I got the Moderna vaccine. Can I get a Pfizer booster?
Here's what's known about mixing-and-matching Covid-19 vaccines.
I see my Dr on the 29th, , that is going to be one of my questions, I had pfizer. I also need my flu and shingles shots.
Luckily my Shingles shots are behind me. They Hurt, & had unpleasant effects. However, nothing like actual Shingles, so well worth it!
@AnneWimsey I have had to fight with my provider for the shingles shot, I had some health problems and they wanted them all clear before they gave it to me. I haven't gotten either the flu or pfizer booster just so that they will not be in conflict.
I've received my two shots of Moderna, and I'm happy to wait for guidance on when a 3rd shot might be recommended for me. From what I've heard, the antibody response from the original 2 doses of Moderna, given 4 weeks apart, hasn't waned as fast as the Pfizer doses given 3 weeks apart.
So, I'm going to stick with the Moderna plan... plus I hear that there might also be a tweak to the vaccine to better combat the newer variants, which for me is worth waiting for. I've been following discussions with immunology experts and I feel I'm still pretty well protected, though my 2nd dose of Moderna was 5 months ago.
You can get your booster right now (same day appointment over the phone ) if over 65 here in CT at just about any pharmacy. Started late last week.
I had been wondering the same thing, since I got Moderna 6.5 months ago, and am over 65. I heard on the local news (I think) that Moderna people can't get Pfizer boosters, but I think that's just because it hasn't been studied enough. I'll ask my doctor, because I've also heard it's okay to mix.
Glad I got the Pfizer vaccines. Next month, I will be eligible for a booster shot. Hooray!