I’m fully vaccinated – Should I get a COVID-19 booster?
New updates as of Oct 12, 2022
The CDC recommends that all people ages 5 and older receive an updated (bivalent) COVID-19 booster if it's been at least 2 months since their last COVID-19 vaccine dose, including the last dose in a primary series or an original (monovalent) booster.
In Sept 2022, The FDA authorized two updated COVID-19 boosters, which are formulated to better protect against variants. Also referred to as bivalent boosters, these single-dose boosters are now authorized for use by both Moderna (6 years and older) and Pfizer-BioNTech (5 years and older) two months after your primary vaccination series or original booster vaccine.
The CDC's booster recommendations by age group:
| AGE |
Booster Type |
When |
| 6 mos – 4 years |
A booster shot for this age group has not yet been authorized |
N/A |
| 5 years |
Updated booster (Pfizer-BioNTech) |
2 months after primary series |
| 6 – 17 years |
Updated one-dose Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna bivalent booster |
2 months after primary series |
| 18 years and older |
Updated one-dose Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna bivalent booster |
2 months after primary vaccination, vaccination series, or original (monovalent) booster |
Does my booster shot need to be the same brand as my original vaccine or primary series?
You can receive any booster dose authorized for your age category.
What if I currently have – or have had – COVID-19?
If you’re experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, get tested for COVID-19 before getting a booster. If you test positive for COVID-19, the CDC advises postponing your booster shot until your symptoms have fully cleared.
Once your symptoms have fully resolved, you can schedule your COVID-19 booster if you're eligible.
Questions about the COVID-19 booster?
Ask your primary care doctor or talk to a live registered Munson Healthcare nurse at 231-935-0951. This free service is available daily (no insurance required) from 7 am to 11 pm.