COVID Booster Eligibility: Who Can Get the Third Vaccine Dose Now? – NBC10 Boston

COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are available for millions across the U.S., but what qualifies you to receive the third dose?

The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionendorsed extra doses of all three of the nations vaccines last month,causing states across the region to create plans to put additional shots in arms.

For those eligible, patients should receive a booster dose of the COVID vaccine at least six months after their first series of shots, health officials noted.

Here'sa complete breakdownof who is eligible for Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID vaccine booster shot,according to the CDC:

What counts as a qualifying underlying health condition? Here's a list from the CDC:

In addition to the Pfizer authorization, officials have also cleared booster doses of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for people with weakened immune systems.

According to the CDC, immunocompromised groups include people who have:

The agency notes that "people should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them."

In addition to previously-announced Pfizer vaccine booster shot eligibility, here's a look at who else can get the booster shots:

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