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How is a booster shot different from the regular shot?
The FDA has authorized booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines for tens of millions of people who've already completed their primary vaccination series. Nothing has changed in the chemical formulas of each booster, compared to their regular shot. The side…
Where can I find a booster shot?
Booster shots are available free of charge -- regardless of insurance or immigration status -- at most pharmacies, as well as many community health clinics and doctor's offices. Many people choose to receive their booster shots at the same place they got their previous doses. To find a Covid-19…
Who is eligible for a booster shot?
The FDA has authorized booster shots for tens of millions of people who previously received two Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna doses, including: Seniors ages 65 and older Adults ages 18+ who have underlying medical conditions that put them at increased risk of the virus Adults ages 18+ in long…
Can I mix Covid vaccines and/or booster shots?
The FDA has authorized mixing booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Following the completion of primary (two shots for Pfizer and Moderna and one shot for J&J) vaccination, eligible individuals may choose to use the same or a different available…
Are children eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine?
The FDA has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for use in children older than 6 months based on strong safety and effectiveness data. Learn more.To find a vaccine near you, you can search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233. You can…
Is the vaccine development process for Covid-19 the same?
The simple answer is, yes. All vaccines – even those developed in response to a pandemic like Covid-19 – must follow the Food and Drug Administration’s strict scientific and regulatory requirements.
How will we know a Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective?
With vaccine development moving so quickly, it’s easy to understand why some people are asking whether a vaccine for Covid-19 will be safe and effective. But it is important to remember the very strict scientific and regulatory process vaccine developers must follow to bring a new product to…
Will political pressure undermine the safety and efficacy of a Covid-19 vaccine?
Not at all. Public safety has always been a top priority for the Food and Drug Administration and vaccine makers, and that is especially true today in the middle of a pandemic.
Why is diversity in vaccine clinical trials important?
The answer is to meet the needs of every family and community. All individuals – regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or health status – should have a safe and effective vaccine available to them.
When will my family and I receive a vaccine for Covid-19?
Public health officials and scientific experts are responsible for deciding who should receive a vaccine and when they should receive it. The biopharmaceutical research companies developing vaccines for Covid-19 have no role in the review and recommendation processes.

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