Vaccine Information
Seasonal flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines are available to everyone 6 months and older.
Updated vaccines help protect you from virus strains spreading this fall and winter. Check availability at your local pharmacy, grocery store, doctor, or other provider.
Most health insurance plans pay for flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Need help paying?
Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Need to Know
- Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from severe illness and long-term health problems caused by viruses. Pregnant people, people with asthma or diabetes, people 65 or older, and children under 5 are at higher risk for severe illness.
- You can get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time, usually without an appointment.
- You do not need your vaccination information to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. If you still have a white CDC vaccination card, keep it for your records.
Find answers to your questions about flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines.
Need help paying for vaccines?
If you’re uninsured or underinsured, you can get COVID-19 vaccines at no cost. There are many ways to find a place to get free vaccines near you:
- For children 18 or younger: Vaccines for Children
- Contact your local health department
- Find a federally qualified health center
- Reach out to a rural health center
- Search vaccines.gov for locations that may provide free vaccines
RSV vaccines are available to those who need them
Like other viruses, RSV spreads in fall and winter. It can cause serious illness in older adults and young children. Talk to your health care provider about whether you need RSV protection.