COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting you from getting sick even if you have had COVID-19. Vaccinations are an important tool to help us get back to normal. Everyone 5 years of age or older is recommended by the CDC to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for everyone ages 5 years and older
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for adults ages 18 years and older
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for adults ages 18 years and older
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 |
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Ages Recommended |
Ages Recommended |
Ages Recommended |
Primary Series |
Primary Series |
Primary Series |
Fully Vaccinated |
Fully Vaccinated |
Fully Vaccinated |
Booster Dose
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Booster Dose |
Booster Dose |
When Boosted |
When Boosted |
When Boosted |
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