COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are critical to providing ongoing protection as immunity wanes and the virus continues to mutate.
Parents should talk to their keiki’s health care provider to ensure their child is up to date on their COVID-19 and other vaccines.
People 6 and older can mix and match brands. In most cases, the recommendation is to get either a Pfizer or Moderna bivalent booster. Keiki ages 6 months through 5 years who completed a Moderna primary series are eligible only to receive a Moderna bivalent booster. Keiki 6 months through 4 years who completed a Pfizer primary series are not eligible for a bivalent booster.
SOURCES:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html (CDC)
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-additional-vaccine-dose-certain-immunocompromised (FDA)
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-expands-eligibility-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-booster-dose-16-and-17 (FDA)
Updated 12/12/2022
