--- title: CDC Makes Pfizer Booster Shot Recommendations description: The CDC recommended a distribution plan for Pfizer booster shots for specific vulnerable populations and those in high-risk institutional and occupational image: https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/cdc%20booser%20B.jpg --- ![CDC Makes Pfizer Booster Shot Recommendations](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/cdc%20booser%20B.jpg) # CDC Makes Pfizer Booster Shot Recommendations - Home - [Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers](https://blog.nisbenefits.com) - CDC Makes Pfizer Booster Shot Recommendations [ Erin Woulfe ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-woulfe) 10/13/2021 [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news), [ COVID-19](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/covid-19) [0 Comments ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/cdc-makes-pfizer-booster-shot-recommendations#postComment) 1 Minutes *1.5 minute read* The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a [statement](https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0924-booster-recommendations-.html) recommending a distribution plan for Pfizer booster shots. The booster is recommended for specific vulnerable populations and those in high-risk institutional and occupational settings. The CDC recommends the following populations should receive a Pfizer booster shot at least six months after their Pfizer primary series: - People aged 65 and older and residents in long-term care settings - People aged 50-64 years with underlying medical conditions The CDC recommends the following populations **may** receive a Pfizer booster shot at least six months after their Pfizer primary series: - People aged 18-49 years with underlying medical conditions - People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional settings. This action means that Pfizer booster doses will become available soon for eligible individuals. Individuals should monitor updates from local health officials for information on vaccine distribution. Vaccine booster recommendations for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are still pending. [Download the bulletin](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20supporting%20documents/bulletin-cdc-booster-vulnerable-people.pdf) for more details. [![Broker Report Card](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3325505/d0b5bcbd-76a3-4632-ac70-e9c05aeaa858.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3325505/d0b5bcbd-76a3-4632-ac70-e9c05aeaa858) *This blog is intended to be a compilation of information and resources pulled from federal, state, and local agencies. This is not intended to be legal advice. 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