People aged 17 and three quarters can book a slot through the National Booking Service, or if aged 16 and over – people can walk-in to get a Pfizer jab – every day, between 8.30am and 7pm, without booking first.

Do you need two Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines?

If you received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, you should get the same product for your second shot. You should get your second shot even if you have side effects after the first shot, unless a vaccination provider or your doctor tells you not to get it.

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.

How is the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine similar to the Pfizer vaccine?

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Moderna’s vaccine was authorized for emergency use in the U.S. last December, about a week after the Pfizer vaccine. Moderna uses the same mRNA technology as Pfizer and has a similarly high efficacy at preventing symptomatic disease.

How many shots do I need with the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

If you receive a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, you will need 2 shots to get the most protection.

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How many doses of COVID-19 vaccine will I need to get?

The number of doses needed depends on which vaccine you receive. To get the most protection:

• Two Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses should be given 3 weeks (21 days) apart.
• Two Moderna vaccine doses should be given 1 month (28 days) apart.
• Johnson & Johnsons Jansen (J&J/Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine requires only one dose.

If you receive a vaccine that requires two doses, you should get your second shot as close to the recommended interval as possible. However, your second dose may be given up to 6 weeks (42 days) after the first dose, if necessary.. You should not get the second dose earlier than the recommended interval.

What is the recommended interval between doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines?

The recommended interval between doses is 21 days for Pfizer-BioNTech and 28 days for Moderna; however, up to 42 days between doses is permissible when a delay is unavoidable.

Are the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots the same as the first?

If you got Moderna or Pfizer for your first dose: Moderna's booster dose will be half of its original dosing, while Pfizer's booster shot is the same as the initial doses.

What are some of the common side effects of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots?

Fatigue and pain at the injection site were the most commonly reported side effects, and overall, most side effects were mild to moderate. However, as with the 2-shot primary series, serious side effects are rare, but may occur.

Who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

The vaccine has been developed by Moderna, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which is part of the US National Institutes of Health.

Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I have an underlying condition?

People with underlying medical conditions can receive a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they have not had an immediate or severe allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine or to any of the ingredients in the vaccine. Learn more about vaccination considerations for people with underlying medical conditions. Vaccination is an important consideration for adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions because they are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for people with underlying health conditions?

Clinical trials show that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in people with underlying medical conditions, including those that place them at increased risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms, compared to people without underlying medical conditions.

Should you get the Covid vaccine if you have an autoimmune disease?

The American College of Rheumatology COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance recommends that people with autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic disease (which includes lupus) get the vaccine unless they have an allergy to an ingredient in the vaccine.

Are the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots the same as the first?

If you got Moderna or Pfizer for your first dose: Moderna's booster dose will be half of its original dosing, while Pfizer's booster shot is the same as the initial doses.

Why should you take two COVID-19 vaccines?

If you get COVID-19, you also risk giving it to loved ones who may get very sick.

People with moderately to severely compromised immune systems should receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after the initial 2 doses.

What is the interval between the first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines?

* The recommended interval between the first and second dose is 21 days for Pfizer-BioNTech and 28 days for Moderna; in this study, second doses received 17–25 days (Pfizer-BioNTech) and 24–32 days (Moderna) after the first dose were included.

How long do the side effects of the COVID-19 booster usually last?

They're very similar to what happens after the second dose, which is that you do tend to get pain at the injection site, usually just lasts a few days, and usually it's not severe. And then you can get systemic side effects such as fever, fatigue, headache, and again, that usually goes away after a day or two.

Is it normal to have side effects after second COVID-19 vaccine?

Side effects after your second shot may be more intense than the ones you experienced after your first shot. These side effects are normal signs that your body is building protection and should go away within a few days.

What does a booster shot do?

Typically, you would get a booster after the immunity from the initial dose(s) naturally starts to wane. The booster is designed to help people maintain their level of immunity for longer.

Are the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots the same as the first?

If you got Moderna or Pfizer for your first dose: Moderna's booster dose will be half of its original dosing, while Pfizer's booster shot is the same as the initial doses.

Is it safe to take a different COVID-19 booster shot?

The study found that boosting with a different vaccine is safe, and that boosters increased antibody levels no matter the combination.

Can I mix and match COVID-19 booster vaccines?

Boosters are now available for the three COVID-19 vaccines, made by Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has given the green light for safely mixing and matching the shots.

When should you take the second COVID-19 vaccine?

The timing between your first and second shots depends on which vaccine you received. If you received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, you should get your second shot 3 weeks (or 21 days) after your first.

When should you take the second mRNA COVID-19 vaccine?

You should get your second shot as close to the recommended 3-week or 4-week interval as possible. However, your second dose may be given up to 6 weeks (42 days) after the first dose, if necessary. You should not get the second dose early.

What happens if you get COVID-19 between first and second shots?

It's possible to become infected with COVID-19 between the first and second shots of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines — and immediately following the second shot of these vaccines. If you do catch COVID-19 between the two vaccine doses, you should make sure to get the second shot once you're feeling better.