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Vaccine Information
Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to combat illness. On August 23, 2021 the FDA granted full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine also received full FDA approval on January 31, 2022.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine for COVID-19 has been granted Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA.
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 immune-compromised, pregnant, or breastfeeding, should check with their doctor before getting any vaccine.
Registration is now OPEN for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine event. Book your vaccine appointment here or by calling the COVID-19 call center at 417-874-1211.
When do I get my next dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccine | Recipient Age | 2nd Dose | 3rd Dose | 1st Booster | 2nd Booster |
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Pfizer/BioNTech | 6 months to 4 years | 3-8 weeks after 1st dose | At least 8 weeks after 2nd dose | ||
Pfizer/BioNTech | 5 years to 11 years | 3-8 weeks after 1st dose | At least 5 months after 2nd dose | ||
Pfizer/BioNTech | 12 years and up | 3-8 weeks after 1st dose | At least 5 months after 2nd dose | Ages 50+: At least 4 months after 1st booster | |
Moderna | 6 months to 17 years | 4-8 weeks after 1st dose | |||
Moderna | 18 years and up | 4-8 weeks after 1st dose | At least 5 months after 2nd dose | Ages 50+: At least 4 months after 1st booster | |
Janssen | 18 years and up | At least 2 months after 1st dose | Ages 18-49: If primary vaccine and 1st booster were J&J, you may receive a 2nd booster using mRNA at least 4 months after 1st booster. Ages 50+: At least 4 months after 1st booster (mRNA only). | ||
Novavax | 18 years and up | 3-8 weeks after 1st dose |
Vaccine | Recipient Age | 2nd Dose | 3rd Dose | 1st Booster | 2nd Booster |
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Pfizer/BioNTech | 6 months to 4 years | 3-8 weeks after 1st dose | At least 8 weeks after 2nd dose | ||
Pfizer/BioNTech | 5 years to 11 years | 3 weeks after 1st dose | At least 4 weeks after 2nd dose | At least 3 months after 3rd dose | |
Pfizer/BioNTech | 12 years and up | 3 weeks after 1st dose | At least 4 weeks after 2nd dose | At least 3 months after 3rd dose | At least 4 months after 4th dose |
Moderna | 6 months to 17 years | 4 weeks after 1st dose | At least 4 weeks after 2nd dose | ||
Moderna | 18 years and up | 4 weeks after 1st dose | At least 4 weeks after 2nd dose | At least 3 months after 3rd dose | At least 4 months after 1st booster |
Janssen | 18 years and up | At least 4 weeks after 1st dose (mRNA preferred) | At least 2 months after 2nd dose (mRNA preferred) | At least 4 months after 3rd dose (mRNA vaccine)** | |
Novavax | 18 years and up | 3 weeks after 1st dose |