The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommend booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine for all people ages 16 and older.
We now have booster shots available for all eligible people. You can schedule appointments online through our patient portal or by calling 513-232-8100.
Also, is your child up to date on their check-up? At 16 and 17 years of age our patients often receive their meningococcal vaccinations at these appointments. If your child is past due, you can schedule an appointment for their check-up and receive the COVID vaccine at the same time!
Why should I get a booster shot?
While the vaccines currently available have been providing strong protection against serious illness, a booster dose “reminds” your immune system of what the COVID-19 virus looks like. It also protects you against new strains of the virus.
Booster shots also help decrease the chance you could spread COVID-19 to someone else.
When should I get a booster shot?
- People who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines should get a booster at least 6 months after the second dose.
- People who received the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine should get a booster at least 2 months after the first shot.
Which booster should I get?
The booster shot can be of any of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States – you do not have to receive the booster dose of the same manufacturer from your first vaccination(s).
You can view the most up-to-date information on the CDC’s website.