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Everyone 6 months and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccine and booster recommendations may be updated as public health and medical experts monitor COVID-19. People who are immunocompromised (people with weakened immune systems) have different recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines. What is a booster, and am I eligible for it?

Having underlying health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, diseases of the kidneys, lungs and liver; and cancer can increase your risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Individuals with these health conditions can receive COVID-19 vaccines. Immunocompromised people are also at increased risk of serious complications from COVID-19. Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is an additional way to support your health while managing your condition(s).

Start a conversation with your healthcare provider about eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines and the schedules for adults, children and immunocompromised individuals. If you need help finding a healthcare provider, call 211. Find a vaccine site here.

Why Should I get vaccinated?

• Unvaccinated people are more vulnerable to becoming seriously ill (hospitalization, intensive care, and ventilator needed to help people breathe) and dying from COVID-19 than those vaccinated.

• If you’ve had COVID-19, you may have gained some immune protection from COVID-19 infection.

• Protection from past infection or vaccination can decrease over time. This leaves you at risk for re-infection or infection by variants.

• It is still possible to get COVID-19 even if you’ve been vaccinated. Age and having underlying conditions can increase your risk of complications.

• Immunity wanes over time. No matter your vaccination status, getting vaccinated and staying up to date on boosters can lower your risk of serious illness, hospitalization or death.

Source | Vaccinate Your Family, Ad Council, UC DAVIS, CDC and WHO

Virginia Cooperative Extension is committed to helping people make informed vaccine decisions for themselves and their families.

Vaccination is a safe and effective tool for protecting the health and wellbeing of children and adults from life-threatening disease and long-term disability. Vaccination is crucial for protecting the health of the most vulnerable in our communities, babies, older adults, and those with compromised immune systems by preventing disease from spreading throughout communities. Virginia Cooperative Extension provides trusted, evidence-based information delivered through two Land Grant Universities, County Extension Agents, community partnerships, and public outreach and education.