Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates (ARA) is aware that the CDC and FDA has recommended COVID-19 booster shots for immunocompromised patients. Based on recommendations from the CDC and FDA, patients who have an autoimmune condition and are on prednisone or
immune modulating medication are eligible for a third dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. At present, it is recommended that the third dose be the same type as what was originally given. If you received the J&J vaccine, it is not yet recommended for you to get a second dose of the vaccine. Recommendations should be coming soon.
Patients who are on medication for an autoimmune condition and have received the Moderna vaccine with the second dose being more than 28 days ago are eligible to get a third dose at select ARA locations. If you would like to make an appointment, please request one through your
patient portal. If you received the Pfizer vaccine, you should contact your pharmacy to obtain an appointment for a third dose, or check the
ARA website for other local vaccine clinics.