CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza
COVID-19 vaccine The newest formula from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech. It has arrived and is starting to be sold in pharmacies nationwide. This is because the number of virus infections increases during the summer. The new vaccine targets the KP.2 strain that dominated cases across the country this summer. The KP strain accounts for about 70% of cases in the U.S. today. CDC's COVID vaccine recommendations The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says “It is recommended to get vaccinated against COVID-19. For everyone 6 months of age and older in the United States. The CDC says vaccinations are important for those in the highest risk groups, those 65 and older or with existing medical conditions. Plan now to get the updated vaccine in September or October. As for the new Novavax vaccine, which is based on protein. Not yet approved by FDA, CDC says Price of COVID-19 vaccine Available at no charge through most insurance plans, including Medicare Part B. This year's updat...