The Montgomery County Office of Public Health has announced it is now scheduling booster shots for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine following FDA and CDC approval. People who are at highest risk for COVID-19 can now receive a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot to help increase their protection.

This includes:

•          People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer vaccine,

•          People ages 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer vaccine,

•          People ages 18–49 years with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer vaccine, based on their individual benefits and risks, and

•          People ages 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer vaccine, based on their individual benefits and risks.

To receive the Pfizer booster, you must have received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for your first and second dose.

Appointments are required for a booster of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Montgomery County vaccination clinics.

Walk-ins are only accepted for first and second doses. Individuals will be required to sign a self-attestation form to receive a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

Appointments began on September 27 and can be made by visiting here. There is no cost to receive the vaccine.

The County operates four COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the following locations:

Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, 575 North Keim Street, Pottstown, PA 19464

•          Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

•          Thursdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Human Services Center (First Floor, Community Room), 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401

•          Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

•          Thursdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

King of Prussia Mall at the Court (Third Floor, former Thomasville Furniture) 640 W. Dekalb Pike, Suite 3010, King of Prussia, PA 19406

•          Mondays 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

•          Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

•          Fridays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Willow Grove Parkside Shopping Center (former Petco) 2522 West Moreland Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090

•          Mondays 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

•          Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

•          Fridays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Can’t find a time or location that works for you? Visit vaccines.gov for a comprehensive collection of clinics in our area, from all providers. 

Residents attending a County-run clinic for a booster dose of Pfizer must bring their CDC vaccination card or a picture of their card on their phone. If they have lost their vaccination card, they should call one of our three health centers for assistance:

Norristown Public Health Center: (610) 278-5145

•          Tuesday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. (this service is not available on Mondays)

Pottstown Public Health Center: (610) 970-5040

•          Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. (this service is not available on Wednesdays)

Willow Grove Public Health Center: (215) 784-5415

•          Tuesday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Boosters have been approved for Pfizer vaccine only. Moderna and J&J vaccines are still being evaluated, at this time no booster shot is recommended.

The County continues to offer a third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised individuals.

Immunocompromised individuals will need to sign a self-attestation form to receive a third shot.

All COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J) and the flu shot are available at Montgomery County vaccination clinics. To make an appointment for a flu shot, visit here.

To make an appointment for a first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, click here.