Recommendation for Everyone Aged 6 Years and Older
It is strongly recommended that individuals aged 6 years and older receive 1 updated dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. This recommendation applies to all individuals, regardless of whether they have previously received any doses of the original COVID-19 vaccines.
This updated dose is intended to reinforce and prolong the protection provided by the initial vaccine series, particularly in light of new variants and emerging data on vaccine effectiveness over time.
Recommendations for Kids Who May Get Additional Updated COVID-19 Vaccines
Individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised are advised to consider receiving 1 additional dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose should be administered 2 or more months after the last updated COVID-19 vaccine they received. If you fall within this category, we strongly recommend consulting your healthcare provider to determine your eligibility for these supplementary doses.
Talk to your healthcare provider about additional updated doses.