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Your risk of catching COVID is at its lowest since 2020—but here's why you should still get boosted for Christmas

As the Christmas season looms, with its crowded end-of-year parties, family gatherings and busy travel schedules, many New Zealanders might be asking a now familiar question: should I get another ... Read More

‘Can I Skip the COVID Booster This Fall?’ The Confusion Is Real—Here’s How to Navigate the New Rules

The start of fall ushers in a new school year, sweater weather, pumpkin spice, and the horrors of yet another election cycle kicking into high gear. And thanks to the pandemic, the season also brings ... Read More

Here’s how to get a COVID-19 booster and have your insurance pay for it

Drugstores are ready to deliver updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall and insurers plan to pay for them, even though the shots no longer come recommended by an important government committee. On Friday, ... Read More

When and where to get your fall 2025 COVID-19 booster

The COVID-19 fall 2025 booster is now widely available in Massachusetts, with Gov. Maura Healey issuing a standing order on Sept. 3 to ensure access for “all eligible persons.” How to get a COVID-19 ... Read More

PolitiFact FL: Can I get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this year? Is it available? Will insurance cover it?

WLRN has partnered with PolitiFact to fact-check Florida politicians. The Pulitzer Prize-winning team seeks to present the true facts, unaffected by agenda or biases. Winter is approaching. U.S. COVID ... Read More

Trying to get a COVID vaccine right now? Here's what to know

This is a major update to a story that was first published earlier in September. It reflects what readers need to know after an important vaccine advisory panel met on Thursday and Friday. Getting a ... Read More

Here’s how — and where — Utahns can get a COVID-19 booster

Changing leaves and dropping temperatures mean it’s officially autumn — which also brings the beginning of vaccine season. The guidance around COVID-19 vaccinations also has been changing, but here is ... Read More

When should I get my flu shot? Can I get COVID vaccine at the same time?

As fall approaches, it's time to start preparing for the start of flu season as well. Influenza can spread any time of year, but typically increases in fall and winter in the U.S., according to the ... Read More

Can you get a COVID shot? Here’s your fall vaccine guide

Crisp weather is popping up across the United States, signalling the start of fall, a new school year and, of course, respiratory virus season. But five years after the emergence of the COVID-19 ... Read More

Do young people need Covid boosters? Research shows more protection for ages 65 and older

Covid vaccines continue to protect against serious illness and death, especially for people ages 65 and older, although the benefits for younger adults are not as clear, according to a large new study ... Read More

CDC Approves New Covid-19 Vaccine Guidelines. How to Get a Booster Shot.

The CDC’s vaccine panel voted in September on new guidance for immunizations. Debra Houry, the agency’s former chief medical officer, explained her concerns for public health in the U.S. Photo ... Read More

Your risk of catching COVID is at its lowest in years – but here’s why you should still get boosted for Christmas

COVID-19 risk might be much lower than in past summers, but it’s not gone - making a pre-Christmas booster for some a good idea. Read More