Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines

Last updated: December 6, 2021

COVID-19 Booster at Henry Ford

Henry Ford offers boosters of Pfizer to established patients at our Primary Care sites. Schedule an appointment for a booster using MyChart.
Here’s what to know:

Ages 18+ who were vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna at least 6 months ago can receive a booster shot.
Ages 18+ who were vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson at least 2 months ago can receive a booster shot.
Regardless of the vaccine you already received, if you are 18+ you can receive any vaccine for your booster shot.
Henry Ford offers the Pfizer vaccine.

Special Instructions for Immunocompromised People

Immunocompromised people ages 12+ who received Pfizer: If you are fully vaccinated with Pfizer, 28 days after your second shot, you can receive a third dose. Six months after the third dose, adults 18 years and older can receive a booster dose. The booster (fourth shot) can be any of the available vaccines.

Immunocompromised people ages 18+ who received Moderna: If you are fully vaccinated with Moderna, 28 days after your second shot, you can receive a third, full dose. Six months after the third dose, you can receive a booster of any of the available vaccines. The Moderna booster is a half dose. (Please note that Henry Ford does not offer Moderna vaccine.)

Immunocompromised people ages 18+ who received Johnson & Johnson: You can receive a booster of any available vaccine two months after the original dose.

If you are not a Henry Ford patient or you would like Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine, please visit www.michigan.gov/covidvaccine for options near you.

COVID-19 Vaccine Questions and Answers

We know you have a lot of questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. Use the links below to navigate to the topic you're interested in learning more about.

COVID-19 Vaccine Basics - Information about where you can receive the vaccine, how to schedule an appointment and general information on the vaccines.
COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness - Answers to your questions about the safety of the vaccines, what side effects you may experience and how effective the vaccine will be for you.
Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine – Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for children and how to schedule an appointment for your child at Henry Ford.
Booster Doses – Find out more about COVID-19 boosters and if you are eligible.
Third Doses for Immunocompromised People – These FAQs will answers questions people with compromised immune systems may have about COVID-19 and third doses.
Fertility, Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccines – If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, find answers to your vaccine questions here.