 The FDA is working to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and keep you and your family informed on the latest developments. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions from consumers about vaccines and boosters.
Q: Am I currently eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose, and if so, which one?
A: Everyone ages 16 and older can get a booster shot.
The FDA amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to allow for the use of a single booster dose for people ages 16 and 17 after completion of primary vaccination with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
The FDA-authorized Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and the FDA-approved Comirnaty (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) are the only COVID-19 vaccines currently available for people ages 16 and 17. Individuals ages 16 and 17 should only receive the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine or Comirnaty as their booster dose.
If you are 18 or older and received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine or Comirnaty (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) for your primary vaccination series at least 6 months ago, then you may receive a booster dose of any of the currently available COVID-19 vaccines. They are:
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
- Comirnaty (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA)
- Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine
If you are 18 or older and received the Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine as your primary vaccination at least 2 months ago, then you may receive a booster dose of any of the currently available COVID-19 vaccines.
The FDA-approved Comirnaty (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) and the two authorized formulations of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for ages 12 and older, when prepared according to their respective instructions for use, can be used interchangeably without any safety or effectiveness concerns.
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