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Vaccines | Infectious Respiratory Diseases

The Risks are Real: Dr. Margaret Scheffler

Pediatric intensivist Dr. Margaret Scheffler explains how vaccines are the best tool we have to protect against severe illness.
Last Updated 08/14/2026
Vaccines

5 Things to Know Before Making Vaccine Decisions

Infectious diseases can cause severe and sometimes life-threatening illness. Staying up to date with recommended vaccines is one of the best ways to help protect yourself.
Last Updated 08/14/2026
5 Things to Know Before Making Vaccine Decisions
COVID-19 | Childhood | Guidance | Vaccines

What to Know About Recommendations and Coverage for Updated COVID-19 Vaccines: Children (Ages 6 Months–4 Years)

The latest COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for children between the ages of 6 months and 4 years. Children in this age group may need multiple doses of the vaccine to be considered “up to date.”
Last Updated 08/14/2026
What to Know About Recommendations and Coverage for Updated COVID-19 Vaccines: Children (Ages 6 Months–4 Years)

*NOTE: COVID-19 and RSV vaccine recommendations have recently been updated for some populations. This resource will be updated to reflect the CDC’s latest guidance. Because CDC recommendations may impact insurance coverage, you should check with your insurance provider to make sure you’re covered.

COVID-19 | Childhood | Guidance | Vaccines

What to Know About Recommendations and Coverage for Updated COVID-19 Vaccines: Children, Teens, and Adults (Ages 5–64)

The latest COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people ages 5–64 years.
Last Updated 08/14/2026
What to Know About Recommendations and Coverage for Updated COVID-19 Vaccines: Children, Teens, and Adults (Ages 5–64)

*NOTE: COVID-19 and RSV vaccine recommendations have recently been updated for some populations. This resource will be updated to reflect the CDC’s latest guidance. Because CDC recommendations may impact insurance coverage, you should check with your insurance provider to make sure you’re covered.

COVID-19 | Treatments | Vaccines

5 Things You Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments

Vaccines have helped protect millions of people from severe illness and death from COVID-19, but the virus and new variants remain a threat and still pose risks. Getting the latest vaccine is still the best way to avoid the worst outcomes of COVID-19.
Last Updated 08/14/2026
5 Things You Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments

*NOTE: COVID-19 and RSV vaccine recommendations have recently been updated for some populations. This resource will be updated to reflect the CDC’s latest guidance. Because CDC recommendations may impact insurance coverage, you should check with your insurance provider to make sure you’re covered.

Vaccines | Childhood

The Risks are Real: Gloria Barrera

Longtime school nurse Gloria Barrera discusses the impact of infectious respiratory diseases on children and their widespread impact on families and communities.
Last Updated 08/10/2026
Cost and Coverage | Vaccines

Understanding Vaccine Coverage: What You Need to Know

Last Updated 07/28/2026

Vaccines are one of the most effective tools to help protect against severe illness from infectious diseases. Fortunately, recommended vaccines are available at no cost through private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. However, understanding what is covered, where you can get vaccinated, and what steps to take if you have questions can be overwhelming.

CVEEP held a discussion on the current vaccine coverage landscape and what it means for vaccination this fall. Experts in healthcare coverage, public health, and vaccine policy explained the relationship between federal vaccine recommendations and insurance coverage, where to access recommended vaccines, and what to do if you encounter barriers at a pharmacy or healthcare provider’s office.

Panelists included:

Vaccines

The Risks are Real: Soren Mais, MGC Medical Student

Soren Mais, an MGC medical student, shares her personal experience with the severe effects of malaria and reflects on how access to preventive resources, including vaccination, could have changed her experience
Last Updated 07/20/2026
Childhood | Vaccines

The Risks are Real: Alex Bryant, MD, MPH, FAAP

Dr. Alex Bryant discusses the risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and shares her experience caring for many children who have developed severe illness as a result of these infections.
Last Updated 07/20/2026
Vaccines | Infectious Respiratory Diseases | RSV

The Risks are Real: Sarah Alvarez, MD

Dr. Sarah Alvarez discusses how she approaches discussing vaccines with her patients in order to build confidence.
Last Updated 07/09/2026