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The state Department of Health has announced scheduling opportunities for the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Novavax.
Novavax is a two-dose primary series vaccine for individuals 18 and older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends administering the second dose three to eight weeks after the first.
Novavax is a protein subunit vaccine, which includes harmless proteins of the COVID-19 virus that trigger an immune response, according to a news release from the DOH.
In Maui County, the vaccine is available to Kaiser Permanente members and non-members beginning Monday by appointment only.
Appointments can be made by calling (808) 432-2000.
Protein subunit vaccines, which includes those for hepatitis B, whooping cough, shingles and other diseases, have been used in the U.S. for more than 30 years.
"Novavax gives us another way to protect ourselves from COVID-19. Its arrival is great news for people who are allergic to an ingredient in the mRNA vaccines manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna or those who, for whatever reason, have been reluctant to be vaccinated," said State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char.