COVID-19 VACCINES
Booster Shot
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. Visit the CDC for more information.
Who Can Get a Booster Shot
Who Can Get a Booster Shot
IF YOU RECEIVED
IF YOU RECEIVED
Pfizer-BioNTech
Pfizer-BioNTech
- Who should get a booster: Everyone 12 years and older
- When to get a booster: At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series
- Which booster can you get:
- Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most* situations
- Teens 12–17 years old may only get a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster
IF YOU RECEIVED
IF YOU RECEIVED
Moderna
Moderna
- Who should get a booster: Adults 18 years and older
- When to get a booster: At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series
- Which booster can you get: Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most* situations
IF YOU RECEIVED
IF YOU RECEIVED
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen*
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen*
- Who should get a booster: Adults 18 years and older
- When to get a booster: At least 2 months after receiving your J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccination
- Which booster can you get: Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most* situations