Westchester County Executive George Latimer received his third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Latimer said: “I want to continue to encourage people to get their full vaccination series. I contracted COVID-19 before I was scheduled to take my third shot. Thankfully it was a mild case because I was vaccinated, but I want to continue to curb the spread of this virus in our communities throughout this great County and that is why I made it a point to get my third shot. We all want to get back to living life before the pandemic and getting the third shot is the best way to do that. Let’s continue to keep each other safe and healthy.”
Westchester County Health Department Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “While the definition of being fully vaccinated against COVID does not currently include having a third shot, it is important that residents understand that being fully vaccinated is not the same as being optimally protected. Data has shown that getting the third shot increases a person’s immune response, which offers improved protection against becoming infected. To be optimally protected against COVID, everyone should get a third shot when they are eligible.”
Latimer received the Moderna vaccine.
Vaccines continue to be available at the Westchester County Center and Yonkers Armory. Make an appointment today.