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Updated eligibility guidance for the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their eligibility recommendation so that everyone age 65 and older and high-risk individuals receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against COVID-19 this fall and winter, whether they have ever previously been vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine or not. Schedule online or walk-in today!
Learn more about your vaccine eligibility
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends different routine vaccinations for different age groups. Explore the eligibility information per age group below or visit the CDC immunization schedule page for more information on which vaccines are recommended.
| Vaccine | Eligibility information |
|---|---|
| COVID-19 | Ages 6 months and older |
| DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis or "whooping cough") | Ages 2 months to 6 years |
| Flu | Annually for anyone ages 6 months or older, with rare exceptions |
| Hepatitis A | Typically given between 12 to 23 months of age |
| Hepatitis B | Eligible from 0 months of age and older |
| HPV (human papillomavirus) | Routinely started between 11 to 12 years of age, but can be given between 9 to 26 years of age |
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) | Ages 12 months to 6 years |
| Meningitis (meningococcal) | Ages 11 and older |
| Mpox (monkeypox) | Ages 18 years and older when at risk of infection |
| Pneumonia (pneumococcal) | Ages 2 months and older |
| Polio | Vaccine series given between ages 2 months and 6 years |
| Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis or whooping cough) | Ages 11 and older |
| Varicella (chickenpox) | A two-dose series given to those ages 12 months and older |
| Vaccine | Eligibility information |
|---|---|
| COVID-19 | Ages 6 months and older |
| Flu | Annually for anyone ages 6 months or older, with rare exceptions |
| Hepatitis A | Any person who is not fully vaccinated and requests vaccination |
| Hepatitis B | Unvaccinated adults ages 19 and older |
| HPV (human papillomavirus) | Can be given between ages 9 to 26 years. Some adults between ages 27 to 45 years may also be eligible. |
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) | Adults born after 1957 who have no evidence of immunity |
| Mpox (monkeypox) | Ages 18 and older and at risk of infection |
| Pneumonia (pneumococcal) | Adults ages 50 and older or adults ages 19 and older with certain conditions or risk factors |
| Rabies | Adults with high risk for exposure or post-exposure |
| RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) | Adults 60 to 74 years of age with an increased risk of severe RSV or adults over 75 years of age |
| Shingles | Adults ages 50 and older or adults ages 19 and older who are or will become immunocompromised |
| Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis or whooping cough) | Adults ages 19 and older |
| Vaccine | Eligibility information |
|---|---|
| COVID-19 | Ages 6 months and older |
| Flu | Annually for anyone ages 6 months or older, with rare exceptions |
| Hepatitis A | Any person who is not fully vaccinated and requests vaccination |
| Hepatitis B | Unvaccinated adults ages 19 and older |
| Mpox (monkeypox) | Ages 18 and older at risk of infection |
| Pneumonia (pneumococcal) | Adults ages 50 and older |
| Rabies | Adults with high risk for exposure or post-exposure |
| RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) | Adults 60 to 74 years of age with an increased risk of severe RSV or adults over 75 years of age |
| Shingles | Adults ages 50 and older |
| Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis or whooping cough) | Adults ages 19 and older |
| Vaccine | Eligibility information |
|---|---|
| Chikungunya | Some travelers between the ages of 18 and 59 are at higher risk of exposure to chikungunya virus or at increased risk of severe disease |
| Cholera | For people 2 to 64 years of age if traveling to an area where cholera is present or where the water and food are unsafe to drink |
| Hepatitis A | Any person who is not fully vaccinated and requests vaccination |
| Hepatitis B | Unvaccinated adults ages 19 and older |
| Japanese encephalitis | Some people 2 months of age and older who are traveling to high-risk areas (e.g., Southeast and Eastern Asia, the Indian subcontinent and parts of Oceania) |
| Rabies | Adults with high risk for exposure or post-exposure |
| Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) | Ages 1 and older who are at increased risk for infection based on travel season, location, activities and duration |
| Typhoid | People 2 years of age and older who are traveling to high-risk areas where typhoid fever is of concern at least 2 weeks before travel |
Vaccines offered at CVS
The updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine more closely targets currently circulating variants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine* to help protect against serious illness from COVID-19. Eligible patients can receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine at least two months after their last dose of the 2023-2024 vaccine, and some patients may be eligible for an additional dose as recommend by the CDC.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu vaccination for nearly everyone 6 months of age and older, and our pharmacies 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 all infants, children and adolescents younger than 19 years of age, as well as adults ages 19 through 59 who have not been vaccinated, and adults ages 60 years and older with risk factors for hepatitis B infection.
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.
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 devastating 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 60 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.
Travel vaccines
Chikungunya virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Outbreaks have occurred in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Chikungunya vaccine is recommended for some travelers at higher risk of exposure to chikungunya virus or at increased risk of severe disease.
Visit a doctor or travel clinic to talk about cholera vaccination if you're going to an area where cholera is present, or where the water and food are unsafe to drink and eat.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a hepatitis A vaccination for unvaccinated children and teens through 18 years of age and adults at higher risk for getting a hepatitis A infection, as well as those 19 years of age and older who are not at higher risk and seek protection. Hepatitis A virus is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and eating contaminated food or drink. Call your local CVS® for vaccine availability.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the hepatitis B vaccine for all infants, children and adolescents younger than 19 years of age, as well as adults ages 19 through 59 who have not been vaccinated, and adults ages 60 years and older with risk factors for hepatitis B infection.
You should consider this vaccination if you plan on spending time in a country where this infection is regularly reported. The risk of infection is higher for travelers going to places such as Southeast Asia, India and Oceania, especially if traveling for longer periods of time or during the transmission season, if spending time in rural areas or doing outdoor activities, or staying in accommodations without air conditioning, screens or bed nets.
Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. Patients should consider this vaccine preventively if they work directly with animals that could have rabies, or if they travel to parts of the world where rabies is common and access to medical care is limited. Talk to your health care provider about whether this vaccination is right for you, for prevention or after possible exposure.
TBE virus is mainly spread through the bite of an infected tick. This virus can be found in parts of the region stretching from western and northern Europe to northern and eastern Asia. The TBE vaccine is a three dose vaccine series approved for patients ages 1 year and older. A booster dose may also be given in certain patients with prolonged exposure.
If you plan on traveling to an area where typhoid infections are a concern, this vaccination can help protect you from getting typhoid fever. Typhoid is contracted when someone eats or drinks contaminated food or drink. The bacteria can multiply and spread into the bloodstream, causing typhoid fever. Typhoid fever is common in many regions of the world, including parts of East and Southeast Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
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Immigration-related vaccines
We have vaccines that may be needed
When applying for a green card or adjusting immigration status, there are vaccines required by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to complete Form I-693. A civil surgeon is required to complete this form.
CVS can share vaccine documentation* and offers vaccines, such as chickenpox (varicella), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningitis (meningococcal), MMR, pneumonia (pneumococcal), polio and Tdap at eligible locations. Age and other restrictions apply.*
Getting your vaccinations at CVS
Access your vaccine history online
View your vaccination records anytime using your health dashboard. Availability for vaccine records* varies by state.
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Our immunizers are trained and certified, and can share your records with your primary care provider at your request. Have any questions? Our pharmacists are available to answer them.
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Vaccine basics
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 various expert organizations:
- 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. 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.
Insurance coverage for vaccines
Many insurance plans will cover some or all costs of 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.
Getting vaccinated
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 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research completed 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. https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/docs/school-vaccinations.pdf. 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)
- COVID-19
- 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, 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
Vaccine safety
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.
CVS® vaccine records
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.
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*FOR RESTRICTIONS APPLY: 14 vaccines are no cost with most insurance. Eligible patients will not pay any copayments unless otherwise required by their plan, including Medicare Part B. Availability varies by state based on regulations. This is not an all-inclusive list of who should be vaccinated. Age restrictions apply. Available when a certified immunizer is on duty.
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*FOR $5 OFF $20 COUPON: Offer available January 8, 2025, through August 10, 2025, while supplies last. Customers who schedule their appointment online will receive the coupon after vaccination. Limit one per customer per vaccine visit. For vaccines that require multiple doses, the coupon will be given with vaccine series completion. Merchandise coupon redeemable at CVS Pharmacy® and Longs Drugs® for one-time use. Terms and conditions apply. See coupon for details. $5 savings applied to total qualifying minimum purchase of $20 (after other coupons and discounts are applied). Reward cannot be earned in Arkansas, New Jersey or New York. Coupon shall not be issued at MinuteClinic® locations in Arkansas, Massachusetts, New Jersey or New York, or at CVS Pharmacy® at Target or CVS Pharmacy® at Schnucks® locations. This offer is solely made by CVS® and not connected with any vaccine manufacturer.
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*FOR COVID-19 VACCINE RECOMMENDATION: Certain individuals may be eligible for more than one dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine, depending on their age, previous vaccination history and/or immunocompromised status. No-cost COVID-19 vaccines are available with most insurance plans and when a certified immunizer is on duty. Restrictions apply.
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*FOR VACCINATION RECORDS: Availability varies by state based on regulations.
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*FOR REWARDS AT THE PHARMACY: You must enroll in the ExtraCare® program and sign the Privacy Authorization to earn ExtraBucks Rewards® for pharmacy activities. You will receive $2 ExtraBucks Rewards when you accumulate 4 credits, up to $50 ExtraBucks Rewards in a calendar year. Rewards at the pharmacy are valid only in the United States and are not available in Arkansas, New Jersey or New York; for any prescriptions transferred to a CVS Pharmacy® in Alabama, Mississippi, Oregon or Tennessee; for any controlled substance prescriptions purchased in Hawaii or Louisiana; or where otherwise prohibited by law. Check terms and conditions for details or ask a CVS® pharmacy team member for a copy.
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*FOR WHO SHOULD NOT GET CERTAIN VACCINES: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. This is not an all-inclusive list of who should not be vaccinated. Consult with your health care provider or talk to your CVS Pharmacy® certified immunizer to see if the vaccine is right for you.
