The CDC is ending a program that provided free COVID shots to uninsured people.
This photo provided by Moderna in August 2024 shows packaging and syringes for the company's updated COVID vaccine for ages 12 and older approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Aug. 22, 2024.Updated COVID-19 vaccines will soon be rolled out ahead of the fall and winter season, but some Americans may not easily be able to access them.
This photo provided by Moderna in August 2024 shows packaging and syringes for the company's updated COVID vaccine for ages 12 and older approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Aug. 22, 2024.Dr. Raynard Washington, public health director of Mecklenburg County in North Carolina, said purchasing enough updated COVID vaccines will be a challenge.
Washington said there are still some COVID funds available that will help cover the administration costs. However, the county cannot shoulder all of the costs, he explained.indicated the commercial price per dose for its vaccine would be between $110 and $130. This year, prices could be just as much or even higher.
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