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What's the difference between a booster and a vaccine? How to stay up to date
All this talk of vaccines, boosters and different types of immunity can be confusing. You might even be wondering what the difference is between a vaccine and a booster and how to decide which one to get.
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Can't remember when your last COVID shot was? Use your Illinois digital vaccine card
Now that officials have approved newly-formulated COVID vaccine, you might be wanting to make an appointment to get the updated shot. You also may be wondering: Where did I put my vaccine card?
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Walgreens, CVS now offering appointments for new COVID vaccine
Following approval from Federal officials earlier this week, drug stores and pharmacies have begun to open up appointments for residents to get the newly updated COVID vaccine.
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Which arm should you get your COVID booster in? Why your choice could matter
As new COVID-19 vaccine booster doses make their way into the hands of pharmacies and medical facilities, there’s an interesting question on the minds of some patients.
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CDC panel approves COVID vaccine boosters for most Americans
NBC 5 Health and Wellness reporter Lauren Petty has details after the CDC approved COVID vaccine boosters for most Americans.
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Could the updated COVID vaccines cost you? Here's what to know
Updated COVID shots are on the horizon, but aside from a new formula, there could be another big difference in this round of shots.
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What to know about the new COVID vaccine booster shots
The U.S. approved updated COVID vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection against the latest coronavirus strains and blunt any surge this fall and winter. Jen DeSalvo has more.
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CDC recommends updated Covid shot for everyone ages 6 months and up
A panel of CDC advisers voted Tuesday to recommend updated Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus booster shots for everyone ages 6 months and up.
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Extra Spring COVID Booster Cleared for Certain Americans
U.S. regulators on Tuesday cleared another COVID-19 booster dose for older adults and people with weak immune systems so they can shore up protection this spring — while taking steps to make coronavirus vaccinations simpler for everyone else.
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Will Illinois Schools Require COVID Vaccines for Students? Pritzker Weighs In
Gov. J.B. Pritzker addressed the topic Wednesday, one day after he won reelection and secured his second term as governor
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Will Illinois Schools Require COVID Vaccines for Students? Pritzker Weighs In
During the lead-up to the 2022 Midterm Election, the contentious race for governor was highlighted by a number of issues. Among them was a question surrounding whether or not COVID vaccines will eventually be mandated for Illinois students.
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Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Will Cost $110-$130 Per Dose
Pfizer will charge $110 to $130 for a dose of its COVID-19 vaccine once the U.S. government stops buying the shots, but the drugmaker says it expects many people will continue receiving it for free.
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Do New COVID Boosters Come With More Side Effects? Chicago's Top Doctor Weighs In
As health officials encourage those eligible to get the recently-updated COVID-19 booster shots ahead of the winter months, some may be wondering more about the shots, including whether side effects are similar to those experienced with previous boosters.
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Top Chicago Doctor Breaks Down Common Side Effects for New Bivalent COVID Boosters
As many Americans are starting to get inoculated with the new bivalent COVID-19 boosters, aimed to combat both the novel strain and the omicron variant, many are wondering if side effects may be different at all.
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Do New Bivalent COVID Booster Shots Come With More Side Effects? Top Doc Answers
Do the new bivalent COVID boosters come with more side effects?
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Chicago's Top Doctor is Waiting to Get the New COVID Booster Shot, But Says Not Everyone Should
If you recently had COVID-19, when is the best time to get the new omicron-specific booster shot?
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How Soon After Having COVID Can You Get the New COVID Vaccine Booster Shots?
If you recently had COVID-19, when is the best time to get the new omicron-specific booster shot?
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Do Omicron COVID Vaccine Booster Shots Protect Against Infection? Top Doc Explains
How well will the new bivalent COVID booster shots protect against infection from the newest variants and mutations, including the now-dominant BA.5?
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Do the Bivalent COVID Vaccine Booster Shots Protect Against Infection? Chicago's Top Doc Explains
With the arrival of the long-awaited COVID-19 booster shots geared to target BA.4 and BA.5 omicron subvariants, many may be curious about how effective are the new vaccines.
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What to Expect With Possible Side Effects of the Bivalent COVID Vaccine Booster Shots
With the arrival of the long-awaited COVID-19 booster shots geared to target BA.4 and BA.5 omicron subvariants, many may be curious about its possible side effects as they prepare for another vaccination.