Vaccines
Vaccines can help you fight back before you get sick.
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Learn more about respiratory vaccines and how they can help your body fight illness before it begins.
RSV
RSV can lead to an estimated 180,000 hospitalizations among adults age 50+ each year in the US.
Source: CDC
COVID-19
In 2023-2024, COVID-19 vaccines cut severe illness by about half in the US.
Source: CDC
Pneumococcal pneumonia
Each year in the US, pneumococcal pneumonia leads to hundreds of thousands of cases, with over 225,000 hospitalizations.
Source: CDC
Flu
During the 2023-2024 flu season, it is estimated that flu vaccines prevented 3,500 deaths in the US.
Source: CDC
Myths and facts
Vaccines are some of the most studied breakthroughs in medical history.
Vaccines are built on science and backed by years of testing. But there is confusing information out there. When you understand the evidence, it’s easier to make health choices you can feel good about.
Source: Milbank Quarterly Opinion
Can you get multiple vaccines?
You can get one or more vaccines at a time.
The CDC recommends getting more than 1 vaccine in a single visit. Make sure to check with your doctor first. Getting vaccines at the same time helps protect against different diseases, with fewer appointments.
How serious are side effects?
Side effects are typically mild and short.
Most are temporary. Serious reactions are rare and carefully monitored, making vaccines one of the safest ways to prevent severe illness.
Isn’t good hygiene enough?
Hygiene is important, but it's not always enough.
Vaccines do what soap can’t: train your immune system to fight an infection. An illness can still spread in the cleanest environments, so keep up with your shots.
Is natural immunity better?
Natural immunity can help, but there are still risks.
Natural infection may lead to some immunity, but it can also make you very sick. Vaccines are still the safer route to reducing hospital visits and deaths every year.
Learn more about how to help keep yourself and others healthy.
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Scheduling
Stay on top of your health. Find vaccine locations and book an appointment near you.
Eligibility
See which vaccines you may be eligible for. Just enter your age and answer a few questions.
Even if you're feeling healthy, vaccines can still help strengthen your immune response against certain illnesses. Learn more and check your eligibility today.
It's ok to have questions, but knowledge is power. Get the facts on vaccines.
Stay on top of your preventive health! You can check your eligibility and schedule up to two vaccines at a time on VaxAssist.
It's ok to have questions. Whatever your reason, it’s important to have the facts and know your eligibility for vaccines.
It's ok to have questions, but knowledge is power. Get the facts on side effects.
Vaccines are one of the first lines of defense against many serious respiratory illnesses.
Even if you're feeling healthy, vaccines can still help strengthen your immune response against certain illnesses. Learn more and check your eligibility today.
Learn how to start the conversation with your doctor.
It's ok to have questions, but knowledge is power. Get the facts on vaccines.
It's ok to have questions. Whatever your reason, it’s important to have the facts and know your eligibility for vaccines.
Savings and payment
Understand vaccine costs.
If you have insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid, your COVID-19, RSV, or pneumococcal pneumonia, and flu vaccinations may be available at no additional cost to you.
Contact your insurance company for specific cost information for these vaccines. People without insurance may pay the list price per dose, plus any additional pharmacy charges that may apply.
Learn more about how to help keep yourself and others healthy.
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Save on Pfizer medication.
Commercially insured patients may get access to co-pay and savings cards for Pfizer medications. Eligibility and terms and conditions apply.
Keep up with vaccinations.
Help protect yourself from contagious viruses such as COVID-19 and RSV. Check your eligibility and book appointments.
Still have questions?
How are vaccines tested for safety?
Before a vaccine is even introduced to the public, it is put through rigorous testing to ensure it meets robust safety and efficacy standards. Once the vaccine is introduced to the public, the CDC closely monitors its safety, and shares updates when new information becomes available.
What are some respiratory vaccine side effects?
Side effects reported after vaccination can vary from person to person. Common side effects can include, but are not limited to pain, redness, swelling at the injection site, fatigue, fever, headache, nausea, diarrhea, and muscle or joint pain. In rarer cases, side effects like fainting or severe allergic reactions can occur. For more information on side effects, visit the COVID-19, RSV, Pneumococcal pneumonia, and Flu pages on PfizerForAll™.
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How do I know which respiratory vaccines to get?
PfizerForAll is linked directly to VaxAssist, where you can check your eligibility and book appointments for up to two vaccines.
Is there a best time to get vaccinated?
Vaccination schedules depend on age, health conditions and risk factors. So it’s always best to talk to your pharmacist or healthcare professional about what vaccines are recommended for you and when. Visit the COVID-19, RSV, Pneumococcal pneumonia, and Flu pages, or the CDC Vaccination schedule for more information.
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