18 years and older: 2 doses of Moderna in the primary series, given 4-8 weeks apart. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system) should get a third dose—with the first and second doses separated by 4 weeks, and the second and third doses separated by at least 4 weeks.
6 months through 17 years: 2 doses of Moderna in the primary series, given 4-8 weeks apart. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system) should get a third dose—with the first and second doses separated by 4 weeks, and the second and third doses separated by at least 4 weeks.
18 years and older: People who received a Moderna primary series should get a booster. Only some people can get a second booster dose. Use CDC’s COVID-19 booster tool to learn if and when you can get boosters to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines.
6 months through 17 years: Currently a booster dose is not authorized for children and teens in this age group who received a Moderna primary series.
Ages 18 and Older Ages 12–17 Ages 11 and Under Immunocompromised
Type of Vaccine: mRNA
How Given: Shot in the muscle of the upper arm
Does NOT Contain: Eggs, preservatives, latex, metals
Click here to view the CDC's Vaccine Information Sheet for the COVID-19 Vaccine.
