As of Oct 21, The CDC and FDA approved the use of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine boosters. This comes 2 weeks after the approval of Pfizer’s booster shot. There are a few things you need to know about who can get a booster shot, when they are recommended., and where to find them.

Recommendations About Timing

Vaccines have different guidelines for when to receive a booster.

For those that received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a booster shot can be given at least 2 months after the original dose in people age 18 years and older. For those that received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, a booster shot can be given at least 6 months after the second dose of the original vaccine.

Mix-and-Match

Vaccines series can be “mixed” by choice or availability.

For example, someone who was fully vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can receive a Pfizer OR Moderna booster shot 2+ months after their primary dose. Similarly, someone who was fully vaccinated with a Pfizer vaccine can receive a booster shot of the Johnson & Johnson OR Moderna vaccine 6+ months after their final dose. You may also choose to get a booster shot that is the same type of vaccine you were originally given.

Locations & more Information

You can receive a booster shot virtually wherever you received your original vaccine. This is because booster shots are just additional doses of the original vaccines. To make an appointment or find a walk-in clinic near you, visit https://myturn.ca.gov/.

To read more about booster shots, eligibility and approval, visit the FDA or CDC websites.