COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots Update
(Latest Update – as of 04/11/22)
The CDC has issued a recommendation on receiving a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. These recommendations only apply to people who previously received the primary series (i.e., the first 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine). People can discuss with their healthcare provider on whether getting an additional COVID-19 booster shot is appropriate.
What You Need to Know about the COVID-19 Booster shot:
- It is recommended to stay up to date with vaccinations for the best protection against the virus.
- COVID-19 vaccines continue to protect people from the severe effects of the coronavirus—especially people who have received a booster shot.
- CDC recommends individuals 12 years and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster after completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination series. Some people can receive two boosters.
- People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have specific COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, including recommendations for a booster. Please click here to learn about the specific recommendations.
Choosing Your Booster:
Three COVID-19 vaccines are authorized or approved for use in the United States to prevent COVID-19. Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (COVID-19 mRNA vaccines) are preferred. You may get Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in some situations. Please click here to find a COVID-19 vaccine near you.
Who Can Get a Booster
PRIMARY SERIES COVID-19 VACCINE Pfizer-BioNTech |
Who should get one booster: Who can get a second booster: |
When to get your booster: If eligible for a second booster, at least 4 months after your first booster |
Which booster can you get:
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PRIMARY SERIES COVID-19 VACCINE Moderna |
Who should get one booster: Who can get a second booster: |
When to get your booster: If eligible for a second booster, at least 4 months after your first booster |
Which booster can you get: The second booster must be an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine |
PRIMARY SERIES COVID-19 VACCINE Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen* |
Who should get a booster: Who can get a second booster: |
When to get your booster: If eligible for a second booster, at least 4 months after your first booster |
Which booster can you get: The second booster must be an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine |
Note: * Although mRNA vaccines are preferred for the first booster, J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine may be considered in some situations.
Source: CDC Website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html