How much does the COVID-19 vaccine cost without insurance?
COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone ages 5 years and older at no cost. Vaccines were paid for with taxpayer dollars and will be given free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of insurance or immigration status.
What is COVAX?
COVAX is the vaccines pillar of the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) AcceleratorThe ACT Accelerator is a ground-breaking global collaboration to accelerate the development, production, and equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines.
What is an Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 vaccine?
In emergencies, the experts at the FDA can decide that the benefits of a drug justify a shorter process. If so, the FDA can issue an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Under an EUA, the FDA maintains its strict standards but makes decisions more quickly than usual.
Are COVID-19 vaccines documentation private or confidential?
Yes. Documentation or other information regarding an individual's vaccination status is confidential medical information under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and some state privacy laws.
What is COVAX in the context of COVID-19?
COVAX is the vaccines pillar of the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator. The ACT Accelerator is a ground-breaking global collaboration to accelerate the development, production, and equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines.
What is the Covax facility for COVID-19 vaccines?
The COVAX Facility is the global pooled procurement mechanism for COVID-19 vaccines through which COVAX will ensure fair and equitable access to vaccines for all 190 participating economies, using an allocation framework formulated by WHO.
What is Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic?
The FDA can issue EUA during a public health emergency—like a pandemic—to allow the use of unapproved medical products to diagnose, treat or prevent serious or life-threatening diseases. Prior to issuing EUA, safety and efficacy must be demonstrated and certain FDA criteria must be met; there also must be evidence that strongly suggests that patients have benefited from a treatment or test, and there are no adequate, approved or available alternatives.
Which COVID-19 vaccines are listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Johnson & Johnson's Janssen.Moderna.Pfizer-BioNTech.AstraZeneca.Covaxin.Covishield.BIBP/Sinopharm.Sinovac.Novavax/CovovaxConvidecia
When was the COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid approved by the FDA?
FDA authorized Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) in December 2021 for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kg) with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing who are also at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19
What is a COVID-19 vaccination record card?
At your first vaccination appointment, you should get a CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record card that tells you what COVID-19 vaccine you received, the date you received it, and where you received it. Keep your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record card for future use.
Will my medical and personal information be keep private if I have COVID-19 discussions with the health department?
Discussions with health department staff are confidential. This means that your personal and medical information will be kept private and only shared with those who may need to know, like your health care provider.
Can I donate blood following receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine in the US?
Yes, individuals who receive a nonreplicating, inactivated or mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine can donate blood without a waiting period.