Everyone 5 years and older should get a booster shot. The CDC recommends everyone ages 5 and older get a booster dose after completing their COVID-19 vaccine primary series if eligible.
- You are eligible for 1 booster if you:
- Are 5 -17 years years or older and received Pfizer
- Are 18 years or older and received any if the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States – Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson
- When to get your 1st booster:
- If you received Pfizer - At least 5 months after your second shot
- If you received Moderna and are 18 or older – At least 5 months after your second shot
- If you received Johnson & Johnson/Janssen - At least 2 months after your shot
- Which booster should you get?
- If you are 5-17 years old: Pfizer
- If you are 18 years or older: Any of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States – Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson
People in certain groups or situations can get a 2nd COVID-19 booster.
- You are eligible for 2 boosters if you:
- Are 50 years of age or older and got your first booster at least 4 months ago
- Are moderately or severely immunocompromised, 12 years of age or older, and got your first booster at least 4 months ago
- Got 2 doses of J&J/Janssen vaccine at least 4 months ago
- When to get your 2nd booster:
- If you received Pfizer or Moderna - At least 4 months after your 1st booster shot
- If you received a Johnson & Johnson/Janssen booster - At least 4 months after your 1st booster shot
- Which booster should you get?
- If you are 12-17 years old: Pfizer
- If you are 18 years or older: Pfizer or Moderna
You can get additional information on when you should receive your booster on the CDC Find out when to get a booster site.