Last updated: 9/1/22 at 2:49 p.m.
Vaccines are crucial tools in the fight against deadly infectious diseases. When the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to you, we strongly encourage that you receive it.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 primary series vaccines for all people 6 months and older, as well as booster shots for eligible people 5 years of age and older.
For the most up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine and booster recommendations from the CDC, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
On Aug. 23, 2021, the FDA officially approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in individuals age 16 and older. The vaccine now will be marketed as Comirnaty.
Over 346 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in the U.S. as of Aug. 2, 2021, since they were authorized for emergency use by FDA. The vaccines will continue to undergo safety monitoring that includes using both established and new safety monitoring systems to make sure that COVID-19 vaccines are safe.
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Yes. Children 6 months and older are now eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for children and teenagers. Like adults, children and teens may have some side effects after COVID-19 vaccination that most often go away in a few days.
If you have had a severe allergic reaction to other vaccines or injectable therapies, ask your doctor if you should get a COVID-19 vaccine. Your doctor will help you decide if it is safe for you to get vaccinated.
People with a history of severe allergic reactions not related to vaccines or injectable medications — such as allergies to food, pets, venom, environments or latex — may still get vaccinated.
People with a history of allergies to oral medications or a family history of severe allergic reactions, or who might have a milder allergy to vaccines (without anaphylaxis) — may also still get vaccinated.
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