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This fall, the COVID-19 vaccine will be updated to target the most common variants circulating at that time.
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  • Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?

    Vaccines have played an important role in protecting the health and safety of communities and nations throughout history. Hundreds of millions of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered safely. As a critical resource for care in our communities, Walgreens will remain focused on providing safe and convenient access to COVID-19 vaccines.

  • What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines?

    According to the CDC and FDA, adverse reactions or side effects for most people are usually mild and resolve within a few days. The most common adverse reactions reported after vaccination in clinical studies included:

    • Pain at injection site
    • Fatigue
    • Headache
    • Muscle pain
    • Chills
    • Joint pain
    • Fever
    • Injection site swelling
    • Injection site redness

    Some people also experience:

    • Nausea/vomiting
    • Body aches
    • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Is the COVID-19 vaccine covered by insurance?

    The COVID-19 vaccine is covered by most insurance plans, although provider networks may vary. Those enrolled in Medicare Part B may also receive the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost.

    Also, the CDC’s Bridge Access Program will provide free access to COVID-19 vaccines to adults 18 or older who are uninsured or whose insurance doesn’t fully cover all costs of the COVID-19 vaccine, through Dec. 31, 2024.

    If you have any questions, our pharmacists will confirm insurance coverage.

  • Can I choose which COVID-19 vaccine I receive at Walgreens?

    The CDC has no preference for any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. If you happen to have a preference, when scheduling an appointment you’ll be able to see which manufacturer is being offered for a specific appointment date. If the location you have selected is not offering your preferred manufacturer, you have the option to view additional locations and the manufacturer they are offering that day for your appointment. Vaccine availability varies by Walgreens location and not all may be available in all areas.

  • Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as my flu shot or other immunizations?

    Yes. You can get COVID-19 vaccines at the same time as other routine or seasonal vaccines, such as the flu vaccine.

  • How can I access my digital COVID-19 vaccine record?

    You can access your digital COVID-19 vaccine record through the Digital Dose Card page on Walgreens.com and on the Walgreens app. You can save your Walgreens COVID-19 vaccine record to Apple Wallet and Apple Health on an iPhone with iOS 15.1 or higher, and you can save it to Google Wallet on an Android phone with Android 5 OS or higher. Adding your COVID-19 vaccine record to Google Wallet can only be done from the Walgreens app (version 51.5 or higher) and not from a mobile browser.

  • Can I access my family’s COVID-19 vaccine history?

    Yes! You can view you and your family’s vaccine history at Walgreens through this link.

    To see your family’s vaccine history, you will need to ensure they are added to your account. To do that, follow the steps below:

    • Log in to your account
    • Navigate to Manage Family Prescriptions and add a Child or Adult.
    • Once the Child or Adult is added, you will be able to view their COVID-19 vaccination record on the Manage Family Prescriptions page.

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FAQs

What are the odds of getting long COVID with the vaccine? ›

19, 2021), the gap widened: 7.76 out of 100 unvaccinated people but only 3.5 out of 100 vaccinated people acquired long Covid. “Vaccines very clearly work, but also clearly, they don't totally wipe it out,” the study's senior author, Ziyad Al-Aly, said in an interview.

How many times can you get COVID shot? ›

People 5 years and older may get one dose of the updated vaccine at least two months after the last dose of any previous COVID vaccine. Babies and young children usually need more doses than older children and teens.

Is Moderna or Pfizer better? ›

Pfizer: Is There a “Best” mRNA Vaccine? Both of the mRNA vaccines available in the US are highly effective against severe COVID-19, but recent studies suggest that Moderna's elicits a stronger immune response and might be better at preventing breakthrough infections.

How long does the COVID vaccine last? ›

The Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Novavax vaccines protect against many known variants of COVID-19. The Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines offer immunity against COVID-19 for up to six months. To increase protection, getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended for everyone six months and older.

Is COVID still a risk? ›

While outcomes are improving, COVID-19 is still a public health threat and CDC continues to recommend using tools in the respiratory virus prevention tool kit that we know reduce the risk of severe disease.

What is the new strain of COVID-19 in 2024? ›

An additional rapidly emerging variant, KP.3, is believed to have similar virological and epidemiological characteristics to KP.2. A third emerging variant, LB.1, is also a "FLiRT" variant. Its rapid increase since early June 2024 indicates that it may overtake KP.3 as the dominant variant in the future.

Is the newest COVID vaccine safe? ›

Are COVID-19 vaccines safe? Yes, the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine is safe. It works in the same way as the original COVID-19 vaccines and all booster shots.

Can I switch from Pfizer to Moderna for booster? ›

Public health has also made it clear that it is safe to mix and match Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines for booster shots.

Is Moderna or Pfizer booster better for seniors? ›

A booster shot with the Moderna vaccine offered older people better protection against COVID-19 if they had previously taken Pfizer jabs, researchers at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) have found.

How often should I have a COVID booster? ›

If you have had your primary vaccination course and you're aged: 75 years or older, you're recommended further doses of COVID-19 vaccine every 6 months. 18 – 74 years with severe immunocompromise, you're recommended further doses of COVID-19 vaccine every 12 months.

How long is COVID immunity? ›

The immune response from a COVID-19 infection usually tamps down after 3-4 months, says Kawsar Talaat, MD, a vaccinologist and associate professor in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.

How effective is the COVID vaccine in 2024? ›

The newest vaccines are about 40 to 50% effective, which is not perfect. But they help a great deal in protecting against hospitalization and death. Immunities do wane over time.

How likely am I to get long COVID? ›

Adults and children can both be affected, though Long COVID appears to be more common in adults. Researchers do not yet know how common the condition is, but studies have estimated that it occurs in 5% to 30% of people with COVID-19.

What are the chances of long term side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine? ›

Side effects that don't go away after a few days are thought of as long term. Vaccines rarely cause any long-term side effects.

What are the symptoms of the long vax syndrome? ›

The most common symptoms were exercise intolerance reported by 170 (71%) participants, excessive fatigue by 167 (69%), numbness by 153 (63%), brain fog by 151 (63%), neuropathy by 151 (63%), insomnia by 148 (61%), palpitations by 145 (60%), myalgia by 132 (55%), tinnitus or humming in ears by 131 (54%), headache by 128 ...

What are the latest COVID symptoms in 2024? ›

Symptoms of COVID-19
  • feeling tired or exhausted.
  • an aching body.
  • a headache.
  • a sore throat.
  • a blocked or runny nose.
  • loss of appetite.
  • diarrhoea.
  • feeling sick or being sick.

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