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COVID-19 Vaccine Information
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:
| Age | Vaccination status | Vaccine brand | First dose | When to get a second dose | When to get a booster dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months-4 years | Unvaccinated | Pfizer/BioNTech | Unvaccinated individuals ages 6 months through age 4 can get their first dose any time | Three weeks after getting the first dose | Eight weeks after getting the second dose |
| 6 months-5 years | Unvaccinated | Moderna | Unvaccinated individuals ages 6 months through age 5 can get their first dose any time. | One month after getting the first dose | Eight weeks after getting the second dose |
| 6 months-4 years | Partially vaccinated | Pfizer/BioNTech | These individuals have already received one dose of the monovalent vaccine | Three weeks after getting a monovalent vaccine | Eight weeks after getting the second dose |
| 6 months-5 years | Partially vaccinated | Moderna | These individuals have already received one dose of the monovalent vaccine | One month after getting a monovalent vaccine | Eight weeks after getting the second dose |
| 6 months-4 years | Fully vaccinated | Pfizer/BioNTech | These individuals have already received both doses of the monovalent vaccine. | Eight weeks after receiving their last dose | |
| 6 months-5 years | Fully vaccinated | Moderna | These individuals have already received both doses of the monovalent vaccine. | Eight weeks after receiving their last dose | |
| Age | Vaccination status | Vaccine brand | First dose | Do I need a second dose? | When to get a booster dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years and older | Unvaccinated | Pfizer/BioNTech | Individuals may get this vaccine at any time | No second dose is necessary | Two months after getting the first dose |
| 6 years and older | Unvaccinated | Moderna | Individuals may get this vaccine at any time | No second dose is necessary | Two months after getting the first dose |
| 5 years and older | Partially vaccinated | Pfizer/BioNTech | These individuals have gotten at least one dose of the monovalent vaccine | No second dose is necessary | Two months after getting any previous monovalent dose |
| 6 years and older | Partially vaccinated | Moderna | These individuals have gotten at least one dose of the monovalent vaccine | No second dose is necessary | Two months after getting any previous monovalent dose |
| 5-64 years | Fully vaccinated | Pfizer/BioNTech | These individuals do not need to restart the vaccine series | Two months after getting any previous dose | |
| 6-64 years | Fully vaccinated | Moderna | These individuals do not need to restart the vaccine series | Two months after getting any previous dose | |
| 65 years and older | Gotten at least one bivalent dose | Pfizer/BioNTech | These individuals do not need to restart the vaccine series | Four months after getting a bivalent dose | |
| 65 years and older | Gotten at least one bivalent dose | Moderna | These individuals do not need to restart the vaccine series | Four months after getting a bivalent dose | |
| Age | Vaccination status | Vaccine brand | Do I need to restart the vaccine series? | When to get a booster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 5 and older | Fully vaccinated (one bivalent dose) | Pfizer/BioNTech | No | Two monts after receiving the last bivalent dose. Additional doses may be administered at the discretion of the healthcare provider. |
| Ages 6 months and older | Fully vaccinated (two doses of monovalent or bivalent) | Moderna | No | One month following the most recent bivalent vaccine. Additional doses may be administered at the discretion of the healthcare provider. |
| Ages 6 years and older | Fully vaccinated (any combination of monovalent or bivalent doses) | Moderna | No | Two months following the last bivalent dose. Additional age-appropriate doses may be administered at the discretion of the healthcare provider. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.