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


IF YOU RECEIVED

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

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

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