At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 Pfizer or Maderna vaccination series. At least 2 months after receiving a Johnson & Johnson vaccination.

Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines are preferred in most situations. Teens 12-17 years old may only get a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster.

To find a COVID-19 vaccine/booster near you, click here.  When you access the above site and enter your zip code, it will provide details regarding what is available in your area. An appointment is not always necessary. There are many walk-up and drive-through clinics in many areas.

Bring your COVID-19 Vaccination Record/card to your booster shot appointment so your provider can fill in the information about your booster dose. If you did not receive a card at your first appointment, contact the vaccination site where you got your first shot or your state health department to find out how you can get a card.

You may experience side effects after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. These are normal signs that your body is building protection against COVID-19.

Click here to use V-safe to tell CDC about any side effects. If you enter your booster shot in your V-safe account, the system will send you daily health check-ins.

Pain, redness or swelling may occur on the arm where the shot was administered. Tiredness, nausea, muscle pain, headache, chills, and fever are other possible side effects.