Booster Information

Why should I get a booster?

With all vaccines, immunity lessens as time goes on. Months after receiving your second dose of vaccine, your immunity may not be as effective in preventing disease. 

• Studies show that after getting vaccinated against COVID-19, protection against the virus and the ability to prevent infection with variants may decrease over time and due to changes in the variants. 
• The Omicron variant has shown to be highly transmissible and infect those who are fully vaccinated. 
• Studies have also shown that two doses may not be enough to offer protection against variants like Omicron with two shots only being around 35% effective against infection.
• However, tests have shown a booster increases people's levels of virus-fighting antibodies by 25-fold compared to the original two-dose regimen. 

Be getting the booster, your immunity can stay strong and protect against the Omicron variant and potential future variants. 

Who can get a booster?

The CDC and FDA have recommended everyone over the age of 5 get a booster. Children 5-11 can receive a booster of the original vaccine formulations; people over age 12 receive updated, bivalent boosters that target Omicron subvariants. 

When should I receive my booster dose?

Children ages 5-11 should receive a booster five months after completing their primary series; people over age 12 should receive an updated booster two months after completing their primary series.