A booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine provides added protection for people who have completed their 2-dose primary course more than 4 months ago.
All those who are above 18 years of age can get themselves vaccinated with booster dose.
You can take a booster dose if it has been 4 months or longer since your second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
The booster is very important for people at greater risk of getting very sick from COVID-19
The booster is very important for people at greater risk of getting very sick from COVID-19
The booster is very important for people at greater risk of getting very sick from COVID-19
The booster is very important for people at greater risk of getting very sick from COVID-19
Third doses are for severely immunocompromised people as part of a 3-dose primary course. It is recommended to have the third dose 2-6 months after the second dose. Read more about third doses for severely immunocompromised people.
Getting a booster dose will provide an extra layer of protection against COVID-19.
You are still considered “fully vaccinated” if you had 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, even if you had your second dose more than 4 months ago.
The Pfizer (Comirnaty) and Moderna (Spikevax) vaccines are recommended for your booster dose regardless of which vaccine you had for your first 2 doses.
You can also receive the AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria) vaccine if you:
Common, mild side effects following a booster dose are similar to the side effects following the first 2 doses.
Serious side effects such as myocarditis and pericarditis following a Pfizer or Moderna booster dose are rare.