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 two versions:
Our Easy Read edition. The Easy Read version uses pictures along with large text, and has more white space. Click here to download the Easy Read version of “What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots” in English.
A Plain Language version without accompanying graphics. Click here to download the Plain Language version of “What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots” in English.
There is also a video!
In English:
In Spanish:
“Immunocompromised People and the Vaccine” is about people whose bodies need more help in fighting off germs. You may be immunocompromised and not even know it! 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?
- Should I get a third dose and a booster shot?
And more!
The factsheet is available in two versions:
Our Easy Read edition. The Easy Read version uses pictures along with large text, and has more white space. Click here to download the Easy Read version of “Immunocompromised People and the Vaccine” in English.
Click here to download the Easy Read version of “Personas inmunocomprometidas y la vacuna contra el COVID-19” en Español.
A Plain Language version without accompanying graphics. Click here to download the Plain Language version of “Immunocompromised People and the Vaccine” in English.
There is also a video!
In English:
In Spanish:
You can find all of our accessible resources on COVID-19 here.