Who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster and what types are available?

As of Dec. 16, 2021: Everyone ages 16 years and older can get a booster shot after they have completed their COVID-19 vaccine primary series. People ages 16 to 17 years old can get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot. On this date, CDC stated the U.S. supply of mRNA vaccines is abundant – with nearly 100 million doses in the field for immediate use and updated its recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines with a preference for people to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) over Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals who are unable or unwilling to receive an mRNA vaccine will continue to have access to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine. Read CDC’s media statement .