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Updated 5/15/23
We are providing COVID-19 primary series vaccines as well as bivalent boosters to all eligible individuals.
Please note: Based on current COVID-19 trends, the nation’s Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ended on May 11, 2023. This resulted in changes to the cost of COVID-19 treatments, tests and vaccines for some individuals. Please check your individual health insurance coverage to understand how these changes apply to you. Learn more about post-PHE changes.
The CDC updated its guidance on April 19, 2023. Learn more here.
Alternatives to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines remain available for people who cannot or will not receive an mRNA vaccine. CDC’s recommendations for use of (monovalent) Novavax or Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccines were not affected by the changes made today
| Eligible For | If you Received Pfizer-BioNTech | If you Received Moderna | If you Received J&J |
| Additional Primary Shot (for those moderate to severely immunocompromised) | People age 5+ who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should get an additional primary shot of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Given 28 days after 2nd shot | People age 18+ who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should get an additional primary shot of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Given 28 days after 2nd shot | No additional primary shot is recommended at this time |
| 1st Booster Shot | Teens ages 12–17 should only get a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shot People age 18+ should get a booster shot of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) in most situations Given at least 5 months after completing the primary series | People age 18+ should get a booster shot of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) in most situations Given at least 5 months after an additional primary shot | People age 18+ should get a booster shot of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) in most situations Given at least 2 months after the initial J&J vaccine. |
| 2nd Booster Shot | People age 50+ should get a 2nd booster shot of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) in most situations. People age 12+ who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should get a 2nd booster shot of only Pfizer-BioNTech in most situations. Given at least 4 months after 1st booster shot | People age 18-49 who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should get a 2nd booster shot of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) in most situations Given at least 4 months after 1st booster shot | People age 50+ should get a 2nd booster shot of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) in most situations, given at least 4 months after 1st booster shot People age 18-49 who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should get a 2nd booster shot of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) in most situations Given at least 4 months after 1st booster shot ** People ages 18 through 49 years who got a J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for BOTH their primary dose and 1st booster can choose to get a 2nd booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after their 1st booster. This booster is not required to be considered up to date |
A parent or legal guardian must accompany anyone under 18 years of age.
Updated CDC guidance recommends an additional primary dose (3rd dose) to immunocompromised children aged 5-11 years-old 28 days after their primary vaccination series. It has approved a booster (4th dose) for all patients 12 and up 5 months after their 3rd dose.
Northwest Community Hospital is offering the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. Learn more by calling 847-618-0242 to schedule an appointment.
Immunocompromised patients include those who are: