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How can I protect a family member with a weakened immune system?
The most important this you can do for them is get vaccinated yourself. This reduces both your risk and their risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. For people who have a condition or are taking ...
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Who should get additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Some individuals who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine may benefit from an additional dose 28 days after their second dose. This is recommended for individuals with a condition (see CDC websit...
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Can I get an additional vaccination dose if I received Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine?
Additional doses are not recommended for individuals who received Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. There is not enough data at this time to determine whether immunocompromised people who receiv...
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Are there any risks of getting an additional COVID-19 vaccine dose?
There is limited information about the risks of receiving an additional dose of vaccine. So far, reactions reported after a third dose are similar to that of the two-dose series. Fatigue and pain a...
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Is the COVID-19 vaccination FDA approved?
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has recently officially been granted FDA approval. The Moderna and J&J/Janssen vaccines have been authorized for emergency use by the FDA.
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Why are boosters offered?
Although COVID-19 vaccination can prevent severe disease, evidence suggests that vaccination becomes less effective over time. This may be due to a decrease in protection as the vaccine wears off a...
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Can I get a booster dose of any of the vaccines yet?
Yes, the Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccinations have received emergency use authorization (EUA) by the FDA for booster shots. Based on guidance from the Cen...
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What’s the difference between an additional dose and a booster dose?
An additional dose is recommended for people with weakened immune systems who need another dose in the vaccine series to increase their protection against COVID-19. The CDC recommends that immunoco...
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When should I get a booster dose?
If you are eligible to receive a booster shot, the timing of the booster dose depends on which vaccination you originally received: Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen - a booster is recommended at least ...
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How effective is the COVID-19 vaccine in children?
Based on evidence from clinical trials, after two doses, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is 90.7% effective in preventing COVID-19 in children ages 5 through 11. No other vaccines are authoriz...