#Side effect of covid booster series#

For more on this, see “What if I have a weakened immune system?” and “Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine booster?”Īll of these vaccines have been found to lower the risk of being infected with COVID-19. To learn more, see “What if I have a weakened immune system?”.Īdditional COVID-19 vaccine doses (including boosters): Additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccines have now been authorized.

#Side effect of covid booster series#

For people with weakened immune systems, which includes many people with cancer, the number of doses in the initial series and the interval between them might be different. *This is the recommended dosing schedule for the general public. It is initially given as a single injection. The Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine is authorized for people 18 years of age and older who can't get or don't want to get one of the other COVID-19 vaccines.The initial series is given in 2 doses, 3 to 8 weeks apart.* The Novavax vaccine is authorized for people 18 years of age and older.The initial series is given in 2 doses, 4 to 8 weeks apart.* The Moderna vaccine is authorized for people 6 months of age or older.For people ages 6 months to 4 years, the initial series is given in 3 doses: the first and second doses 3 to 8 weeks apart, and the third dose at least 8 weeks after the second dose.*

The initial series is given in 2 doses, 3 to 8 weeks apart for ages 5 and older. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is authorized for people 6 months of age or older.

In addition, some COVID-19 vaccines have received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the FDA for the ages below: The initial series is given in 2 doses, 4 to 8 weeks apart.* The Moderna vaccine (Spikevax) is approved by the FDA for people 18 years of age or older.The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine (Comirnaty) is approved by the FDA for people 12 years of age or older.Two of the vaccines are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Which COVID-19 vaccines are available?įour COVID-19 vaccines are available in the US. To learn more, see Vaccinations and Flu Shots for People with Cancer. Because of this, it’s best to talk with your doctor before getting any type of vaccine. People with cancer (or with a history of cancer) can get some vaccines, but this depends on many factors, such as the type of vaccine, the type of cancer a person has (had), if they are still being treated for cancer, and if their immune system is working properly. (*The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is an alliance of many of the nation’s leading cancer centers that provide detailed guidelines on cancer treatment and cancer care.) Is it safe for people with cancer to get any type of vaccine? Since the situation for every person is different, it is best to discuss the risks and benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine with your cancer doctor, who can advise you. The American Cancer Society (ACS) supports the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)* recommendation that all people with cancer should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Here we’ll discuss some of the questions people with cancer (or with a history of cancer) might have about the COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccines are available to help protect against COVID-19. Vaccines (also called immunizations or vaccinations) are used to help a person’s immune system recognize and protect the body against certain infections. (To learn more about COVID-19 and how it might affect cancer patients and caregivers, see Common Questions About the COVID-19 Outbreak.) The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, continues to have a serious impact on many people, including people with cancer, their families, and caregivers.