Many adults have already been vaccinated. COVID shots #1 and 2 are complete. Whether you got the Moderna, the Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson, you are fully vaccinated and probably ready for the next phase which is, the booster. There are a couple of places now offering the COVID-19 booster.

As of last week, according to the CDC website, everyone age 18 and older can now get a booster shot. The good news is that Walgreens and CVS seemed quite prepared for this announcement, because many of their stores throughout the nation are offering COVID-19 boosters for those who are eligible.

WHEN SHOULD I GET MY BOOSTER?

at least 6 months after completing your 1st and 2nd COVID-19 vaccination series (Pfizer or Moderna)

at least 2 months after completing your series if you got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO GET THE COVID BOOSTER?

anyone age 18 and older who have already completed the first 2 doses of the COVID vaccine

CAN I CHOOSE WHICH COVID BOOSTER SHOT I GET?

According to the CDC,

 you may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a booster shot. Some people may prefer 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. 

If you are interested in receiving your COVID-19 booster, you may visit either CVS or the Walgreens website to find out if they are available here in the 432.

Answers to 25 common COVID-19 vaccine questions

Vaccinations for COVID-19 began being administered in the U.S. on Dec. 14, 2020. The quick rollout came a little more than a year after the virus was first identified in November 2019. The impressive speed with which vaccines were developed has also left a lot of people with a lot of questions. The questions range from the practical—how will I get vaccinated?—to the scientific—how do these vaccines even work?

Keep reading to discover answers to 25 common COVID-19 vaccine questions.
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