What is a flu vaccine?
Influenza (flu) vaccines (often called “flu shots”) are vaccines that protect against the four influenza viruses that research indicates most common during the upcoming season. Most flu vaccines are “flu shots” given with a needle, usually in the arm, but there also is also a nasal spray flu vaccine.
Who should and who should not get a flu vaccine?
Everyone 6 months of age and older should get an influenza (flu) vaccine every season with rare exception. CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has made this recommendation since the 2010-2011 flu season.
How effective is the seasonal flu shot?
Influenza (flu) vaccine effectiveness (VE) can vary. The protection provided by a flu vaccine varies from season to season and depends in part on the age and health status of the person getting the vaccine and the similarity or “match” between the viruses in the vaccine and those in circulation.
Flu and COVID-19: Similarities and Differences
You have questions about the COVID-19 Vaccines. That’s good. It’s normal to be cautious when something new comes along. Getting informed about COVID-19 vaccines is an important step to help us stop this pandemic. COVID-19 vaccines are free and have become widely available in the U.S. Everyone 12 years of age and older is eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. * Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is now recommended for children ages 5-11.
Frequency Asked COVID-19 Questions
Types of COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses & Third Doses
Additional COVID-19 vaccine doses can improve protection against COVID-19 for older adults, those with certain medical conditions, and other groups at higher risk.
Booster doses – Booster doses provide additional immunity when the immune response from the first two vaccine doses has decreased over time (at least 6 months). (Pfizer only).
About boosters » Third vaccine doses
- Third doses benefit those with severely compromised immune systems when given at least 4 weeks after a two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series. About third doses »
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens
Find a COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 Years and Older
- The federal government is providing the COVID-19 vaccine free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.
- Check with your child’s healthcare provider about whether they offer COVID-19 vaccination.
- Check your local pharmacy’s website to see if vaccination walk-ins or appointments are available for children.
- Contact your state, territorial, local, or tribal health department for more information.
Helpful Resources
Community Resources
For more information about New Horizon Ministries, Inc – NHCI Vaccine Equity Access Program (VEAP), call 769-208-3598.
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