Vaccines
Not sure which vaccines you actually need? We’ve got you.
3 in 5 people age 50+ are at higher risk.
60% of people 50 and older have at least one condition that puts them at higher risk for COVID-19 and RSV.
Source: CDC
What keeps you from getting vaccinated?
All vaccine ingredients are publicly listed and reviewed for safety by the FDA.
Some ingredients are designed to safely trigger an immune response, while others help protect the vaccine itself against contamination.
Check out the article Vaccine ingredients: What they are and what they do for more information on ingredients, safety, and common concerns.
If your doctor hasn’t mentioned vaccination, you can bring it up.
Working together with your doctor or pharmacist is a great way to help decide which respiratory vaccines are right for you.
See more in the article How to talk with your healthcare provider(s) about vaccines.
Even if you feel healthy, your immune system changes.
It happens as you get older in ways you don’t always feel. Vaccines can help protect you from getting really sick by teaching your immune system how to fight serious infections.
See which ones could be right for you.
Most side effects are mild and go away in a few days.
This is your body’s way of showing that it’s learning to protect you from future illness.
Still, it’s good to know the difference between a normal response and something more serious. See the article What to know about vaccine side effects to find out more.
We can help you find days, times and locations.
That way, getting vaccinated can fit conveniently into your schedule. Same day appointments may also be available.
If you’re eligible for more than one vaccine, you also can typically book shots together to save time.
Managing vaccine costs is a real concern.
Just know that if you have insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid, your COVID, RSV, pneumococcal pneumonia, and flu vaccines may be available at no additional cost to you.
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Health insurance covers routine vaccines for nearly 80% of adults in the United States.
If you have insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid, most recommended vaccines could be covered at no cost to you.
If you’re uninsured, you will typically pay the list price per dose but costs vary by pharmacy.
Correct answer: If you have insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid, most recommended vaccines could be covered at no cost to you.
If you’re uninsured, you will typically pay the list price per dose but costs vary by pharmacy.
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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. Find out more in the article, What to know about vaccine side effects.
How do I know which respiratory vaccines to get?
Working with your doctor or pharmacist is a great way to help decide which respiratory vaccines are right for you.
We can help, too. Answer a few questions to get a personalized vaccine list. It takes about 2 minutes.
Is there a best time to get vaccinated?
Vaccination schedules depend on age, health conditions, and risk factors. Ask your doctor or pharmacist which respiratory vaccines are right for you.