What to know
This page is part of a group of easy-to-read pages about COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines help you stay healthy
COVID-19 vaccines help keep you from getting very sick.
COVID-19 vaccines help keep you from going to the hospital.
Get your COVID-19 vaccines.
Ask your doctor what COVID-19 vaccines you need.
Get your updated COVID-19 vaccine
The COVID-19 virus has changed over time.
Different versions of the virus are called "variants."
The updated COVID-19 vaccine keeps you from getting very sick from new variants.
The updated COVID-19 vaccine is for everyone ages 6 months and older.
Ask your doctor if your child can get the updated COVID-19 vaccine.
People who are pregnant can get the updated COVID-19 vaccine.
People who have allergies can get the updated COVID-19 vaccine.
People with health problems should get the updated COVID-19 vaccine.
People who have had COVID-19 should get the updated COVID-19 vaccine.
You can get the updated COVID-19 vaccine 3 months after having COVID-19.
Get the updated COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 months after your last COVID-19 shot.