Who should receive this vaccine?

The CDC recommends that everyone aged 6 months and older receive a COVID-19 Vaccination series with the number of boosters varying based on age.

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What is the dose series for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine?

Primary Series:

• The vaccine is administered as a two-dose series, 1 month apart. A third primary series dose may be administered at least 1 month after the second dose to individuals with certain kinds of immunocompromise.

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First Booster:

• A first booster dose of the vaccine may be administered at least 5 months after completion of a primary series of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in individuals 18 years of age and older.

• A first booster dose of the vaccine may be administered to individuals 18 years of age and older who have completed primary vaccination with another authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.

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Second Booster:

• A second booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered to individuals 50 years of age and older at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.

• A second booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 18 years of age and older with certain kinds of immunocompromise.

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Does this vaccine cause COVID-19?

No, the CDC and WHO have stated that no COVID-19 vaccine causes COVID-19.