Those who got the one-dose Johnson & Jonson vaccine can get a booster of any COVID vaccine at least two months after their first dose. Ages 18+ can get a booster dose of the updated Pfizer or Moderna vaccine two months after their second primary dose or last booster dose.The original Pfizer booster is no longer authorized for ages 12+. Ages 12+ can get a booster dose of the updated Pfizer vaccine two months after their second primary dose or last original booster dose.Immune-compromised children can get a booster (fourth dose). Ages 5 to 11 can get a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine at least five months after the completion of their initial series.Here is when the FDA and CDC recommend boosters, based on your age and which vaccine(s) you've already received: Boosters offer extra protection, especially against severe illness that can lead to a hospital stay or even dying from the virus.
The Moderna vaccine is fully approved for those 18 and older, and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is authorized for those 18 and older.ĭo you need a booster? Studies show that COVID-19 vaccine protection decreases over time. It's fully approved for those ages 16 and older. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are approved for emergency use by the FDA and CDC for those ages 6 months to 15 years. Is it your first dose? Everyone ages 6 months and up can now get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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