COVID-19 Vaccine

Visit any of the following websites to schedule your vaccine appointment.

• CDC Website

• CVS

• Walgreens

As COVID-19 vaccines continue to become authorized and then recommended for use in the United States, individuals should understand what is known about each vaccine. The CDC has shared what to expect after vaccination, as well as ingredients, safety details and effectiveness. Click here to see information on all currently authorized vaccines.

Learn more about each vaccine by reviewing the FDA's FAQs for each vaccine that is currently authorized for use in the United States.

• Pfizer-BioNTech FAQs

• Moderna FAQs

• Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) FAQs

Yes, individuals should consult their healthcare provider, Fact Sheets and FAQs for more information on individual vaccine ingredients and potential allergic reactions in each of the authorized vaccines. Fact sheets (in multiple languages) and FAQs are available below on the FDA COVID-19 Vaccine Links spreadsheet in the Additional articles and helpful information related to the COVID-19 Vaccines section.

If you get a COVID-19 vaccine and you think you might be having a severe allergic reaction after leaving the vaccination provider site, seek immediate medical care by calling 911.

If you had a severe allergic reaction, also known as anaphylaxis, after getting the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine (either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), the CDC recommends that you not get a second shot of that vaccine. Learn which COVID-19 vaccines need a second shot.

An allergic reaction is considered severe when a person needs to be treated with epinephrine or EpiPen^© or if they must go to the hospital. Learn about common side effects of COVID-19 vaccines and when to call a doctor.

Click here for more information.

Side effects, also known as adverse reactions, vary for each of the vaccination types. The FDA is responsible for tracking adverse reactions and updating the Fact Sheets. Individuals concerned about adverse reactions should consult their healthcare provider, Fact Sheets and FAQs for more information.

Click each link to learn more from the FDA

• Pfizer-BioNTech Fact Sheets (multiple languages)

• Moderna Fact Sheets (multiple languages)

• Janssen (J&J) Fact Sheets (multiple languages)

Click here to read more about side effects from the CDC

FDA Fact Sheets for all authorized vaccines state that recipients should inform vaccine providers about all medical conditions, including if you:

• have any allergies,

• have a fever,

• have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner,

• are immunocompromised or are on a medicine that affects your immune system,

• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant,

• are breastfeeding,

• have received another COVID-19 vaccine.

The federal government currently provides the vaccine free of charge to all individuals living in the United States. Vaccination providers can be reimbursed for vaccine administration fees by the patient’s public or private insurance company or, for uninsured patients, by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fund. No one can be denied a vaccine if they are unable to pay a vaccine administration fee.​

Yes. To protect yourself and others, follow these recommendations, per the CDC:

• Wear a mask over your nose and mouth

• Stay at least 6 feet away from others

• Avoid crowds

• Avoid poorly ventilated spaces

• Wash your hands often

It’s important for everyone to continue following the above guidelines. Experts continue to look at vaccination rates and how the virus spreads in communities. It is also unknown whether getting a COVID-19 vaccine will prevent you from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 to other people, even if you don’t get sick yourself. The CDC will continue to update this page as we learn more.

Together, COVID-19 vaccination and following CDC’s recommendations for how to protect yourself and others will offer the best protection from getting and spreading COVID-19. Additional information can be found at key things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/keythingstoknow.html.