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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

 * COVID-19 vaccine boosters can further enhance or restore protection that
   might have decreased over time after your primary series vaccination.
 * People are protected best from severe COVID-19 illness when they stay up to
   date with their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes getting all recommended
   boosters when eligible.
 * There are different COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for people who are
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 * It is never too late to get the added protection offered by a COVID-19
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CHOOSING YOUR COVID-19 BOOSTER




WHO CAN GET A BOOSTER

Recommended
1 Booster

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 * Everyone ages 5 years and older should get 1 booster after completing their
   COVID-19 vaccine primary series, if eligible.

Learn when you should get your 1st booster below.

Recommended
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 * Adults ages 50 years and older
 * Some people ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely
   immunocompromised

Learn when you should get your 2nd booster below.




ADULTS AGES 18 YEARS AND OLDER

Novavax is not authorized for use as a booster dose at this time.

Pfizer-BioNTech

1st Booster:

CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
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 * Most people, at least 5 months after the final dose in the primary series
 * People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, at least 3
   months after the final dose in the primary series

2nd Booster:

CDC recommends a 2nd booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19
vaccine at least 4 months after the 1st booster for:

 * Adults ages 50 years and older
 * People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised

Up to Date: Immediately after getting all boosters recommended for you  [ 2 ]

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1st Booster:

CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
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 * Most people, at least 5 months after the final dose in the primary series
 * People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, at least 3
   months after the final dose in the primary series

2nd Booster:

CDC recommends a 2nd booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19
vaccine at least 4 months after the 1st booster for:

 * Adults ages 50 years and older
 * People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised

Up to Date: Immediately after getting all boosters recommended for you  [ 2 ]

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CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
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   months after the 1st booster for children and teens who are moderately or
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Up to Date: Immediately after getting all boosters recommended for you  [ 2 ]

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Boosters are not recommended at this time for any children or teens who have
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1 For the 1st booster, an mRNA vaccine is recommended; however, J&J/Janssen
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2 You are also considered up to date if:

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 * You have received 1 booster but are not recommended to get a 2nd booster
 * You have received 1 booster but are not yet eligible for a 2nd booster

Stay up to date by getting recommended boosters when you are eligible.


SCHEDULING YOUR BOOSTERS

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To find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP
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