Over 7 Million Americans Have So Far Received Updated Covid Vaccines, Here're Few Facts About Immunity Plans In the US
The United States has made a key milestone in its vaccine efforts as the fight against COVID-19 continues.?Over a million Americans have gotten revised COVID vaccines, which have boosted their immunity and addressed the persistent threat of new variations.
Given the latest data from the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, uptake of the improved?COVID-19?vaccine this year looks to be slightly slower.?
Who Can Get The Vaccine Shot?
Public health officials in the United States are optimistic that Americans will acquire the new vaccines, and they suggest that everyone aged 6 months and older obtain one.
What Is The Updated Vaccine?
On September 12, the CDC recommended Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech?vaccines?for everyone 6 months and older; an upgraded Novavax vaccine became available this month and is recommended for adults 12 and older.?
The new COVID-19 vaccinations have been upgraded to target coronavirus strains that are currently circulating.?
When Did The Vaccine Start To Give?
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, as of Wednesday, Americans had rolled up their sleeves for the revised COVID-19 immunisations, despite concerns that some people are still having difficulty scheduling vaccination appointments or finding free doses.
This week, Americans have also been given access to millions of doses of a different upgraded?COVID vaccination?from Novavax.?The Pfizer and Moderna shots were distributed after the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recommended them on September 12.
Last year's booster, which targeted both the original virus and another version, was released around ten days early. By September 28, 2022, nearly 7.6 million Americans had received the upgraded vaccines.
Where Are The People Getting Updated COVID Vaccine?
People in?United States?are getting the updated COVID-19 vaccine.?This vaccination, like prior COVID-19 immunisations, will be accessible at partnering pharmacies and physician offices.?Visit Vaccines.gov to find a location near you that carries the vaccine and to make an appointment.?
Vaccines are covered by insurance, including commercial insurance, Medicare plans, and Medicaid programmes, according to the CDC.?The Vaccine for Children Programme and the Bridge Access Programme, respectively, provide access to uninsured children and adults.
How Many People Have Gotten The Updated COVID-19 Vaccine?
According to HHS, more than 7 million?Americans?have received the newest immunizations.?About 14 million doses have been distributed to pharmacies and other immunisation facilities, with 91% of Americans 12 and older able to receive the vaccine within five miles of where they live. In addition, over 710,000 immunisations have been ordered through the CDC's Immunisations for Children programme, which delivers vaccines to half of all children in the United States, according to HHS.
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