For up-to-date information, view our Home Isolation and Exposure Guidance.
The Hawai`i Department of Health has shifted from using the term “fully vaccinated,” to “up to date on vaccination” as of January, 2022.
Prior, “fully vaccinated” meant a person had completed their initial series of a COVID-19 Vaccine (2 doses for Pfizer and Moderna or 1 dose of the J&J vaccine.) As more information has been learned about vaccine effectiveness and the need for boosters, the DOH recommends that all eligible people should receive a booster to be up to date on their vaccination.
| Vaccine Received | Up To Date Definition |
|---|---|
| Pfizer-BioNTech | You are up to date 2 weeks after receiving your second dose of Pfizer AND it has either been less than 5 months since your second dose OR you have received a booster. |
| Moderna | You are up to date 2 weeks after receiving your second dose of Moderna AND it has either been less than 5 months since your second dose OR you have received a booster. |
| Johnson & Johnson | You are up to date 2 weeks after receiving your Johnson & Johnson vaccine AND it has either been less than 2 months since your dose OR you have received a booster. |
Booster Eligibility Requirements Relating to Quarantine
For people 18 and older, if it has been more than 5 months after your second dose for an mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) vaccine or more than 2 months after your first dose of the J&J vaccine, you must have received a booster to be eligible for Up to Date on Vaccine Quarantine. Adolescents ages 12-17 should receive a Pfizer booster 5 months after completing their initial 2 dose series.| If you Received | Who should get a booster | When to get a booster | Which booster can you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer-BioNTech | Everyone 12 years and older. | At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series. | Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna are preferred but J&J may be considered for adults 18+. Teens 12-17 years old may only get a Pfizer booster. |
| Moderna | Adults 18 years and older. | At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series. | Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna are preferred but J&J may be considered for adults 18+. |
| Johnson & Johnson | Adults 18 years and older. | At least 2 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination dose. | Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna are preferred but J&J may be considered for adults 18+. |
Quarantine Guidelines
- Stay home (quarantine) for 5 days after your last contact with the person with COVID-19.
- If you were fully vaccinated OR boosted, you can skip quarantine as long as you DO NOT have any symptoms. (see guidance above)
- Wear a mask around others for 10 days.
- Get tested on day 5.
- Maintain distance from others in your home and wear a mask when you cannot.
- Watch for symptoms for 14 days after your last contact with the person with COVID-19.
- If you develop symptoms or test positive, immediately self-isolate and get tested.
Isolation Guidelines
- Stay at home for 5 days (except to seek medical care).
- Stay in a separate room.
- Do NOT eat meals with other people.
- Avoid physical contact with other people and pets.
- Do NOT share unwashed personal items.
- If you must be around others, wear a mask.
- Monitor your symptoms. If you have trouble breathing, chest pain or other emergency symptoms call 911.
- If you have no symptoms or you are feeling better after 5 days, you can leave your home as long as you are fever free without the use of fever-reducing medication.
- Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
If you have further questions
Call the Hawai`i COVID-19 Hotline at (808) 586-8332
Available 24/7. Outside of regular business hours services are more limited and you may be asked to leave a message.