Can I get one of the original mRNA COVID-19 vaccines instead of a bivalent vaccine for my booster dose?

Although a booster dose of an original COVID-19 mRNA vaccine appears to restore protection against severe disease and death against the currently circulating variants, a bivalent vaccine is recommended for the booster dose for those 5 years of age and older. This is because the bivalent vaccine is expected to provide better protection. If you prefer to get one of the original COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, this is an option. You can make this request at the clinic.