The CDC has approved mix and match booster doses. This means that a person can receive a booster of a COVID-19 vaccine that is different than the COVID-19 vaccine they received for their primary series or initial booster.

Initial booster shots are recommended for those who are:

• Age 5 and older and completed their primary vaccination series of Pfizer at least 5 months ago
• Age 18 and older and completed their primary vaccination series of Moderna at least 5 months ago or completed their primary vaccination of Johnson & Johnson at least 2 months ago

If you are 5 to 17, you must receive the Pfizer booster as it is the only booster approved for this age group. For primary and booster vaccination, people should receive an age-appropriate mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna). The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is authorized for anyone age 18 and older if no other approved vaccine is available. Bring your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card to your appointment.

A second booster dose is recommended for certain people at increased risk of severe disease. The recommended vaccination schedule from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is available here.