Getting Vaccinated for COVID-19

Children 12 and Older:

Children 12 and older are eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the use of the Pfizer vaccine for this age group under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Appointments can be scheduled with a Primary Care, Pediatric or Family Medicine office.

Children 5 to 11 Years Older: 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 vaccine between the ages of 5 and 11 years. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grants the use of the Pfizer pediatric vaccine under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Appointments can be scheduled with a Pediatric or Family Medicine office.

Second Dose Information and Timing: 

You need to receive two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Established patients can schedule their subsequent doses through MyChart. 

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

However, there is no known loss of efficacy of the second dose as long as someone receives the second dose within six weeks of receiving their first dose.

Third Dose and Booster Vaccines

Third dose and booster COVID-19 vaccines are now available for eligible groups. Established patients can schedule their subsequent doses through MyChart. 

Third dose vaccines are in addition to the primary two-dose vaccine series. The third dose is intended for immunocompromised patients only and increases vaccine efficacy compared to the two-dose series. Its recommended that third dose vaccines are given within four weeks after the primary series of Moderna or Pfizer. 

A vaccine booster is now available for all adults 18 years of age or older and teens 12-17 years of age. 

Adults 18 years or older can receive a booster shot given 5 months after the primary series of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines).

The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for teens 12-17 years of age given 5 months after the initial primary series of the Pfizer.

The CDC also recommends booster vaccines for adults 18 years of age or older at least 2 months after the Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine. 

For adults 18 years of age or older, vaccine boosters are interchangeable and do not need to be the same brand as the primary series. 

Second Booster:
A second booster is available for adults 50 years of age or older and individuals aged 12 years or older who are immunocompromised. Second boosters can be given at least 4 months after your first booster.

People aged 18-49 years of age received Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine as both their primary series dose and booster dose may receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first Janssen booster dose.

Please contact your primary care provider or schedule through MyChart. 

For more information on boosters, please visit CDC.gov. 

• A form of identification, such as a driver's license, federal or state ID card, or military ID card.
• If receiving a second, third or booster dose, please bring your vaccination card or visit MyChart to access a copy. 

Other Community Partner Vaccine Options

Please visit the NKY Health Department for additional Northern Kentucky vaccination locations. 

Resources for Indiana Residents
Resources for Ohio Residents

Vaccine Information Hotline: 

All appointments are scheduled online, but if you need assistance with a scheduled appointment or would like general information, please call 888-816-9265.

Frequently Asked Questions

• COVID-19 Vaccine- Frequently Asked Questions
• Kentucky Vaccination Plan- Frequently Asked Questions

General COVID-19 Vaccine Information

• How CDC Is Making COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
• V-Safe Information
• Vaccine Safety Monitoring
• COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacture Information
• Billing, Costs and Reimbursement