Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi

Stay Up to Date

Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.

Fully vaccinated means a person has received their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines.

According to the CDC, you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines when you have followed the current recommendations listed below. The recommendations will be different depending on your age, your health status, and when you first got vaccinated.

Note that booster shots are not recommended for everyone at this time.


Pfizer-BioNTech Moderna Johnson & Johnson

Ages Recommended
5+ years old

Ages Recommended
18+ years old

Ages Recommended
18+ years old

Primary Series
2 doses
Given 3 weeks (21 days) apart

Primary Series
2 doses
Given 4 weeks (28 days) apart

Primary Series
1 dose

Fully Vaccinated
2 weeks after final dose in primary series

Fully Vaccinated
2 weeks after final dose in primary series

Fully Vaccinated
2 weeks after 1st dose

Booster Dose
Everyone ages 12+ should get a booster dose at least 5 months after the last dose in their primary series.

  • Teens 12–17 should only get a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster

  • Everyone 18+ should get a booster dose of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines)

Booster Dose
Everyone ages 18+ should get a booster dose of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) at least 5 months after the last dose in their primary series.

Booster Dose
Everyone ages 18+ should get a booster dose of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) at least 2 months after the first dose of J&J/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. You may get J&J/Janssen in some situations.

When Boosted
A person is considered “boosted” and up to date right after getting their booster dose.

When Boosted
A person is considered “boosted” and up to date right after getting their booster dose.

When Boosted
A person is considered “boosted” and up to date right after getting their booster dose.



Focus on Health

Don’t let your health take a backseat. What if we build upon our progress? What if we took these new healthy habits a step further and established a relationship with our Primary Care Provider to talk about our health goals? Did you know your Blue Primary Care Network Provider can help you? They can even help you manage any pre-existing conditions.

We know your health plays a big role in your ability to fight the virus. Here’s how to boost your immune system:

exercise
Exercise
sleep
Get enough sleep
Avoid tobacco and alcohol
Avoid tobacco and alcohol
Call your doctor
Establish a relationship with your Blue Primary Care Network Provider
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Coping with COVID-19

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations like COVID-19. You may feel anxious, mad, sad or overwhelmed. Find ways you and your family can reduce stress.

  • Learn the common signs of stress.
  • Make time to unwind and do activities you enjoy.
  • Talk with family and friends by phone, text or email.
CDC link
food donation
The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation supports food banks across the state.
Learn More about the Blue Cross & Blue Shield Foundation

Helpful Resources

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