IMPORTANT
**New June 24, 2022**
All individuals 12 and older are eligible to receive MODERNA for their primary series. Booster doses of MODERNA are still only authorized for individuals ages 18 and older.
After receiving your 1st dose of MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE:
ALL individuals must receive a 2nd dose vaccination 4-8 weeks after your first dose.
SOME individuals may be recommended to receive an additional 3rd dose for their primary series. To be eligible for this additional dose (at least 28 days after 2nd vaccination), you must have one or more of the following:
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Age 65 and older in nursing homes, assisted living centers, residential treatment centers and group homes for people with disabilities.
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Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
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Received an organ transplant and are taking medication to suppress the immune system
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Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medications to suppress the immune system
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Moderate or severe primary immunodeficience (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
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Advanced or untreated HIV infection
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Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response
A 1st booster vaccination (half-dose) FIVE months after your initial series is recommended for ALL individuals 18 years and older
**New March 30, 2022**
A 2nd booster vaccination (half-dose) FOUR months after your last dose is recommended for:
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ALL individuals age 50 and older;
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Individuals age 12 and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised;
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Individuals age 18 and older who received a Janssen COVID-19 vaccine as both a primary and booster dose
Questions about eligibility? Visit CDC COVID-19 Booster Guidance