Updated September 10, 2021
Everyone 12+ is Eligible
COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. They reduce your risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19.
- All vaccines available in the U.S. are authorized for people 18 years old and older.
- The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for people 12-15 years of age. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for kids 12 and older.
- The Pfizer vaccine, marketed under the name COMIRNATY, is fully approved by the FDA for people 16 years old and older.
- A third dose of mRNA vaccine is authorized for moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals, which are people with weakened immune systems.
COVID-19 Booster Shots Coming this Fall
Although CDC does not recommend additional doses or booster shots for any other population at this time, HHS has announced a plan to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots this fall.
The FDA and CDC are examining the data to determine the optimal timing of a booster. If you get a booster too soon after your second shot you may not get the best immune response.
Finding a Vaccine Location: What to Expect
- The process will depend on the location you choose. See if the location you choose requires an appointment or accepts walk-ins.
- The vaccine is free, and you don’t need an ID or health insurance to get it.
- Parental consent is required for those age 12-15.
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Safe & Effective
The COVID-19 vaccines prevent COVID-19 disease, especially severe illness and death. The COVID-19 vaccines were evaluated in tens of thousands of participants—of different ages, races, and ethnicities—in clinical trials. The vaccines meet the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) rigorous scientific standards for safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality. More on Vaccine Safety
Anyone who has remained hesitant about the vaccines should use the FDA's full approval of Pfizer for those 16 and older as motivation to get the shot as soon as possible.
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COVID-19 vaccines teach our body how to fight the virus that causes COVID-19. It typically takes two weeks after vaccination for the body to build immunity against COVID-19.