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.
Who is eligible to get the second COVID-19 booster shot?
Second booster shots are available if you are aged 50 or older, if you are 12 and older and are immune-compromised, or if you got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for your initial dose and your first booster dose. You should get this second booster only if it has been 4 months since your first booster shot.
Can I choose which COVID-19 vaccine I get?
Yes, depending on your age, you can choose which COVID-19 vaccine to get. For adults ages 18 years and older, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) are preferred over Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J/Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine. You may get J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in some situations.Currently, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine available to children ages 5 through 17 years old.Learn more about your COVID-19 vaccination, including how to find a vaccination location, what to expect at your appointment, and more.
Can high blood pressure be a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine?
So far, no data suggests that COVID-19 vaccines cause an increase in blood pressure.
Should I get a second booster or wait for new vaccine?
“Don't wait for a better vaccine, because you leave yourself vulnerable,” Talaat says. “Get what boosters you're eligible for now, and then you will have the opportunity to get another booster that may provide broader protection in the fall.”
What is Paxlovid rebound?
Paxlovid is the leading oral medication for preventing severe cases of COVID-19 in high-risk individuals. However, symptoms returned in some patients after treatment was completed, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health advisory on this so-called “COVID-19 rebound.”
Can you mix and match COVID-19 booster shots?
The FDA has authorized the use of mix-and-match booster doses for currently available COVID-19 vaccines based on the results of a NIAID-supported study.
Can you mix and match the vaccines for your mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) primary vaccination series?
No, vaccines used for the primary vaccination series should be same. However, if the mRNA vaccine product given for the first two doses is not available or is unknown, either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) may be administered.
Is there a difference between the Moderna COVID-19 booster and Moderna third shot?
In the case of Moderna, the booster dose is only half of the original dose. Unlike boosters, third/additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines are for people who received the complete starter series of vaccines but then their immune systems didn't have a good enough response.
Could your high blood pressure be due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
A large observational study, recently published in the journal Circulation, reviewed health data from more than half a million Americans from 50 states and the District of Columbia. It found a small, but consequential, rise in average blood pressure during the early peak of the pandemic.
What are the common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?
The most commonly reported side effects were pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, and fever.
Are long term side effects possible with the COVID-19 vaccine?
Benefits of Vaccination Outweigh the Risks Serious side effects that could cause a long-term health problem are extremely unusual following any vaccination, including COVID-19 vaccination.