Your COVID-19 Vaccination

Updated Sept. 22, 2023

On June 27, 2024, the CDC Director adopted the ACIP’s recommendations for use of 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccines in people ages 6 months and older as approved or authorized by FDA. The 2024–2025 vaccines are expected to be available in fall 2024. This page will be updated at that time to align with the new recommendations. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s-t0627-vaccine-recommendations.html

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What You Need to Know

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
CDC recommends:
- Everyone 5 years and older get 1 updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against serious illness.
- Children aged 6 months – 4 years may need more than 1 updated COVID-19 vaccine to be up to date.
- People aged 65 years and older who received 1 dose of any updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Novavax) should receive 1 additional dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the previous updated dose. For more Novavax information, click or tap here.
Find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you.

When You Get the Vaccine

What are the possible side effects?

Getting Your Vaccine

Vaccine Information for Specific Groups of People

What if I’m at risk for severe illness?
Can my child get vaccinated?
What if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

Specific Groups of People

Other Questions? See Frequently Asked Questions