Commonwealth of Massachusetts Announces COVID-19 Boosters Available for Everyone Age 18 or Older

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts announced that everyone age 18 or older who received Pfizer or Moderna at least 6 months ago or Johnson & Johnson at least 2 months ago can now get any booster.

People ages 5-17 can get the Pfizer vaccine. People age 18 or older can get any vaccine.

Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 boosters are now available to anyone ages 18 and older. You’re eligible for a booster if:

• Pfizer & Moderna: It’s been at least 6 months since your second dose
• Johnson & Johnson: It’s been at least 2 months since your first dose

You can mix and match vaccines. You do not need to get the same vaccine brand for your booster as your original COVID-19 vaccination.

Use VaxFinder to find a pharmacy or other location to get your booster.

There are hundreds of locations across the Commonwealth for residents to receive a COVID-19 booster shot.

In order to find a convenient location for getting a COVID-19 Booster:

• Visit the VaxFinder tool at vaxfinder.mass.gov for a list of locations to receive a booster.Residents will be able to narrow results to search for locations that are offering the booster of their choice.
• If you are unable to use VaxFinder, or have difficulty accessing the internet, please contact the COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Line (Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) by calling 2-1-1 and following the prompts. The COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Line is available in English and Spanish and has translators available in approximately 100 additional languages.

More information is available at www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-booster-frequently-asked-questions