Staying Fit
Health experts continue to encourage all Americans to stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations to prevent serious illness or hospitalization. But a lot has changed since the first shots went into arms in late 2020.
Updated versions of the COVID-19 vaccine now target more recent strains of the virus, and the end of the official COVID-19 public health emergency changes how shots are being paid for and distributed.
AARP’s 53 state and U.S. territory vaccine guides can help you navigate the vaccination process. They provide information on where to find COVID-19 vaccines in your state, whether you’ll need to pay for them and whether health officials say it’s OK to get them at the same time as other vaccines, like the flu shot. These guides will also connect you with state-specific COVID-19 health information and resources.
Click on your state or territory above to learn more. We’ll update these guides as recommendations change, so check back for new information.
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