Parents of young children don't have to wait for a pediatrician's appointment to get their children vaccinated. At CVS, pharmacists can vaccinate children as young as three for the flu and as young as five for COVID as long as an appointment is scheduled in advance. At CVS locations wit...
Can I get a flu shot at the same time as my COVID-19 booster and/or an RSV vaccine? When it comes to the COVID booster, always ask your doctor first, but the answer will most likely be "yes." There's a possibility that you may have a higher chance of experiencing side effects ...
“If it’s been more than six months since you’ve got your first series, the two doses or even the J&J, you have increased risk of contracting COVID,” said Tony Reed, executive vice president and chief medical officer of Temple Health System. “Whether it be the old variants, Delta ...
Gen X kids are busy helping their parents get a COVID vaccine. But it's become a confusing full-time job, and we're running out of patience.
If you need all three shots, can you get them at the same time in a one-and-done medical visit? The News & Observer talked with Dr. David Wohl, infectious disease expert with UNC Health, for answers. Can you get your COVID, flu and RSV shot at the same time?
Does that mean anyone eligible for another COVID shot should rush out and get it? And will the FDA eventually authorize a second booster for all adults? Read on to find out what the experts say about the second vaccine booster, including if it's necessary for everyone who's...
Here's the latest we know about the policies that should make COVID-19 vaccines free, andhow to find shotsat no cost. Free COVID vaccine for people with insurance Under federal law, plans are required to coverCOVID-19 vaccinesat no cost to you through providers within your insurer's net...
For apharmacy, there's the question of "how would you confirm a woman is 32 to 36 weeks pregnant," Qato said. "It's much easier for a vaccine that has no restrictions, like COVID or the flu, for a pharmacy to administer it." ...
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines. When will the next round of Covid boosters be available? A healthcare worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 booster shot at a vaccine clinic ins...
In this Jan. 25, 2022 file photo pre-loaded syringes of the COVID-19 vaccine are ready for use in New Orleans.Ted Jackson/AP, FILE People who pay out-of-pocket at pharmacies face higher prices: CVS plans to sell the updated vaccine for $201.99, said Amy Thibault, a spokesp...