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When to get an updated booster dose

Frequently Asked Questions

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Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to combat illness.  

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is recommended for children and adults except individuals who are allergic to the vaccine or ingredients in the vaccine. The Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are authorized for those 6 months and over. Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccines are authorized for 18 and older. Individuals who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or breastfeeding, should check with their doctor before getting any vaccine.

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When to get an updated booster dose:

  1. Babies and young children
  2. Older children and adults
  3. Immunocompromised


AgeVaccination statusVaccine brandFirst doseWhen to get a second doseWhen to get a booster dose
6 months-4 yearsUnvaccinatedPfizer/BioNTechUnvaccinated individuals ages 6 months through age 4 can get their first dose any timeThree weeks after getting the first doseEight weeks after getting the second dose
6 months-5 yearsUnvaccinatedModernaUnvaccinated individuals ages 6 months through age 5 can get their first dose any time.One month after getting the first doseEight weeks after getting the second dose
6 months-4 yearsPartially vaccinatedPfizer/BioNTechThese individuals have already received one dose of the monovalent vaccineThree weeks after getting a monovalent vaccineEight weeks after getting the second dose
6 months-5 yearsPartially vaccinatedModernaThese individuals have already received one dose of the monovalent vaccineOne month after getting a monovalent vaccineEight weeks after getting the second dose
6 months-4 yearsFully vaccinatedPfizer/BioNTechThese individuals have already received both doses of the monovalent vaccine.Eight weeks after receiving their last dose
6 months-5 yearsFully vaccinatedModernaThese individuals have already received both doses of the monovalent vaccine.Eight weeks after receiving their last dose




Frequently Asked Questions


  1. General FAQ
  2. Long COVID FAQ


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Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

  1. Side Effects
  2. Natural Immunity & Reinfection
  3. mRNA Technology
  4. Reproductive Health
  5. Vaccine Safety: Children & Adolescents
  6. Approval & Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)
  7. High Risk Groups