Depending on where you live in the US, advice and paths to a Covid-19 booster are going to differ. So we've put together a guide that should give you an accurate overview of how to get the jab. wired.trib.al/0lfmrPH 1/8
All American adults are able to sign up for a booster appointment. At least five months must have elapsed since your primary Pfizer-BioNTech or your Moderna series, and at least two months after your Johnson & Johnson. 2/8
You can check out Vaccines.gov and the CDC to locate available vaccines near you. You can also follow its Twitter account for updates. 3/8
Vaccination sites typically tell you which brand of booster shot is available and let you choose when scheduling. It takes two weeks after your booster shot for your body to build up its maximum defenses. 4/8
Like the initial vaccines, booster shots are typically covered by your insurance, but check with your provider before you commit to an appointment. Private practices and retail locations, such as pharmacies, usually require you to bring an ID and health insurance card. 5/8
After your vaccination, you can sign up for V-safe, the CDC's Health Checker website. It will send you phone notifications to fill out an easy survey in the days and weeks after getting your vaccine, asking about any symptoms you've experienced. 6/8
For more information about the booster and initial vaccine, read the full story here: wired.trib.al/0lfmrPH 7/8
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