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Uninsured Americans can now get the newest Covid vaccines for free at certain locations across the country, just days after U.S. regulators greenlit those shots for most people. That filter specifically shows locations participating in the Biden administration's Bridge Access Program, which will provide free Covid vaccines and treatments to uninsured people through December 2024. The Bridge Access Program aims to maintain broad access to Covid products after a big shift in how the U.S. covers them. Previously, the federal government purchased Covid vaccines directly from manufacturers at a discount to distribute to all Americans for free. Meanwhile, the Bridge Access Program is aiming to fill the gap for the estimated 30 million uninsured Americans.
Organizations: Pfizer, Moderna, Centers for Disease Control, Walgreens, Biden Locations: U.S
is recommending an updated Covid-19 vaccine, which is better matched to the currently circulating virus, for everyone age 6 months and older. Those with certain underlying health conditions — approximately 70 percent of American adults — and weakened immune systems also are at greater risk than younger, healthier Americans. What’s more, anyone who gets infected with Covid can develop long Covid, and I don’t want any American to experience that if it can be avoided. People with long Covid can have many ongoing symptoms — like extreme tiredness, shortness of breath and headache — that diminish their quality of life. For people with health insurance, most plans will cover the Covid vaccine at no cost.
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Brian Cassella | Tribune News Service | Getty ImagesA new round of Covid vaccines is finally here in the U.S. Meanwhile, the FDA is still reviewing a third updated vaccine from Novavax for people ages 12 and up. Here's everything you need to know about the updated Covid vaccines, from where to find them, whether you can get them for free and when to get them. The agency's website outlines more specific guidelines for staying up to date on Covid vaccines, which differ depending on age group and risk level. Kroger Americans will soon be able to use the federal website vaccines.gov to find other locations offering the updated Covid shots, according to a CDC spokesperson.
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Americans Can Now Get an Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
  + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Associated Press | Sept. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com   time to read: +5 min
Most Americans should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, health officials said Tuesday. Here is what you need to know about the new COVID-19 shots:WHO SHOULD GET THE UPDATED VACCINE? The agency's panel of outside exerts recommended the updated COVID-19 shots by a vote of 13-1. But federal officials said the new COVID-19 shots still will be free to most Americans through private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Similar to how flu shots are updated each year, the FDA gave COVID-19 vaccine makers a new recipe for this fall.
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(CNN) As part of the White House's Covid-19 response plan for the fall, the US Department of Health and Human Services is debuting a video ad to encourage people to get the updated Covid-19 booster shot -- especially those who are 50 and older. An English version of the ad begins airing on television Thursday, and a Spanish version will air beginning Monday, according to HHS. These ads, first reported on CNN, also will go live on radio and online, and a print campaign is expected Monday. "These ads highlight the importance of getting updated vaccines, especially for older Americans -- directing them to Vaccines.gov," Sarah Lovenheim, HHS assistant secretary for public affairs, told CNN in an email. "The HHS COVID-19 Vaccine Public Education Campaign continues to work tirelessly to ensure Americans have the information and access they need to protect themselves from COVID-19."
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