Should You Get a Flu Shot if You're Around Babies
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- Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty)
General information
- 2-dose series for initial vaccination
- mRNA vaccine
- FDA approved for ages 16+
- Available under emergency use authorization (EUA) for ages 5–15
Learn more about boosters and additional doses below. If you're eligible for an additional dose, it's recommended you receive the same manufacturer as your primary series. For booster doses, the CDC allows eligible people to choose which COVID-19 vaccine they receive.
- Pfizer-BioNTech booster dose
What is a booster dose?
A booster dose is recommended when the immune response to the initial 2-dose series of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has likely decreased over time.
Who is eligible?
The CDC recommends a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be administered at least 6 months after completion of the primary series to individuals ages 16+.
- Pfizer-BioNTech additional dose
What is an additional dose?
Moderately to severely immunocompromised people may build low or no immunity against COVID-19 from their initial 2-dose series. The CDC recommends an additional dose at least 28 days after the completion of the initial 2-dose series to provide more protection against serious and life-threatening COVID-19 illness.
Who is eligible?
The CDC recommends an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine for moderately to severely immunocompromised people, including people who have:
- Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
- Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
- Advanced or untreated HIV infection
- Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response
- Moderna
General information
- 2-dose series for initial vaccination
- mRNA vaccine
- Available under emergency use authorization (EUA) for ages 18+
Learn more about boosters and additional doses below. If you're eligible for an additional dose, it's recommended you receive the same manufacturer as your primary series. For booster doses, the CDC allows eligible people to choose which COVID-19 vaccine they receive.
- Moderna booster dose
What is a booster dose?
A booster dose is recommended when the immune response to the initial 2-dose series of the Moderna vaccine has likely decreased over time.
Who is eligible?
The CDC recommends a booster dose for individuals ages 18+ who completed their primary series of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 months ago.
- Moderna additional dose
What is an additional dose?
Moderately to severely immunocompromised people may build low immunity against COVID-19 from their initial 2-dose series. The CDC recommends an additional dose at least 28 days after the completion of the initial 2-dose series to provide more protection against serious and life-threatening COVID-19 illness.
Who is eligible?
The CDC recommends an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine for moderately to severely immunocompromised people, including people who have:
- Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
- Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
- Advanced or untreated HIV infection
- Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response
- Johnson & Johnson
General information
According to updated CDC recommendations, the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are preferred for COVID-19 vaccine primary and booster doses over the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine.
- 1 dose for initial vaccination
- Viral vector vaccine
- Available under emergency use authorization (EUA) for ages 18+
- Johnson & Johnson booster dose
The CDC recommends a booster dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to be administered at least 2 months after completion of the primary dose to individuals ages 18+.
People who received their primary dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 months ago may receive a booster dose from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson.
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- Click "Schedule vaccine" at the top of this page, then click "Schedule new appointment"
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- Log in, create a Walgreens pharmacy account, or use guest scheduling. A parent or legal guardian must complete registration for minors under the age of 13 as our sites are not intended for minors under the age of 13. Account creation is subject to age restriction.
- Confirm your eligibility by answering screening questions
- Schedule your appointments for your first and second doses
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- Confirm your eligibility by answering screening questions
- Schedule your appointments for your first and second doses
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- Phone scheduling steps
- Call your local Walgreens pharmacy or 1-800-WALGREENS (1-800-925-4733)
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- Follow the steps to schedule your appointments for your first and second doses
Once you schedule your appointments, you'll receive a confirmation and vaccination consent form via email or SMS (if you scheduled over the phone). Bring the completed vaccination consent form to your scheduled appointment (or fill it out in store). A parent or guardian must be present at appointments for all minors.
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- What is the difference between an additional dose and a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Additional dose
An additional dose is recommended for some individuals to provide added protection against serious and life-threatening COVID-19 illness. Sometimes people, including those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, do not build enough protection against COVID-19 from their initial two doses of an mRNA vaccine, which includes Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) and Moderna vaccines. An additional dose, given at least 28 days after completion of the initial two-dose series, is shown to improve an immune response in those individuals.Booster shot
A booster shot is recommended for fully vaccinated individuals 12 and older. Evidence suggests that the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines likely decreases over time, and a booster shot offers improved protection against COVID-19.Whether you are eligible to get a booster shot depends on which vaccine you initially received and how long ago you received it.
If your primary vaccine was Pfizer-BioNTech:
A booster shot is recommended at least five months after completion of the initial series.If your primary vaccine was Moderna:
A booster shot is recommended at least six months after completion of the initial series.If your primary vaccine was Johnson & Johnson:
A booster shot is recommended at least two months after the initial shot.Individuals 18 and older who are eligible for a booster dose may receive the same brand of vaccine they received initially but are not required to. A person can choose to get a booster from a different brand than their initial vaccine. For example, if you received the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) one-shot vaccine initially, you can get a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna booster. People ages 12 to 17 who got the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can only get the Pfizer-BioNTech booster.
Individuals 18 and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised and have completed their initial mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series as well as received an additional dose may also receive a booster dose of any COVID-19 vaccine.
Visit the CDC to learn more about the recommendation of an additional dose or booster shot.
- Who is eligible to get a COVID-19 booster shot?
Federal guidelines recommend that fully vaccinated people get a booster shot after a specified amount of time has passed since their initial vaccination.
Boosters are recommended for individuals 12 and older who:
- Completed their initial series of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at least five months ago.
Boosters are recommended for individuals 18 and older who:
- Completed their initial series the Moderna vaccine at least six months ago.
- Received their initial shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago.
Individuals 18 and older who are eligible for a booster dose may receive the same brand of vaccine they received initially but are not required to. A person can choose to get a booster from a different brand than their initial vaccine. For example, if you received the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) one-shot vaccine initially, you can get a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna booster. People ages 12 to 17 who got the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can only get the Pfizer-BioNTech booster.
Kids younger than 12 are not eligible for a booster shot at this time.
- What are the benefits of receiving an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
CDC studies show that moderately to severely immunocompromised people may not build the same levels of immunity against COVID-19 after vaccination as non-immunocompromised people. Individuals with low or no protection after 2 doses of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are more vulnerable to serious COVID-19 illness. The CDC recommends an additional dose for improved protection against COVID-19 after the initial 2 doses of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and to prevent life-threatening COVID-19 illness. There is currently not enough data to determine whether an additional dose is recommended for immunocompromised people who received the Johnson & Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine.
- Can I mix and match which booster shot I get, or should I get the same shot as my first?
Individuals 18 and older who are eligible for a booster shot may receive the same brand of vaccine they received initially but are not required to. A person can choose to get a booster from a different brand than their initial vaccine. For example, if you received the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) one-shot vaccine initially, you can get a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna booster. People ages 12 to 17 can only receive Pfizer-BioNTech as a booster.
Certain individuals 12 and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised and have completed their initial mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series as well as received an additional dose may also receive a booster dose of any COVID-19 vaccine.
Visit the CDC to learn more about the recommendation of an additional dose or booster shot.
- Is the COVID-19 vaccine FDA approved?
Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) is the only FDA approved vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 16 and older. Pfizer-BioNTech also has Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for two doses in children ages 5-15. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccines have received Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for individuals 18 and older.
Pfizer-BioNTech has also been issued Emergency Use Authorization for a third primary series dose, or additional dose, in certain individuals 5 and older who are moderate to severely immunocompromised. Moderna has received Emergency Use Authorization for an additional dose in certain immunocompromised individuals 18 and older.
The FDA also has extended its Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to include a single booster shot for individuals 12 and older, as well as for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines to include a booster shot for people 18 and older. The booster shot is recommended for those who received the initial series of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at least five months ago, and for those who got the Moderna vaccine at least six months ago. A booster is recommended for those who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago.
- How many shots of COVID-19 vaccine are required to be considered fully vaccinated?
Both Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) and Moderna vaccines require two shots initially. The Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine requires just one shot. For moderate to severely immunocompromised individuals who have completed their two-dose series of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, a third dose is recommended by the CDC for the best protection. The third dose should be administered 28 days or more after the second dose.
Some moderate to severely immunocompromised people 12 and older who received their third Pfizer-BioNTech dose at least five months ago are eligible to receive a booster shot (fourth dose). Some immunocompromised people 18 and older who received their third Moderna vaccine dose at least six months ago are eligible for a booster shot.
The CDC recommends that vaccinated people 12 and older who are eligible to receive a booster shot get one. Those eligible for a booster include individuals:
- Age 12 and older who received their initial series of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at least five months ago
- Age 18 and older who received their initial series of the Moderna vaccine at least six months ago
- Age 18 and older who received their initial Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago
For people 18 and older, it's not necessary to get a booster from the brand of vaccine initially received. You can choose Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Moderna or Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) as your booster dose. Eligible individuals younger than 18 can only get Pfizer-BioNTech as a booster.
- How do I schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine at Walgreens?
Eligible individuals can schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at select Walgreens locations.
- Click here to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
- Select which vaccine you need: COVID-19 vaccine (initial series), additional dose or booster.
- Check appointment availability in your area.
- Log in, create a Walgreens pharmacy account or use guest scheduling. A parent or legal guardian must complete registration for minors ages 13 and under. Account creation is subject to age restriction.
- Confirm your eligibility by answering screening questions.
- Schedule your appointments for your first and second doses, or for an additional dose or booster shot if you're eligible.
Once you schedule your appointments, you'll receive a confirmation and vaccination consent form via email. Bring the completed vaccination consent form to your scheduled appointment (or fill it out in store). A parent or guardian must be present at appointments for all minors.
- How long after my COVID-19 vaccine am I protected?
Individuals who receive the Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose. Individuals who received a single shot of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine are considered fully vaccinated.
An additional dose of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna is recommended for some moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals. The additional dose should be given at least 28 days after the initial two-dose series.
Evidence suggests that immune response to the vaccines may wane over time, and the CDC recommends that vaccinated people receive a booster shot when they become eligible.
The following are eligible to get a booster shot:
- Individuals 12 and older who completed the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine series at least five months ago
- Individuals 18 and older who completed the Moderna vaccine series at least six months ago
- Individuals 18 and older who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago
Anyone 18 and older can receive any of the three available COVID-19 vaccines as a booster dose, no matter which brand they received initially. For example, if you received the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine initially, you have the option to receive Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna for your booster. Eligible individuals younger than 18 who received the Pfizer-BioNTech for the initial vaccine must receive the Pfizer-BioNTech as a booster.
- Is my COVID-19 vaccine at Walgreens free?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services states that people without health insurance or whose insurance does not provide coverage of COVID-19 vaccines can get a COVID-19 vaccine at no cost with health plan or government program coverage.
- What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines?
According to the CDC and FDA, adverse reactions are usually mild to moderate in intensity and resolve within a few days. The most common adverse reactions reported after vaccination in clinical studies included:
- Pain at injection site
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Chills
- Joint pain
- Fever
- Injection site swelling
- Injection site redness
- Nausea/vomiting
- Malaise
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Which COVID-19 vaccine is better?
While the CDC advises that getting any COVID-19 vaccine is better than not getting vaccinated, the agency now recommends receiving an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) which is preferred over the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine.
The CDC points to vaccine effectiveness, vaccine safety and abundant vaccine supply as reasons for why it is recommending Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will continue to be available to those who are unable to, don't have access to or prefer not to receive an mRNA vaccine.
- Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?
Vaccines have played an important role in protecting the health and safety of communities and nations throughout history. As a critical resource for care in our communities, Walgreens will remain focused on providing safe and convenient access to COVID-19 vaccines. Learn how the federal government is ensuring the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
- Do COVID-19 vaccines work against variants?
So far, studies suggest that the current authorized vaccines work on the circulating variants. Scientists will continue to study these and other variants.
- Can I choose which COVID-19 vaccine I receive at Walgreens?
When scheduling an appointment, you'll be able to see which manufacturer is being offered for a specific appointment date: Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Moderna or Johnson & Johnson (Janssen). If the location you have selected is not offering your preferred manufacturer, you have the option to view additional locations and the manufacturer they are offering that day for your appointment. Vaccine availability varies by Walgreens location and not all may be available in all areas.
- Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as my flu shot or other immunizations?
- When can I get a COVID-19 vaccine?
All people 5 and older are eligible and recommended to get vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) vaccine for those 16 and older. Pfizer-BioNTech has also received Emergency Use Authorization for ages 5-15. The Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) and Moderna vaccines have received Emergency Use Authorization for those 18 and older.
- How can I access my digital COVID vaccine record?
You can access your digital COVID-19 vaccine record through the Digital Dose Card page on Walgreens.com. You can also access your records on the Walgreens App. The ability to add your health records to Apple Wallet and Google Pay will be coming soon.
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Should You Get a Flu Shot if You're Around Babies
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