The state will also receive a limited supply of free vaccine for uninsured or underinsured adults through the federal Bridge Access Program.
Children who are insured by Medicaid or are uninsured or underinsured can get vaccines at no cost through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, which offers vaccines to eligible children through age 18. They are especially important for those at higher risk of complications - people 65 and older, children younger than 5, pregnant women and those with certain medical conditions, like asthma, diabetes and heart disease.”įor people with health insurance, most plans will cover the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost. “Safe and effective vaccines are the best way to protect against these viruses. “COVID-19 continues to be a very real risk for many people, and last fall, COVID-19, flu and RSV spread widely at the same time,” said Dr. People should talk to their doctors about whether RSV protection might also be needed for them or their child. In addition, there is a new medication that can protect infants under 8 months and some older babies at increased risk of severe illness with RSV. This year, for the first time, there is also an RSV vaccine to protect people 60 years and older. Health officials recommend everyone 6 months and older get their annual flu shot, ideally before the end of October. Protect your family so you can enjoy the activities, sports, school and time with loved ones this fall and winter.” “We encourage everyone to talk with a health care provider about all recommended vaccines. Elizabeth Cuervo Tilson, State Health Director and NCDHHS Chief Medical Officer. “Like the annual flu shot, the fall COVID-19 vaccine provides the most up-to-date protection against the COVID-19 virus and will help us prepare for seasonal viruses that disrupt our lives,” said Dr. Like COVID-19, these viruses cause a respiratory infection that can lead to severe illness and even death, particularly in older adults, young children and those with underlying medical issues. Vaccines are our most powerful tool to prevent serious illness and death from COVID-19 and other viruses.įlu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) also spread in the fall and winter. We have the tools to manage COVID-19 so it does not manage us. The vaccine becomes available at a time when North Carolina is seeing an increase in COVID-19 infections according to the North Carolina Respiratory Virus Dashboard. Because the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, the updated COVID-19 vaccine is designed to match the changed virus and help protect people from serious illness, hospitalization and death. RALEIGH - Everyone 6-months and older should get the fall COVID-19 vaccine with their flu shot.
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