After you receive the COVID-19 vaccine:
1. Plan to get your second dose.
The COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna will require more than one dose. Your vaccine provider will let you know if you need an additional dose and will help provide a way to remind you when it’s time to return for the second dose. They will also give instructions on how to enroll in V-Safe. It is important to complete the vaccination series for complete protection against COVID-19.
2. Enroll in V-Safe.
After receiving the vaccine, you’ll be asked to enroll in V-safe. V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Through V-safe, you can quickly tell CDC if you have any side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Depending on your answers, someone from CDC may call to check on you and get more information. And V-safe will remind you to get your second COVID-19 vaccine dose if you need one. [Instructions on downloading and using the V-safe app]
3. Ask your health care provider if a booster shot is right for you.
Booster shots are now available. Ask your health care provider if a booster shot is right for you.
4. Keep following safety protocols until CDC and local officials advise that it is no longer necessary.
