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THE CONVERSATION: Between Us, About Us.
Doctors, nurses, researchers and community health care workers provide facts and dispel misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines in this FAQ video series from KFF with the Black Coalition Against COVID and UnidosUS.
The latest installment about the COVID vaccines and children is created in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Available rights-free and designed for sharing on social media.
COVID-19 Info
Visit the CDC hub for the latest on all things COVID-19, including current cases and stats, info on symptoms and prevention, travel restrictions and more.
The Vaccines
Safe and effective vaccines are now authorized to protect against COVID-19 illness. Get the latest on who is eligible, what to expect, and how many vaccines have been distributed so far.
FAQs
Answers to frequently-asked questions about COVID-19 from the CDC. How does COVID-19 spread? How can I protect myself? When should I get tested? And more!
Find FREE COVID-19 Vaccines Near You!
Everyone ages 5+ can get a COVID-19 vaccine, and those 12+ can get a booster shot.
There is no cost to get a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S., regardless of insurance or immigration status.
Fast Facts on the COVID-19 Vaccines
Key Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines:
- COVID-19 vaccines help protect against severe disease and death, including from variants of the virus (e.g. Delta or Omicron variant).
- Children ages 5+ and adults are eligible to receive a FREE COVID-19 vaccine.
- People who are immunocompromised are recommended to get an additional dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (i.e. Pfizer or Moderna).
- Everyone ages 12+ can now get a booster shot. Boosters are recommended five months after the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months after the J&J vaccine. Teens 12–17 years old may only get the Pfizer vaccine booster currently.