County News The Guilford County Division of Public Health (GCDPH) is currently offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster doses at all GCDPH community, mobile and Health Department locations to eligible community members who have been fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine for six months or more.

Are the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots the same as the first?

If you got Moderna or Pfizer for your first dose: Moderna's booster dose will be half of its original dosing, while Pfizer's booster shot is the same as the initial doses.

Do you need two Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines?

If you received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, you should get the same product for your second shot. You should get your second shot even if you have side effects after the first shot, unless a vaccination provider or your doctor tells you not to get it.

Who should not get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

If you have had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or an immediate allergic reaction, even if it was not severe, to any ingredient in an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (such as polyethylene glycol), you should not get an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

Whaat happens if you mix AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines?

Researchers studied mixing and matching Pfizer's vaccine with AstraZeneca's, which is made using similar technology as J&J's. There, too, researchers found that people who got an AstraZeneca shot followed by Pfizer four weeks later produced more antibodies than those who received two AstraZeneca shots.

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Whaat happens if you mix AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines?

Researchers studied mixing and matching Pfizer's vaccine with AstraZeneca's, which is made using similar technology as J&J's. There, too, researchers found that people who got an AstraZeneca shot followed by Pfizer four weeks later produced more antibodies than those who received two AstraZeneca shots.

Can I mix and match COVID-19 booster vaccines?

Boosters are now available for the three COVID-19 vaccines, made by Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has given the green light for safely mixing and matching the shots.

Who can receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in individuals 18 years of age and older.

Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I have an underlying condition?

People with underlying medical conditions can receive a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they have not had an immediate or severe allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine or to any of the ingredients in the vaccine. Learn more about vaccination considerations for people with underlying medical conditions. Vaccination is an important consideration for adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions because they are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for everyone?

• COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
• Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history.
• CDC recommends you get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.

How many shots do I need with the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

If you receive a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, you will need 2 shots to get the most protection.

How many doses of COVID-19 vaccine will I need to get?

The number of doses needed depends on which vaccine you receive. To get the most protection:

• Two Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses should be given 3 weeks (21 days) apart.
• Two Moderna vaccine doses should be given 1 month (28 days) apart.
• Johnson & Johnsons Jansen (J&J/Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine requires only one dose.

If you receive a vaccine that requires two doses, you should get your second shot as close to the recommended interval as possible. However, your second dose may be given up to 6 weeks (42 days) after the first dose, if necessary.. You should not get the second dose earlier than the recommended interval.

What is the recommended interval between doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines?

The recommended interval between doses is 21 days for Pfizer-BioNTech and 28 days for Moderna; however, up to 42 days between doses is permissible when a delay is unavoidable.

Are the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots the same as the first?

If you got Moderna or Pfizer for your first dose: Moderna's booster dose will be half of its original dosing, while Pfizer's booster shot is the same as the initial doses.

Is it safe to take a different COVID-19 booster shot?

The study found that boosting with a different vaccine is safe, and that boosters increased antibody levels no matter the combination.

Can you get a different COVID-19 booster shot than what you originally received?

Yes. The F.D.A. has updated its authorizations to allow medical providers to boost people with a different vaccine than the one they initially received, a strategy known as “mix and match.” Whether you received Moderna, Johnson & Johnson or Pfizer-BioNTech, you may receive a booster of any other vaccine.

Should you get the Covid vaccine if you have an autoimmune disease?

The American College of Rheumatology COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance recommends that people with autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic disease (which includes lupus) get the vaccine unless they have an allergy to an ingredient in the vaccine.

Are people with autoimmune diseases considered high risk for COVID-19?

Researchers have reported higher rates of severe COVID-19 and death in people with autoimmune disease than in the general population. It is unclear whether this is attributable to the autoimmune disease, the immunosuppressive medications taken to treat it, or both.

Can immunocompromised people get the COVID-19 vaccine?

People with immunocompromising conditions or people who take immunosuppressive medications or therapies are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 illness. The currently FDA-approved or FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines are not live vaccines and therefore can be safely administered to immunocompromised people.

When can my 4 year old get Covid vaccine?

When will vaccines be approved for children younger than 5? Vaccines for very young children, ages 6 months to 4 years, aren't expected until 2022.

Is there an emergency use authorization for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to permit the emergency use of the unapproved product, MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE, for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older.

Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine in phase 1b and 1c?

In Phase 1b, COVID-19 vaccine should be offered to people aged 75 years and older and non–health care frontline essential workers, and in Phase 1c, to people aged 65–74 years, people aged 16–64 years with high-risk medical conditions, and essential workers not included in Phase 1b.

Whaat happens if you mix AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines?

Researchers studied mixing and matching Pfizer's vaccine with AstraZeneca's, which is made using similar technology as J&J's. There, too, researchers found that people who got an AstraZeneca shot followed by Pfizer four weeks later produced more antibodies than those who received two AstraZeneca shots.

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The FDA is also allowing eligible Americans to mix-and-match their booster shots, which means you can choose to receive an additional dose from any of the three brands that are available.

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Mixing and matching is OK for boosters For example, those who got Johnson & Johnson's one-dose series can receive a booster shot from Moderna or Pfizer.