What to know
- COVID-19 vaccines help protect against severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
- Immunocompromised people are at higher risk of severe illness, which is why vaccination is especially important for this group.
- A 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for all people ages 6 months and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
- People with immunocompromising conditions are eligible for COVID-19 treatment and should seek care if they get sick, regardless of their vaccination status.
Who is moderately or severely immunocompromised?
You can be immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system) because of a medical condition or if you received medications or treatments that suppress your immune system.
You can self-confirm if you are moderately or severely immunocompromised. This means you do NOT need documentation to receive a COVID-19 vaccination you are eligible for.
Vaccine recommendations for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
A 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for all adults ages 18 years and older, including those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
A 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine is also recommended for children 6 months–17 years of age who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
For more COVID-19 vaccine information for special situations:
Certain vaccine brands are recommended for specific age groups. Learn more.
Getting additional doses
After talking with a healthcare provider, people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get more doses at least 2 months after their last dose of a 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine. For children ages 6 months–4 years, these doses should be the same vaccine brand.
Get more details about these recommendations.
People who recently had COVID-19
- If you recently had COVID-19, you may delay getting a COVID-19 vaccine for 3 months from either the date your symptoms started or, if you didn't have symptoms, the date you received a positive test.
- The risk of getting COVID-19 is less likely in the weeks to months following a SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Certain factors could be reasons to get a vaccine sooner rather than later, such as:
- Personal risk of severe COVID-19
- Risk of COVID-19 in a family or household member or other close contact
- Local levels of COVID-19 illness
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