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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (also known as Spikevax) overview and safety
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June 24, 2022
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Alternative Title:Information about the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
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Description:Updated June 24, 2022
Recommended for People 18 Years and Older and Children Ages 6 months to 5 Years
Primary Series:
• 18 years and older: 2 doses of Moderna in the primary series, given 4–8 weeks apart. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system) should get a 3rd dose at least 4 weeks after their 2nd dose in the primary series.
• 6 months through 5 years: 2 doses of Moderna in the primary series, given 4-8 weeks apart. For people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system), the first and second doses are separated by four weeks, and the second and third doses are separated by at least four weeks.
Boosters:
• 18 years and older: People who received a Moderna primary series should get a booster. Only some people can get a 2nd booster dose. Use CDC’s COVID-19 booster tool to learn if and when you can get boosters to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines.
• 6 months through 5 years: Currently a booster dose is not authorized for children in this age group who received a Moderna primary series.
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