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If you got the second shot of the Pfizer vaccine on or before August 19, 2021, the second shot of the Moderna vaccine on or before August 19, 2021, or a single shot of Johnson and Johnson vaccine on or before November 19, 2021, you are now eligible for a booster shot, if you haven’t received one already. Visit Minnesota COVID-19 Response: find vaccine locations and CDC’s vaccines.gov vaccine finder to search for providers near you.
We know that COVID-19 vaccines are effective, especially at preventing serious illness and death. Evidence shows booster shots for people 12 years of age and older, given at the appropriate time after your primary vaccination series, help extend the protection and keep it at a higher level. Watch What are COVID-19 booster shots? to learn more about how boosters help keep us safe and healthy.
Guidelines for booster shots continue to change as scientific and medical experts learn more about COVID-19 and the vaccines. Check Minnesota COVID-19 Response: vaccine boosters for the most current recommendations.
 ‘Mixing and Matching’ vaccine brands: Adults 18 and older can get any of the three currently authorized or approved vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) for a booster, regardless of which you received for your primary series. Pfizer or Moderna vaccine is preferred over Johnson & Johnson vaccine. People who are 12 to 17 years of age are not allowed to ‘mix and match,’ and can only receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as their booster dose.
Side Effects: Like with initial COVID-19 vaccines, some people experience side effects. Most side effects are mild, and only last a day or two. Common side-effects include soreness at the injection site, fatigue, and muscle aches.
Check your vaccine record: When you schedule your booster, you will need to know the date you received the final dose of your initial vaccine. The CDC vaccination card, given to you with your first shot, is a record of which COVID-19 vaccine you received, and when. If you can’t find your vaccine card, Minnesota Department of Health cannot replace it. But you can download the Docket smartphone application to view your complete immunization record, including your COVID-19 vaccines.
Thank you to all Minnesotans who have been vaccinated.
3.5 million Minnesotans have completed their initial vaccination series. By choosing to get the vaccine, you have helped protect your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. Thank you for rolling up your sleeves!
We know some people are frustrated that the pandemic continues to have a significant impact on our lives. It's important that we continue working together to keep each other safe and slow the spread of COVID-19. In addition to getting your booster when you're eligible, please continue to practice additional safety measures. Those include washing your hands frequently, wearing masks in crowded settings, getting tested, and staying home when you are feeling sick. To learn more, visit MDH: Protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
More than 25% of eligible Minnesotans are still lacking vaccine protection. You can help others feel more comfortable about getting vaccinated by talking about why you chose to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and sharing information from reliable sources. Visit the CDC website How to talk about COVID-19 Vaccines with your friends and family to prepare for those conversations. The Vaccine Advocate Toolkit from Minnesota Department of Health includes valuable information and resources, including fact sheets you can print or share digitally, and ideas for social media posts.
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