It’s also shown there are less reactive side effects for those who have had COVID-19 prior to being vaccinated. Residents are encouraged to take whatever vaccine is available to them. Hilbert says 28.8% of Foster County residents have received their first vaccination of either Pfizer or Moderna and 16.2% have received their second dose. Currently, area partners are focused on providing vaccinations to previous priority groups and will soon move to 18 or older with two or more chronic health conditions.