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Booster shots are here. Take our quiz to see if you need one

By Pien Huang,

Alyson Hurt, Rina Torchinsky, Carmel Wroth

Published October 26, 2021 at 2:58 PM EDT

Leon County Judge John Cooper on June 30, 2022, in a screen grab from The Florida Channel.

Many Americans are now eligible for a COVID vaccine booster. Are you? Our quiz will help you figure it out.

Updated Nov. 12, 2021

Scientists and federal health agencies debated COVID-19 boosters for weeks, and are now recommending them for all three approved vaccines, for some — but not all — Americans.

Feeling a little lost in all the details about who is currently supposed to get a booster? Take our quiz to understand what federal health officials advise in your situation, based on the current scientific evidence. Note: Some states, including California and Colorado, are now offering boosters to all adults.

To learn more about the debate around boosters and the evidence that vaccine immunity is waning for certain groups of people, read our booster FAQ.

Booster shots are here. Take our quiz to see if you need one

Many Americans are now eligible for a COVID vaccine booster. Are you? Our quiz will help you figure it out.

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