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Let's Bump Up the Boosters!

Did you know that even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two doses), your protection against the virus may decrease over time? That’s why doctors and the CDC are recommending everyone ages 6 months and over receive the Omicron Bivalent booster shot, about two months after their initial series of vaccinations or after a previous booster shot.

More Information About Boosters

  • Why Boost? COVID-19 vaccine boosters can further enhance or restore protection that might have decreased over time after your primary vaccination series. 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.
  • When to Boost? COVID-19 vaccine boosters can further enhance or restore protection that might have decreased over time after your primary vaccination series. 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.
  • Who Can Get A Booster: As of December 14, 2022, in addition to all adults, children ages 6 months and up are recommended to get an Omicron Bivalent Booster at least 2 months after 2nd primary series dose. Find out more information. The FDA has authorized the updated (bivalent) Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to include use for children 6 months of age and up
  • Authorized Use: Emergency uses of the vaccines have been approved or licensed by the FDA under the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is authorized in individuals 6 months of age and older as a primary series. The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent is authorized as a booster dose in individuals 6 years of age and older. The FDA decision is based on the totality of the scientific evidence available showing that the product may be effective to prevent COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic and that the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks of the product.
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