You can get the updated COVID vaccine for free. Most insurance plans will cover all out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 vaccines.

Uninsured and underinsured people will be able to get free vaccinations through a CDC program that distributes vaccines to healthcare providers and community health centers.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says the CDC will purchase COVID-19 vaccines and send them to local healthcare providers, health centers and certain pharmacies with the funds necessary to provide the vaccinations for free to those who qualify.

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