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health1 year ago

CDC Recommends Seniors Receive Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

The CDC has recommended an additional COVID vaccine dose for people aged 65 and older, which is now covered by health insurers. The new vaccine, targeting the omicron variant, is available at pharmacies and healthcare providers. Those without insurance can access it through the federal Bridge Access Program. Kaiser Permanente members may need to get the vaccine at a Kaiser facility. The Novavax vaccine is also authorized for those aged 12 and older. It's advised to delay vaccination for 3 months after a recent COVID infection. Vaccination appointments can be found through pharmacies, healthcare providers, vaccines.gov, and My Turn for uninsured individuals.

via KQED|
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health2 years ago

Accessible COVID Vaccinations for Uninsured Adults: Free Options at Local Pharmacy

Uninsured adults in the US are far less likely to have received the updated COVID vaccine compared to those with insurance, according to data from the CDC. To address this gap, the CDC launched the Bridge Access Program, a $1 billion effort to provide free COVID vaccine doses to uninsured or underinsured adults. The program aims to improve vaccine access for underserved communities and has been deployed through retail pharmacies, community health clinics, and local and state health departments. However, despite the program's efforts, there is still low demand for the vaccine. Public health advocates hope to see increased uptake as winter progresses, emphasizing the importance of vaccination in preventing severe illness and death from COVID-19.

via PBS NewsHour|
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health2 years ago

Accessing Free Covid Boosters: A Guide for Uninsured Americans

Uninsured Americans can now receive the newest Covid vaccines for free at select locations across the US through the Biden administration's Bridge Access Program. The federal government's search tool, Vaccines.gov, allows patients to find appointments for the new shots, with a filter specifically for locations providing vaccines at no cost to the uninsured. The majority of Americans can access the vaccines through private insurance or government payers, but the Bridge Access Program aims to fill the gap for the estimated 30 million uninsured Americans. Patients can schedule appointments directly with participating pharmacies, such as CVS and Walgreens, without needing to show ID cards.

via CNBC|
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health2 years ago

Addressing COVID-19 Vaccination Challenges for Uninsured Americans

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched the Bridge Access Program, a public-private partnership aimed at providing free COVID-19 vaccines to uninsured Americans. With an estimated 25-30 million adults at risk of losing access to affordable vaccines, the program will distribute doses through local pharmacies, public health infrastructure, and health centers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will oversee the program, which is set to run until December 2024. In the meantime, the CDC is also working on a longer-term solution called the Vaccines for Adults program, which would cover all recommended vaccinations for uninsured adults.

via CDC|
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