UPMC Health Plan recommends COVID-19 booster shots for all who are eligible

Jan. 2022Important Notices
"The CDC recently indicated that everyone ages 16 and older can get a COVID-19 booster shot.

  • 16-17-year-olds can only get a Pfizer vaccine booster.
  • Those 18 and older can get a booster with any of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Pfizer and Moderna boosters should be given at least six months after the second vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson booster should be given at least two months after the first vaccine.

To read more about booster shots, visit the CDC's webpage.

For the most recent COVID-19 policy and billing updates from UPMC Health Plan, please see these resources:

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