The COVID-19 vaccines work really well. But their protection goes down over time. Your body forgets some things that the vaccine taught it. Then, your body isn’t as good at fighting COVID-19. But a booster shot or third dose can help! A booster shot is another dose of the vaccine. It teaches your body again how to fight COVID-19. Immunocompromised people may not get as much protection from the first two doses. Their bodies might not learn as much from the vaccine. A third dose can give them more protection and teaches their bodies how to better fight off COVID-19. Everybody needs a reminder!
This is why we made two new accessible resources about all things COVID-19 vaccines, third doses for immunocompromised people, and boosters. Both resources are available in English and Spanish!
“What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots” answers questions like:
- What is a booster?
- Why didn’t I know about boosters before?
- Which vaccine should I get if I need a booster?
- When should I get a booster?
The factsheet is available in an Easy Read version which uses pictures along with large text and has more white space and a Plain Language version without accompanying graphics. There is also a video! You can find everything here.
“Immunocompromised People and the Vaccine” is about people whose bodies need more help in fighting off germs. Check it out for answers to questions like:
- Why are immunocompromised people especially at risk?
- If I’m immunocompromised, can I still get vaccinated for COVID-19?
- What’s the difference between a third dose and a booster shot?
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Should I get a third dose and a booster shot?
And more!
The factsheet is available in an Easy Read version which uses pictures along with large text and has more white space and a Plain Language version without accompanying graphics. There is also a video! You can find everything here.
It can be upsetting when you need to do something you didn’t expect, like get a booster. But we should do our best to stay safe and healthy, and sometimes that means doing something we didn’t expect before. If the advice from the CDC changes, we will update our guides.
We will do our best to make sure you know what to do. We hope our easy-to-understand guides can help you navigate health care during COVID-19!
