Updated Sept. 23, 2024
Vaccine Options
Three COVID-19 vaccines are currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
mRNA Vaccines
Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna (2024-2025)
Protein Subunit Vaccines
Novavax (2024-2025)
Staying Up to Date
How many doses a person needs depends on their age and whether they are immunocompromised.
Children Ages 6 Months – 4 Years
Depending on their age and the number of doses and brand of vaccine they’ve previously received, some children may need multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be up to date, including at least one dose of updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
People Ages 5-11 Years
You can get one dose of updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, regardless of whether you received any original COVID-19 vaccines. You are eligible to receive an updated dose at least two months after your last dose of any COVID-19 vaccine.
People Ages 12 Years and Older
You can get one dose of updated Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Novavax COVID-19 vaccines, regardless of whether you received any original COVID-19 vaccines. You are eligible to receive an updated dose at least two months after your last dose of any COVID-19 vaccine.
- Learn more about how to Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines
- Washington State Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses Reference Guide for All Ages
Note: As of May 6, 2023, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is no longer authorized for use in the United States.
If You Are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine. People with a weakened immune system may be at greater risk for severe COVID-19 illness and their immune response to the vaccine may not be as strong as in other people. People may be immunocompromised because of a health condition or because of medications they take. You can attest to your immune status and do not need to provide documentation to receive the COVID-19 vaccines you are eligible for.
Please speak with your provider about your health conditions and to determine if an additional dose is appropriate for you.
Visit the CDC website to learn more about how many doses you need.
If You Have Had COVID-19
If you have recently had COVID-19, you may consider delaying receiving your vaccine by three months from when your symptoms started or after receiving a positive test result if you had no symptoms.
Sources
Staying Up to Date With COVID-19 Vaccines. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Updated September 11, 2024. Accessed September 23, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Updated August 30, 2024. Accessed September 23, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/immunocompromised-people.html