The Long Beach Island Health Department reminds residents that the coronavirus changes over time, so strive to “keep your protection up to date by receiving an updated COVID-19 vaccine booster.” Currently the LBIHD offers the boosters at its Ship Bottom office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday, by appointment.

As Health Officer Daniel J. Krupinski explained, the updated boosters include components of the original virus strain and the Omicron variant.