Everyone 5 years and older is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Only the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for use in people 5 years and older. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine are available for those 18 years and older.

Pediatric Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 is a two-dose series, administered three weeks apart, but the dose is 1/3 of the dose administered to people 12 and older.

COVID-19 vaccine is available at many local pharmacies and medical offices. If you have a health care provider, check to see if they’re providing COVID-19 vaccinations.

To find a location near you offering COVID-19 vaccine:

• Search on VaccineLocator.doh.wa.gov
• Search on VaccineFinder.org
• Call 833.VAX.HELP
• Text your zip code to 438829 (GETVAX)

Booster doses

People who are 18 years and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses. Boosters are available for all three COVID-19 vaccines.

The COVID-19 vaccines continue to be very effective at preventing severe illness that can lead to hospitalization and death. But recent data suggests vaccination is becoming less effective at preventing infection or milder illness as time goes on. Still, most COVID-19 cases continue to be in those who are not vaccinated.

Data from clinical trials show that a booster dose can increase the immune response and provide improved protection against COVID-19, including the delta variant.

Pfizer or Moderna: Everyone 18 years and older who received their second dose at least 6 months ago is eligible for a booster dose.

Johnson and Johnson: Booster doses are recommended for everyone 18 years and older who received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine at least 2 months ago.

People who are eligible for a booster dose can choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. The booster dose does not have to be the same vaccine as the primary dose(s).

People who have questions about whether they should get a booster dose or which booster dose is right for them, should contact their health care provider.

For more information about booster doses, visit the CDC website.

Third doses for immunocompromised people

People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised can get a third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna).

The COVID-19 vaccines continue to be very effective, but emerging data suggest people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems do not always build the same level of immunity as people who are not immunocompromised.

As a result, the CDC is recommending a third dose of mRNA vaccines for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised. People should talk to their health care provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them.

A person receiving a third dose should get it at least 28 days after the second dose. When possible, the person should receive the same vaccine as the first two doses but may receive the other mRNA vaccine brand if the original vaccine is not available.