New federal guidelines may have you confused about who is eligible for a COVID shot, how to get one, and if you’ll need to pay. Here are answers to some common questions. For the 2025–2026 season, the ...

As fall approaches and COVID cases tick up, you might be thinking about getting this season’s COVID-19 vaccine. The annually updated shots have previously been easily accessible to anyone over 6 ...

As respiratory virus season approaches, you may be wondering if you should get the new COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself. However, it may be more difficult for some people to find the shot this ...

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, ...

Who is eligible for a COVID vaccine? While early FDA guidelines restricted COVID vaccinations to older adults or those with preexisting conditions, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) ...

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