COVID-19 Vaccine

Minnesota Department of Health

For general information about the COVID-19 pandemic 

• Call 833-431-2053  (Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
• Visit mn.gov/findmyvaccine
• Connect to a representative in American Sign Language.

Ramsey County

For questions about the COVID-19 vaccine in Ramsey County.

• 651-266-1190 (Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Vaxchat

A chatbot from Johns Hopkins that answers COVID-19 vaccine questions.

• Chat now

MN Black community

A 24/7 hotline providing callers with information about testing and resources that support food security, physical and mental health, employment, housing, childcare, legal rights and other COVID-19 related challenges.

• Call 612-254-1145
• More information

Minnesota Department of Human Services Resettlement Network

A hotline that ensures refugees and immigrants can get accurate, timely information about COVID-19.

• Call 651-318-0989 (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• More information (PDF)

Hacer Spanish hotline

A hotline sponsored by HACER and the Minnesota Department of Health that provides resources and assistance related to COVID-19.

• Call 651-304-6145
• More information

Briva Health

A hotline in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health to help Minnesota communities access essential resources during the pandemic. Hotline staff speak multiple languages and can assist Minnesotans in their native languages.

• Call 1-833-567-6662 (available everyday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• More information

Minnesota Department of Human Rights

Discrimination Helpline allows Minnesotans who experience or witness bias and discrimination to report incidents.

• 1-833-454-0148

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has approved booster shots for persons age 6 months and older. CDC recommends one updated (bivalent) booster dose:

6 months - 4 years

• For children aged 6 months–4 years who completed the Moderna primary series and if it has been at least 2 months since their last dose.
• Children who only completed 2 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines should get the Pfizer updated (bivalent) vaccine as the 3rd dose in their primary series.
• Children aged 6 months–4 years who completed their 3-dose primary series with only the monovalent Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are now eligible to receive a bivalent booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. There should be at least 8 weeks between the third dose of the primary series and a bivalent booster dose. 
  • Note: Children who received the third dose as the bivalent vaccine are NOT eligible for an additional dose.
• Find out if your child is up to date.

5 years and older

• For everyone aged 5 years and older if it has been at least 2 months since your last dose.
• People ages 6 years and older can get a different vaccine for their updated (bivalent) booster than they received for their primary series or last booster. 
• Find out if you or your child are up to date.

Weakened immune system

People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have different recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters. As of April 20, 2023, anyone who is 12+ years old and immunocompromised or 65+ years old can get an additional COVID-19 bivalent shot. 

If you had or currently have COVID-19

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you have recovered from COVID-19 infection provides added protection. If you recently had COVID-19, you may consider waiting for your next vaccine dose (primary dose or booster) for 3 months after your symptoms started or, if you had no symptoms, you first tested positive. Learn more.

Updated boosters

• If the last time you received a COVID-19 shot was before September 2022, it’s time to get aa COVID-19 bivalent shot.
• If you are ages 6 months – 64 years, not immunocompromised and got a shot of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine in fall of 2022 or later, you do not need to take further action.
• The updated (bivalent) boosters are called “bivalent” because they protect against both the original virus that causes COVID-19 and the Omicron variant BA.4 and BA.5.
• Previous boosters are called “monovalent” because they helped protect against the original virus that causes COVID-19. They provided some protection against Omicron, but not as much as the updated (bivalent) boosters.

Why do I need a booster shot?

• The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed over time. The different versions of the virus that have developed are called variants. Learn more about variants of the COVID-19 virus.
• Updated boosters can help build protection that has decreased since your last shot, and provide better protection against newer variants.
• Boosters are an important part of protecting yourself from getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19.
• Booster shots are common for many vaccines, like the flu shot or Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis).
• Video: Why are COVID-19 vaccine booster shots necessary? - Minnesota Department of Health

If you need to replace your vaccine card or show proof of COVID-19 vaccination:

• If between doses, ask for a vaccine card when you get your second dose.
• Look up your vaccine record on the Docket app.
• If fully vaccinated, contact the Minnesota Department of Health or call 651-201-3980.

Find your vaccine record with the Docket app

Easily and securely access your immunization record through the Docket app. The app connects to the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC), which combines all your vaccines into one record, regardless if they were given by different health care providers in Minnesota.

Use this app to view you or your child's record, including COVID-19 vaccination.

• Download the free app: Apple App Store or Google Play.
• How to use the Docket app (PDF)

If you don't or can't use the app, you can still access your record from your health care provider or through the Minnesota Department of Health.

Lost vaccine card 

What to do if you lose your COVID-19 vaccine card (fact sheet). Available in PDF format.

• Lost your vaccine card?
• ¿Perdió su tarjeta de vacunación? 
• Puas Yog Koj Muab Daim Npav Txhaj Tshuaj Poob Lawm?
• Miyaad lumisay Kaarkaaga Talaalka? 

Ramsey County residents who are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a result of COVID-19 are encouraged to call the county’s Crisis Team for support and resources.

• Adults (18 years and older): 651-266-7900
• Children (under the age of 18): 651-266-7878​

East Metro Crisis Alliance resource guide

The East Metro Crisis Alliance maintains a resource guide for providers and caregivers to use to quickly connect people with mental health and substance use services. Learn more and view the guide

More mental health resources

Domestic abuse and sexual violence

If you are concerned about the immediate safety of you or someone you know, call 911.

• SOS Sexual Violence Services
• Sexual violence prevention & response
• Domestic abuse resources