There are now booster recommendations for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose.
Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster.
CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.
Moderna and Pfizer booster dose recommendations
People who received the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine should receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their second dose:
- People 65 and older.
- People 18 and older who live in long-term care facilities.
- People 50 and older who have underlying medical conditions, increased risk of social inequities, or disabilities (including intellectual and developmental disabilities).
These groups may also get a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their second dose:
- People 18 and older who have underlying medical conditions, increased risk of social inequities or disabilities (including intellectual and developmental disabilities).
- People 18 and older who live or work in high-risk settings.
Johnson & Johnson booster dose recommendation
Everyone 18 and older who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least two months after their first dose.
People eligible for booster doses can get one using any of the three COVID-19 vaccines.
Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. The federal and Western States Scientific Safety Workgroup recommendations now allow for this type of “mix-and-match” dosing for people eligible for Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson booster doses. This approach also allows people to get a booster dose at any location that provides COVID-19 vaccines, depending on advice from their health care provider, individual preference, availability, or convenience.
Where to get vaccinated in Jackson County:
Call 211 for information for vaccine locations, visit the Oregon Health Authority Vaccine Finder site https://govstatus.egov.com/find-covid-19-vaccine or visit the Jackson County Health and Human Services https://jacksoncountyor.org/hhs/COVID-19/Vaccine-Appointments/where-to-get-vaccinated-in-jackson-county.
