CDC recommends everyone ages 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19.
Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine in phase 1b and 1c?
In Phase 1b, COVID-19 vaccine should be offered to people aged 75 years and older and non–health care frontline essential workers, and in Phase 1c, to people aged 65–74 years, people aged 16–64 years with high-risk medical conditions, and essential workers not included in Phase 1b.
Which groups will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine in phase 2?
Phase 2 includes all other persons aged ≥16 years not already recommended for vaccination in Phases 1a, 1b, or 1c. Currently, in accordance with recommended age and conditions of use (1), any authorized COVID-19 vaccine may be used.
Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine?
CDC recommends everyone ages 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19.
When can I get the COVID-19 booster shot?
Booster shots are recommended for people aged 18 and older who received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. Certain groups may also get a booster shot if it has been at least six months or longer since their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine.
Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine?
CDC recommends everyone ages 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19.
Can anyone in New Jersey be tested for COVID-19?
COVID-19 testing and treatment is available to everyone in New Jersey regardless of their insurance or immigration status.
Are people with autoimmune diseases considered high risk for COVID-19?
Researchers have reported higher rates of severe COVID-19 and death in people with autoimmune disease than in the general population. It is unclear whether this is attributable to the autoimmune disease, the immunosuppressive medications taken to treat it, or both.
Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine?
CDC recommends everyone ages 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19.
Who should not get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?
If you have had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or an immediate allergic reaction, even if it was not severe, to any ingredient in an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (such as polyethylene glycol), you should not get an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
Can coronaviruses survive in the refrigerator or freezer?
Researchers found that both lower temperatures and lower humidity helped viruses survive longer. In particular, at 4 degrees C, or 40 degrees F, and 20% relative humidity, more than two thirds of the viruses survived for 28 days.
Do you need two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?
Everyone should receive two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines for maximum protection against the virus.
If you have already received one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, the second shot increases the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing COVID-19 to 94%.
Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine?
CDC recommends everyone ages 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19.
Is there an emergency use authorization for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to permit the emergency use of the unapproved product, MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE, for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older.
Is COVID-19 testing free in New Jersey?
COVID-19 testing and treatment is available to everyone in New Jersey regardless of their insurance or immigration status.
Does NJ FamilyCare cover COVID-19 testing?
NJ FamilyCare, the State’s publicly funded health insurance program, covers testing, visits for testing, and testing-related services without cost to members. The program will also cover 90-day supplies of prescriptions for maintenance medications and early refills of prescriptions.
Is there a test for COVID-19?
Yes, the FDA has issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for different types of COVID-19 tests. Some tests are used to diagnose the virus that causes COVID-19 infection whereas other tests are used to detect a recent or prior COVID-19 infection.
Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine?
CDC recommends everyone ages 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19.
Does coronavirus survive longer in colder weather?
Researchers found that both lower temperatures and lower humidity helped viruses survive longer. In particular, at 4 degrees C, or 40 degrees F, and 20% relative humidity, more than two thirds of the viruses survived for 28 days.
Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I had COVID-19?
Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19.
When do you get the second Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 shot?
It is recommended that individuals get their second dose as close to the recommended date as possible:
• For Pfizer: 21 days after first dose.
• For Moderna: 28 days after first dose.
Can I get a different COVID-19 vaccine booster shot?
Notably, the FDA and CDC also authorized a “mix-and-match” strategy, enabling eligible Americans to get a booster shot from a brand different from their original vaccine.
Should you get a COVID-19 booster?
Booster shots are now recommended for millions of Americans. Millions of Americans can now opt for an extra shot of protection against COVID-19, regardless of the vaccine they initially received. The criteria for a booster shot can depend on your age, job, where you live and your underlying health.