Who is eligible for a booster shot?

The FDA has authorized booster shots for tens of millions of people who previously received two Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna doses, including:

Seniors ages 65 and older
Adults ages 18+ who have underlying medical conditions that put them at increased risk of the virus
Adults ages 18+ in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes or assisted living
People at increased risk of the virus due to their working or living situations -- including first responders, teachers and school employees, and grocery store workers. A full list of the occupations deemed at increased risk can be found here.

A booster dose may be administered at least 6 months after receiving your second shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine.

The FDA also authorized booster shots for millions who previously received a dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, including:

Adults ages 18+

A booster dose may be administered at least 2 months after receiving your shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Are children eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine?

The FDA has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for use in children older than 6 months based on strong safety and effectiveness data. Learn more.To find a vaccine near you, you can search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233. You can also schedule an appointment with your child’s physician or healthcare provider.Alternatively, you can visit your local pharmacy's website to see if vaccination walk-ins or appointments are available.For…

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Can I mix Covid vaccines and/or booster shots?

The FDA has authorized mixing booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Following the completion of primary (two shots for Pfizer and Moderna and one shot for J&J) vaccination, eligible individuals may choose to use the same or a different available Covid-19 vaccine as their booster dose.