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

T he 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, September also brings ... Read More

Where can I get COVID vaccines in CA? Will my insurance cover them? What to know

Under the FDA’s guidance, eligible individuals can now get vaccinated at pharmacies, hospitals and clinics across California. Here’s who qualifies and where to get the latest COVID vaccines in ... Read More

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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccines for anyone age 65 and older and any person 6 months and older who has at least one underlying health condition that increases ... Read More

Aetna, Emblem Health and UnitedHealthcare will cover cost of updated COVID-19 vaccine, insurers say

Aetna, Emblem Health and UnitedHealthcare told Newsday they would pay for fully insured members who want to receive the updated vaccine. Read More

Are the New COVID Vaccines Available, and Can You Get One? It Depends, Experts Say

The updated 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines were recently approved by the FDA, with limitations. Who can get the shot this fall? Experts weigh in. Read More

Sorting out COVID vaccine confusion: New and conflicting federal policies raise questions

If you want a COVID-19 shot this fall, will your employer's health insurance plan pay for it? There's no clear answer. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime ... Read More

Minnesotans’ access to COVID-19 vaccines safe for now, health experts say

Minnesota pharmacists and healthcare providers have broad latitude to dispense COVID-19 vaccines, regardless of shifting federal guidance. Read More

New Covid-19 Boosters Are Coming Soon. Not Everyone Will Be Eligible to Get One.

New Covid-19 vaccine booster shots are coming to a pharmacy near you after U.S. health officials cleared them Wednesday. But who gets access to the shots, at a time when infections are rising in many ... Read More

Will health insurance pay for Covid vaccines this fall?

If you want a Covid shot this fall, will your employer’s health insurance plan pay for it? There’s no clear answer. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine ... Read More

Who can get updated COVID-19 vaccines in Michigan might not be an easy question to answer

As a summer COVID-19 surge hits Michigan, unanswered questions abound about eligibility, insurance coverage and when new vaccines will be available. Read More

Pediatrics group recommends new COVID-19 shot for infants, toddlers in contrast to CDC advice

For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations. The group’s new COVID-19 recommendations — released Tuesday ... Read More

Massachusetts has taken steps to ensure the COVID booster is available to anyone over 5, and will be covered by insurance

A swift policy change from Massachusetts has cleared the way for pharmacies to administer COVID booster shots to all Massachusetts residents ages 5 and older, and the cost will be ... Read More