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Types of Vaccines
There are 3 vaccines available in the United States: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen. Your vaccine may require more than one dose during your primary series, which is your first time being vaccinated.
- Pfizer-BioNTech: 2 doses given 3 weeks (21 days) apart
- Moderna: 2 doses given 4 weeks (28 days) apart
- Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen: 1 dose
All are safe, tested, and effective at reducing your risk of severe illness. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines.
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Additional Dose
People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised may be eligible for an additional dose. This additional dose is administered during the primary series. Eligible people include individuals undergoing cancer treatment or people with HIV/AIDS. See vaccine recommendations for immunocompromised people.
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Booster Shot
Anyone age 12 or older is eligible for a booster dose. Adults 50 years and older should get a second booster.
- If you received either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, you can get a booster dose at least 6 months after you completed your primary series.
- If you received Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen, you can get a booster dose at least 2 months after you completed your primary series.
You may “mix and match” your booster shot, which means get a booster dose with a vaccine that is different from the one you received during your primary series. See booster shot recommendations.
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Vaccines for Children
Children ages 5 through 17 are only eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at this time. Children ages 5 through 11 receive an age-appropriate dose that is one-third of the adult dose. See vaccine recommendations for children and teenagers.
Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is available to the public at no cost.
Eligible individuals can get the COVID-19 vaccine to protect against severe illness. The vaccine is available at many locations across the state and provided at no cost, regardless of health insurance.
Stay up to date on the latest information by following advice from the Georgia Department of Public Health, your local county’s health department, and your healthcare provider or primary care physician.