Protect yourself against COVID-19. Be up to date with your vaccines!
You are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccine if you have gotten your primary series of COVID-19 shots and a bivalent booster (the updated booster).
Vaccine | Primary Series | Bivalent Boosters |
---|---|---|
Pfizer-BioNTech | 2 shots, 3 weeks apart |
1 shot, at least 2 months after your last primary series shot or any other booster shots you received. Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna |
Moderna | 2 shots, 4 weeks apart |
1 shot, at least 2 months after your last primary series shot or any other booster shots you received. Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna |
Novavax* | 2 shots, 3 weeks apart |
1 shot, at least 2 months after your last primary series shot or any other booster shots you received. Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna |
Johnson & Johnson/Janssen** |
|
1 shot, at least 2 months after your last primary series shot or any other booster shots you received. Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna |
*The monovalent Novavax vaccine may be used as a booster dose in limited situations in people ages 18 years and older. It may be used for those who have not received any previous booster dose(s), and who are unable or unwilling to receive an mRNA vaccine and would otherwise not receive a booster dose.
**In most cases, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Novavax vaccines are recommended over the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Recommendations for Immunocompromised Older Adults (65+)
A person is immunocompromised when their immune system is weak. These people may have more trouble fighting COVID-19 and are at higher risk of getting seriously sick or dying from COVID-19. You may have a weak immune system if you have cancer, diabetes, or heart conditions, for example. These are just a few of the diseases that can make your immune system weak. Please check with your healthcare provider to see if you have a medical problem that makes your immune system weak.
Vaccine | Primary Series | Bivalent Boosters |
---|---|---|
Pfizer-BioNTech |
3 shots
|
1 shot, at least 2 months after your last primary series shot or last booster Must be Pfizer-BioNTech |
Moderna |
3 shots
|
1 shot, at least 2 months after your last primary series shot or last booster Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna |
Novavax* |
|
1 shot, at least 2 months after your last primary series shot or last booster Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna |
Johnson & Johnson/Janssen** |
|
1 shot, at least 2 months after your last primary series shot or last booster Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna |
*The monovalent Novavax vaccine may be used as a booster dose in limited situations in people ages 18 years and older. It may be used for those who have not received any previous booster dose(s), and who are unable or unwilling to receive an mRNA vaccine and would otherwise not receive a booster dose.
**In most cases, Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax vaccines are recommended over the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The vaccine is available at no cost to you:
- If you have Medicare, you will not have to pay to get vaccinated.
- Medicaid and private health insurance plans cover all vaccine costs.
- If you are uninsured, you can get free vaccines.
Vaccines are available at many locations:
- Most drug stores
- Community health centers
- State or local health departments
Find a COVID-19 vaccine location near you:
- Ask your doctor or healthcare provider
- Call 1-800-232-0233
- Text your zip code to 438829 or visit vaccines.gov
Last Updated October 2022