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Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the current COVID-19 vaccine recommendations?
The CDC recommendations for everyone ages 6 months and older receive an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. To be considered up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccines:
- Children ages 6 months–4 years should receive all reccommended doses, including at least one dose of an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine.
- Everyone ages 5 and older should receive one dose of the 2024 – 2025 Moderna OR 2024-2025 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
For those who have NOT received a COVID-19 vaccine previously, multiple doses of the COVID-19 vaccines may be needed to be up-to-date. For more information regarding the COVID vaccine schedule by age and vaccination status visit: Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC
***The 2023–2024 Moderna, Novavax, and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are no longer available for use. ***
Q: When should I get an updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine?
- If you have not had a COVID-19 infection or vaccine since last fall, you should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available to you.
- If you recently had COVID-19, you may consider waiting three months to get your updated vaccine.
- If you currently have COVID-19, you should wait until you’ve recovered and then up to three months to get your updated vaccine. If it’s not possible to stay home, take other precautions to prevent the spread.
If you have questions about when to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, speak with a healthcare professional or pharmacist.
Does insurance cover the COVID-19 vaccine? What if a person does not have insurance?
For most adults and children who HAVE insurance, their annual COVID-19 vaccine should be free.
For adults and children who do NOT HAVE insurance, there are free or very low-cost COVID-19 vaccine options available. People should talk to a local pharmacist or their healthcare professional about their options.
Our Health Department will be offering the 2024-2025 Moderna COVID vaccine for free to those who are:
- Uninsured
- Underinsured
- Alaska Native or American Indian
***Vaccines for these recepients will be available at the Bourbon County Health Department soon. ***
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other vaccines?
There is no recommended waiting period between getting a COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. You can get a COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines, including a flu vaccine, at the same visit.
Flu Vaccine
Q: Who should get a flu vaccine?
Everyone ages 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every year. If you’re at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, flu vaccination is especially important. These groups include:
- Adults 65 and older
- Adults with certain chronic health conditions, such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney
- Pregnant people
- Children younger than 5 years, but especially those younger than 2 years old.
Q: When is the best time to get the flu vaccine?
The 2024-25 flu vaccines are available now. It is recommended to get the flu vaccine every flu season. September and October are the best months for most people to get vaccinated because protection may decrease over time, and flu transmission typically peaks between December and February. If you miss the recommended window, receiving a flu vaccine later in the season can still be beneficial.
Q: Can the updated 2024-25 flu and COVID-19 vaccines be taken on the same day?
Yes. Both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be administered on the same visit.