Who Should Get a Booster Shot?

On October 22, the Governor announced that Minnesota will begin administering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots to eligible individuals in line with federal guidance issued from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, people who got the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine can now get a booster at least six months after their initial series if they are:

65 years and older;
Age 18 and older and live in long-term care settings;
Age 18 and older and have underlying medical conditions;
Age 18 and older and work or live in high-risk settings;
All Minnesotans age 18 and older who got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are recommended to get a booster shot at least 2 months after their initial vaccine.

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