COVID-19 Vaccine

May 20, 2022

Everyone 5 and up is encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccine. You can find a free vaccination at community clinics and many local pharmacies – check here for more information!

The current booster recommendations are:

The following groups are eligible for a 1^st booster shot:

• individuals 5 years of age and older who have completed a primary series of a mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer) and it has been at least 5 months since completion of primary series
• individuals 18 years of age and older who have had a primary dose of Janssen COVID-19 vaccine and it has been at least 2 months and you would like a mRNA booster

The following groups are eligible for a 2^nd booster shot:

• individuals 50 years of age and older who have received a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine and it has been at least 4 months since first booster dose

Mixing & Matching (heterologous series): Both the FDA and CDC support individuals to receive a booster dose that is a different vaccine type than they originally received for their primary series if they choose. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.

• WHERE TO GET VACCINATED     
• LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VACCINES     
• GET YOUR VACCINATION RECORD     
• MY WHY

Additional Resources

• Connect with LLHD on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• COVID-19 Situation in the Ledge Light Health District
• 2-1-1 Connecticut: Individuals who have general questions that are not answered on the website can also call 2-1-1 for assistance.
• CTDPH: Connecticut Department of Public Health
• CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
• NIH – National Institute of Health