The goal of this guide is to provide access to relevant and timely information about the 2019 Coronavirus (SARS-Cov-2) also known as (2019-nCov) and the infectious disease associated with the virus.
CDC recommends that the following groups should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completing their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series (i.e., the first 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine):
-people aged 65 years and older
-residents aged 18 years and older in long-term care settings
-people aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions
Learn more about devices such as diagnostic tests, ventilators, and personal protective equipment (PPE)—including surgical masks, face shields, respirators, gowns, and gloves.
The Moderna vaccine is recommended for people aged 18 years and older. Learn more about how CDC is making COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and CDC’s vaccine rollout recommendations.
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is recommended for people aged 16 years and older. Learn more about how CDC is making COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and CDC’s vaccine rollout recommendations.