RECOMMENDATIONS
for People with Weakened Immune Systems
If you have a weakened immune system, you might need more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. You do not need any proof that you have a weakened immune system in order to get the COVID-19 vaccine or booster doses.
You are fully vaccinated and up to date when you have gotten all of your COVID-19 vaccine doses and boosters that are recommended for you by your doctor.
Talk to your doctor about what is right for you.
This resource was last updated October 2022.
VACCINE
T he CDC’ s
AG es : 6 mo -4 yrs
3 Primary Series Doses
Over 11 weeks
AG es : 5-11 yrs
3 Primary Series Doses
Over 11 weeks
AG es : 12 A nd o L der
3 Primary Series Doses
Over 7 weeks
at least 3 months
NO Booster
Booster(s)
at least 2 months after primary series or latest booster
J ohnson & J ohnson
AG es : 18 yrs A nd o L der
2 Primary Series Doses
Over 4 weeks
at least 2 months
Booster(s)
3rd Dose
*The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is not recommended for most people. Talk to your doctor about whether the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is right for you.
REMINDER: For questions or concerns about COVID-19 vaccinations, including staying up to date with your vaccination, talk to your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider.
* P fizer -B io n T ech
AG es : 6 mo -11 yrs
3 Primary Series Doses
Over 8 weeks
AG es : 12-17 yrs
3 Primary Series Doses
Over 8 weeks
AG es : 18 yrs A nd o L der
3 Primary Series Doses
at least 2 months after primary series or latest booster
NO Booster
Booster(s)
Over 8 weeks Booster(s)
n ov A v A x
AG es : 12-17 yrs
2 Primary Series Doses
Over 3 weeks
AG es : 18 yrs A nd o L der
2 Primary Series Doses
Over 3 weeks
at least 2 months after primary series or latest booster
at least
2 months
3rd Dose
3rd Dose
at least 2 months
m odern A
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