Boosted is Best

The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and continue to be highly effective against hospitalization and severe outcomes of COVID-19. The speed with which the omicron variant spread underscores the importance of getting vaccinated and getting a booster. Everyone ages 12 and older should get a booster shot. Adults age 50 and older and some immunocompromised people are now eligible to get a second Pfizer or Moderna booster dose at least 4 months after their first booster. Find out more about COVID vaccines and boosters at www.mass.gov/vaccine and in Salem specifically at www.salemma.gov/vaccine.