Wayne County Public Health

COVID-19 Booster Eligibility

The table below details the eligibility criteria established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the COVID-19 Booster Vaccines.
COVID-19 BOOSTER Vaccines*
Who is Eligible for Johnson & Johnson COVID- 19
Who is Eligible for Moderna COVID-19 Boosters? Who is Eligible for Pfizer COVID- 19 Boosters?
Boosters?

 People 65 years and older
 People age 18+ who have underlying medical
conditions
 People age 18+ in long-term care settings
 People aged 18-64 who live or work in high-risk
settings
 Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised people
age 18+
 People 65 years and older The use of a single booster dose of the Janssen (Johnson &
 People age 18+ who have underlying medical Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered at least 2
conditions months after completion of the single-dose primary regimen
 People age 18+ in long-term care settings to individuals 18 years of age and older.
 People aged 18-64 who live or work in high-risk
settings
 Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised
people age 12+

For immunocompromised people, a 3rd dose of Moderna For immunocompromised people, a 3rd dose of Pfizer
vaccine should be received at least 28 days after a second vaccine should be received at least 28 days after a second
dose followed by a booster covid vaccine 6 months later. dose followed by a booster covid vaccine 6 months later.
All others should be received at least 6 months after a All others should be received at least 6 months after a
second dose second dose
Immunocompromised includes people who have:
 Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
 Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
 Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
 Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
 Advanced or untreated HIV infection
 Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response
*Please check with your Healthcare Provider to confirm eligibility to receive a booster dose.
Authorization of “Mix and Match” Booster Dose
A single booster dose of any of the available COVID-19 vaccines may be administered as a booster dose following completion of primary vaccination with a different available COVID-19
vaccine for people aged 18 years and older. For people aged 12-17 years, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is the only approved booster vaccine for those with immunocompromised
conditions. The eligible populations and dosing interval for a booster dose are the same as those authorized for a booster dose of the vaccine used for primary vaccination.
*These guidelines are subject to be updated in the future
Sources: 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
2
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Issued:10/22/2021
 Wayne County Public Health
COVID-19 Booster Eligibility

Sources: 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
2
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Issued:10/22/2021