COVID-19 Vaccines

Vaccines prevent the spread of COVID-19 and will help bring this pandemic to an end. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. After you’ve been fully vaccinated, you can start to do some things that you had to stop doing because of the pandemic.

Get Vaccinated

The vaccine is free and available to everyone age 12 and older living in the United States, regardless of immigration or insurance status.

How do I get a COVID-19 vaccine?

You can also check with your local health department or local news for additional information where vaccines are available in your area.

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Vaccine Information for You and Your Family

Getting vaccinated is a personal decision. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

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FDA Approval and Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccines

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and has granted emergency use authorizations for three COVID-19 vaccines. All are safe and effective.

COVID-19 vaccine vials being manufactured and prepared for shipment.

COVID-19 Vaccinations across the United States

The majority of American adults have been vaccinated. They are now protected from this deadly virus and are on the path back to normal.

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Find a vaccine

Getting vaccinated is the best way to defeat this virus and get back to safely gathering with family and friends.

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Vaccine Data

Daily tracking of COVID-19 vaccinations across the United States and other coronavirus data.

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