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5 Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy

Why should I get my child vaccinated for COVID?

Why do we need boosters for the COVID-19 vaccine?

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What does a COVID vaccine booster do?

Is "natural immunity" better than a COVID-19 vaccine?

What are some of the risks of not being vaccinated for COVID-19?

What does it mean that the COVID vaccine is available under emergency use authorization?

If I had COVID do I need to be vaccinated?

Why are we worried about the Delta variant?

Do kids need the COVID vaccine?

Do I have to pay to get vaccinated for COVID?

W. Kamau Bell Talks with Doctors About Why You Shouldn't Wait to Get a COVID Vaccine

5 Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy

Why do we need boosters for the COVID-19 vaccine?

What does a COVID vaccine booster do?

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OBGYNs, a nurse and midwife answer questions about pregnancy, fertility and the COVID vaccine.

Is the COVID vaccine safe in the first trimester? Do my antibodies pass to my baby? Can I get vaccinated when breastfeeding? Will the vaccine affect future fertility? And more.

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5 Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids

Do kids need it? How do we know it’s safe? What to expect after the vaccine? And more! Pediatricians Rhea Boyd and Ilan Shapiro and infectious disease epidemiologist Jessica Malaty Rivera answer the questions parents have about the COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 and up.

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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.

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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.

Let’s TALK about the COVID vaccines.

Let’s Talk About the COVID Vaccines!

Have a loved one who is still waiting to get vaccinated for COVID?

THE CONVERSATION / LA CONVERSACIÓN has more than 250 FAQ videos by health care experts that address the most common questions about the COVID vaccine. You can also get tips for how to start the conversation.

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Got questions about the COVID vaccines? Doctors, nurses and community health workers have answers!