Update December, 2022 based on guidance from the FDA.

Based on guidance from the FDA, the CDC now recommends a bivalent vaccine booster dose for everyone aged 5 and older. Bivalent boosters, also known as updated boosters, are available now from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech. The updated vaccine adds Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 spike proteins to the current vaccine composition to better protect against more contagious and resistant COVID-19 variants. Monovalent boosters are no longer recommended except in limited cases for those who received a Novavax primary series.

What is a bivalent vaccine?

A bivalent vaccine is a one that works by stimulating an immune response against two different substances. Both the new Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 boosters are bivalent, which means they combine the companies’ original vaccine with a new vaccine targeting the new variants.

Who is eligible for the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose?

Eligibility for a bivalent COVID-19 booster dose will depend on which primary series you received. If your primary series was:

Pfizer-BioNTech

• People 5-11 can get the Pfizer BioNTech Bivalent Booster
• People 12+ can get either the Pfizer BioNTech Bivalent Booster or Moderna Bivalent Booster

Moderna-Spikevax

• People 5 years of age can get the Pfizer BioNTech Bivalent Booster
• People 6+ can get either the Pfizer BioNTech Bivalent Booster or Moderna Bivalent Booster

Novavax

• People 12+ can get either the Pfizer BioNTech Bivalent Booster or Moderna Bivalent Booster

Where can I get the bivalent COVID-19 boosters?

They are available at pharmacies, local health authorities, and some primary care provider offices. Bring your vaccine card with you to the vaccine clinic/site. If you do not have your vaccine card, you can request one from your previous vaccinator or request your vaccination record through izrecord.nv.gov. Your vaccinator may require you to complete a form to verify your eligibility.

Visit https://www.nvcovidfighter.org/covid-19-vaccine-locator for a location near you.

Can I get my COVID-19 booster and flu shot at the same time?

YES, it’s safe to do so and encouraged. If you’re eligible for your COVID-19 booster, you can get your flu shot on the same day.