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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine for:

• Adults ages 65 and older: Decision-making for vaccination is individually based.
• People ages 6 months to 64 years* at increased risk: Vaccination decisions are individually based and needs-focused, emphasizing that vaccination is most beneficial for individuals who are at an increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease and less so for individuals who are not at an increased risk. The CDC lists specific COVID-19 risk factors but also leaves the list open ended for people to consult with their medical provider or pharmacist regarding any other conditions or situations that can create a higher risk.

Conditions that put you at higher risk, according to the CDC, include but are not limited to:

• Being a past or current smoker
• Being physically inactive
• Blood disorders (including sickle cell disease)
• Body Mass Index greater than 25
• Cancer
• Chronic liver disease
• Chronic lung disease, including cystic fibrosis
• Dementia or another neurologic condition
• Diabetes
• Heart disease, including high blood pressure
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or tuberculosis infection
• Kidney disease
• Mental health conditions
• Pregnancy
• Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant
• Substance use disorders
• Weakened immune system
• Any other conditions or situations that place you at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 (consult with your pharmacist or medical provider if you are unsure)

*Subject to state law, COVID-19 vaccines for ages 5+ are available at select CVS Pharmacy® locations. COVID-19 vaccine for ages 18 months+ are available at all MinuteClinic® locations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu vaccination for nearly everyone 6 months of age or older, and our certified immunizers are able to vaccinate patients as young as 3 years old in some states. Get your flu shot to help reduce your risk of serious complications from the flu, including hospitalization.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the hepatitis B vaccine for children and adolescents younger than 19 years of age, adults ages 19 through 59 who have not been vaccinated and adults ages 60 and older with risk factors for hepatitis B infection, as well as infants.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that the HPV vaccine be administered to individuals as young as 9 years old and those up to 26 years of age or if recommended by your health care provider.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all 11 to 12 year olds get a MenACWY meningococcal vaccine with a booster dose at 16 years old. Those between 16 and 23 years old also may get a MenB meningococcal vaccine. The CDC also recommends a meningococcal vaccination for other children and adults who are at increased risk for meningococcal disease.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age, and then getting the second dose at some time between ages 4 and 6. Teens and adults should also be up-to-date on their MMR vaccination.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an mpox vaccination for any person with known or suspected exposure to mpox and for specific populations that may be at higher risk of exposure to the mpox virus. Visit the CDC web page on mpox to learn more about the vaccine. Call your local CVS^® for vaccine availability.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends this vaccine for:

• Adults 50 years of age or older
• Patients 19 through 49 years of age or older who have certain medical conditions or risk factors

To help protect children from the effects of a polio infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get four doses of polio vaccine, each at the following stages: 2 months of age, 4 months, 6 through 18 months, then at ages 4 through 6 years.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that the following adults get one lifetime dose of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to provide protection against serious RSV illness:

• People 75 years or older
• People between 50 and 74 years old and at increased risk of severe RSV (have certain chronic health conditions or live in a nursing home)

Women who are 32 through 36 weeks pregnant during September through January are recommended by the CDC to get one dose of maternal RSV vaccine to help protect their babies.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends two doses for two groups:

• Adults ages 50 and older
• Adults ages 19 and older if they have a weakened immune system from disease or therapy

The Tdap vaccine can help prevent tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all adolescents receive their first Tdap vaccine, and it highly recommends that they receive it before they become teens, getting that first shot at age 11 or 12. After that dose, they should continue to receive a Tdap vaccine for booster immunization at least once every 10 years. 

A different vaccine, DTaP, is used with infants and children for these conditions.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends two doses of chickenpox vaccine for children, adolescents and adults. Children should receive two doses of the vaccine — the first dose between 12 and 15 months old and then the second dose between ages 4 and 6 years old. Call your local CVS^® for vaccine availability.

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A preparation that is used to stimulate the body’s immune response against diseases. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Explaining how vaccines work. CDC.gov. Published August 10, 2024.

Vaccines help your body protect itself from diseases. When you get vaccinated, your body activates a natural defense. The vaccine imitates a virus or bacteria. Your body reacts to this imitation by producing antibodies. This is called an immune response.

The antibodies your body makes after a vaccine can recognize specific germs. Your antibodies know how to fight these familiar germs if they return. After antibodies are activated from a vaccine, you might notice mild side effects. These side effects may last a day or two. Some people get a headache or body aches. However, these side effects don't mean you have an infection. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Explaining how vaccines work. CDC.gov. Published August 10, 2024.

Vaccines are important for global health. Here are some benefits of vaccination according to the National Institutes of Health:

• Vaccines help save millions of lives every year.
• Vaccines help your body fight diseases by helping to train the body on how to defend against certain infections.
• Vaccines help stop diseases from spreading across communities.
• Vaccines help reduce serious complications from infections.
• Vaccines are safe and effective for many people. Most children and adults can safely get vaccinated.

World Health Organization. Vaccines and immunization. WHO.int. Published January 27, 2025.

Active immunity results when someone is exposed to a disease-causing organism that triggers the immune system to produce antibodies to that disease.

Passive immunity is provided when someone is given antibodies to a disease.

A vaccination refers to the process of receiving a vaccine whereas an immunization refers to the process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination.

Many insurance plans will cover some or all costs of select vaccinations. To ensure coverage, contact your insurance provider.

Medicare Part B covers preventative care vaccines for flu, COVID-19 and pneumococcal pneumonia at no cost. Medicare Part B also covers hepatitis B vaccines for certain patients at no cost. Medicare Part D covers preventative care vaccines for shingles, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis or whooping cough) at no cost. Certain other vaccines, such as vaccines used for treatment purposes or vaccines not recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), may be covered with cost sharing. Visit Medicare.gov to learn more.

Whether you’re looking for flu, pneumonia (pneumococcal), whooping cough or meningitis (meningococcal) vaccinations, we can help. CVS^® offers vaccines for children, adolescents, teens and adults.

Getting several vaccines during the same visit is called coadministration. Most vaccines work well when given together, as well as when administered separately. Coadministration can make vaccination quick and convenient. Most vaccines can be administered on the same day, but some cannot. Your health care provider can help determine which vaccines can be given together.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Multiple vaccines at once. CDC.gov. Published December 20, 2024.

There are some people who should not get certain vaccines* or should wait to get them due to age, specific health conditions or other factors. It’s always a good idea to discuss with your health care provider the vaccinations you are considering.

According to research completed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Public Health Law Program (PHLP) in 2019, DTaP, MMR, polio and varicella vaccines are required for children entering school in almost every state, and the meningitis (meningococcal) vaccine is required for entry into later grades in many states. To find out what vaccines are required for your individual situation, please contact your local school district or specific college.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. State school immunization requirements and vaccine exemption laws. CDC.gov. Accessed January 15, 2025.

Consult with your doctor or other health care provider to determine which vaccines during pregnancy are recommended for you and your baby, depending on your age, lifestyle, medical conditions and other factors. 

Some recommended vaccines during pregnancy include:

• Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, which is also known as whooping cough)
• Flu
• Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has guidance on the specific timing for when each vaccine is the most useful for protecting you and your baby.

Yes, trained MinuteClinic providers can administer 15 vaccinations, including meningitis (meningococcal), Tdap for adults, DTaP for youths, flu, tetanus and COVID-19.

Schedule vaccines at CVS in the way most convenient for you:

• Call 1-800-SHOP CVS 1-800-746-7287 (TTY:711) 
• Visit CVS Pharmacy or MinuteClinic
• Visit CVS Health app
• Call your local CVS Pharmacy^®
• Walk-ins are also welcome

Vaccines go through years of testing and are continuously monitored for safety and efficacy once licensed and in use. U.S. teams of physicians, scientists and public health experts closely monitor any adverse effects that might occur after a vaccination and respond as necessary to ensure vaccines are held to the highest safety standards.

You may experience mild side effects after receiving a vaccine. Most side effects are mild (for example, a sore arm or low-grade fever) and go away within a few days. More information on each vaccination is available on the specific vaccine health pages. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/basics/possible-side-effects.html

Unvaccinated people can be at risk if exposed to vaccine-preventable diseases. Symptoms and complications of such diseases can be serious and even life-threatening.

At this time, you may only access your own vaccination records or those of your minor children. Any patient age 18 or older must create their own account on Care.CVS.com to access their vaccination records.

If you’re looking for prescriptions, vaccinations or health cards from CVS Pharmacy^®, you can add minors to your view by requesting to manage their prescriptions in CVS Pharmacy.