Stay Up to Date on COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are available in Georgia.

COVID-19 vaccines can help protect against severe illness and hospitalization. Vaccine recommendations may depend on your age, health and vaccine history, and other factors.

Stay up to date by following guidance from the CDC, Georgia Department of Public Health, your local health department, and your healthcare provider or primary care physician.

How Do I … Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

  1. Make Sure You’re Eligible

    COVID-19 vaccine recommendations may depend on your age, health history, vaccine history, and other factors. 

    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the 2025 - 2026 COVID-19 vaccine for people ages six months and older based on individual-based decision-making. It's especially important to ask about vaccination if you're age 65 or older, have a higher risk of severe illness, or have never received a COVID-19 vaccine.

    Talk with your healthcare provider, pharmacist, or local health department if you have questions about whether the COVID-19 vaccine is right for you or your child.

    • Types of Vaccines

      COVID-19 vaccine options include mRNA vaccines, such as Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, and a protein subunit vaccine, Novavax. The vaccine that's available or recommended for you may depend on your age, health and vaccine history, and vaccine supply.

      Talk with your healthcare provider, pharmacist, or local health department about which COVID-19 vaccine option may be right for you.

    • Vaccines for Children and People Who Are Immunocompromised

      COVID-19 vaccine recommendations may be different for children and people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. The number of doses and timing may depend on age, vaccine history, and immune status.

      Talk with your child's or your healthcare provider for guidance.

  2. Find a Location

    COVID-19 vaccines are available at many locations across the state, including county health departments, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities. Availability may vary by location and vaccine supply.

    Providers may require you to make an appointment. Before you go, check with the provider about vaccine availability, appointment requirements, and any cost or insurance information.

    • Find a site

      Use the Boston Children's Hospital vaccine finder tool or contact your local health department for vaccine availability.

    • Visit a pharmacy

      Major pharmacy chains may offer COVID-19 vaccines at select locations. Find a pharmacy location near you.

    • Contact your doctor or healthcare provider

      Your doctor or healthcare provider may also offer COVID-19 vaccines. Contact them directly to find out more information.

    • At-home vaccinations

      Georgia residents who are homebound due to an ongoing physical or mental disability and are unable to travel to a COVID-19 vaccination site may be able to request to receive vaccination at home.

      Email [email protected] or call (888) 572-0112 with the following information for the person who needs at-home vaccination:

      • Name
      • Date of birth
      • Address
      • City
      • County
      • Contact phone number

  3. Get the Vaccine

    Before your appointment, check with the provider about what to bring and whether you need to complete any paperwork.

    If you have them, bring your identification card and health insurance information. You don't need a COVID-19 vaccine card, but some providers may update one if you bring it.

    After you receive the vaccine, you may be asked to wait for a short time so you can be monitored for a possible allergic reaction.

    Ask your provider whether you need another dose and when you should receive it.

  4. Next Steps

    Monitor your health for side effects. Common side effects, such as headache, tiredness, soreness, or fever, may last for a few days after vaccination. If you have a severe allergic reaction, call 911.

    Vaccines administered in Georgia are reported to the state's immunization registry. If you need a copy of your COVID-19 vaccine history, request your immunization records from the Georgia Department of Public Health.

    Even after vaccination, continue to follow current public health guidance and talk with your healthcare provider about steps that may be right for you.

     

    Last updated July 2026

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