LEXINGTON, Ky. — Dozens more people in Lexington rolled up their sleeves for COVID-19 booster shots on Friday, including Ed Commons, who some may recognize as the host of Red Barn Radio.
What You Need To Know
- COVID-19 booster vaccine clinics are being hosted in central Kentucky
- Friday’s clinic was hosted by Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
- The clinic offers the Moderna booster shot which can be mixed and matched, per CDC guidelines
- Ed Commons attend LFCHD’s clinic, rolled up his sleeves to get boosted for the safety of his job
Commons is a New York native whose passion is inviting musicians from all over the Commonwealth to preserve the music of Kentucky. Commons rolled up his sleeves for the safety of his production team and future guests that he will host.
On Friday afternoon, Commons booked an appointment through LFCHD for a Moderna COVID-19 booster shot, being instructed to go to table number 13 of all tables.
“Thank you, oh my lucky number, thank you,” said Commons.
He navigated his COVID-19 booster experience with a little sarcasm, but no superstition for being seated at table number 13 to receive his much needed boost. LFCHD volunteers ask vital questions before administering the shot in each person’s arm such as ‘How are you? Are you nervous?’ to which Commons is not worried about the needles. Instead, he was worried about what was happening outside of the booster clinic doors.
“No, I am more annoyed about the traffic getting here. Unbelievable,” Commons said.
Sitting at table number 13 might feel unlucky to some, but Friday's dose of the booster made Commons feel otherwise.
“That is right, it will be lucky number thirteen,” said Commons.
Commons qualified for his booster due to age qualification. He is rolling up sleeves for the safety of his employees and the musicians he hosts.
The total tally of COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth as of Nov. 4, 2021 stood at a 750,985, of which 52,201 are from Fayette county, according to Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Human Services.
Fayette county is the second leading county for COVID-19 cases, with only Jefferson county beating it. That's why LFCHD is pushing booster clinics weekly.
“The booster shots are for anyone considered fully vaccinated with the Moderna, Pfizer or with the one dose of Johnson and Johnson/Janssen vaccine. Anyone who received that, overtime your immunity might start to wane, so it is important to get a booster. Just like we get that flu shot, flu booster every year this is very similar,” said Christina King, LFCHD Communications Officer.
The Center for Disease Control acknowledged COVID-19 booster shot effectiveness, and that's all something Commons couldn't ignore.
“As you get more mature in life you want to look out for yourself and the people around you. If getting a booster helps in that, that is you know a small thing,” said Commons.
Booster clinics are a small task that affects the big picture of the COVID-19 pandemic. LFCHD announced that vaccine clinics are on the way for children ages 5-11.
Starting Nov. 11, the LFCHD health department will be administering Pfizer COVID-19 shots to children by appointment at Consolidated Baptist Church. Click here for more information and appointment bookings.