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Vaccines
Yes, you can get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot at the same time
Vaccines
You can get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot together
October is the ‘sweet spot’ for getting flu shots, and for many people it can be convenient to combine their flu and COVID vaccines into one appointment.
Coronavirus
Yes, the government is sending out free COVID-19 tests again
Starting Sept. 25, all U.S. households will be able to order up to four free at-home COVID-19 tests through the website COVIDTests.gov.
Vaccines
Florida Surgeon General's claim that updated COVID vaccines weren't clinically tested, including on humans, is misleading
The updated Moderna vaccine was tested in human trials and the Pfizer shot was tested in mice. Earlier versions of both vaccines have been tested in human trials.
Coronavirus
There’s a possibility of contracting COVID-19 from gas pumps, but it’s not likely
It’s still more common to get COVID-19 from being in close contact with an infected person than from touching a surface.
Vaccines
Yes, you can get the updated COVID vaccine for free. Here’s how
Most insurers will cover all out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 vaccinations. The CDC is also providing free vaccinations to uninsured and underinsured adults.
Coronavirus
Yes, you can get the updated COVID vaccine for free
Most insurers will cover all out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 vaccinations. The CDC is also providing free vaccinations to uninsured and underinsured adults.
Vaccines
No, the CDC didn’t say a new COVID strain is more contagious among vaccinated people than unvaccinated people
Social media posts claim that the CDC said a new COVID subvariant is more contagious in vaccinated people than in unvaccinated people. That’s false.
Vaccine
The CDC did not say a new COVID strain is not more contagious among vaccinated than unvaccinated people
Social media posts claim that the CDC said a new COVID subvariant is more contagious in vaccinated people than in unvaccinated people. That’s false.
Coronavirus
No, the CDC hasn’t issued a ‘health advisory’ about the XBB COVID-19 subvariant
Several VERIFY readers asked us to look into Facebook posts claiming to show a CDC advisory about the XBB subvariant of COVID-19. Here’s what we found.
Vaccines
What to know about vaccines for COVID-19, RSV and the flu: VERIFY Fact Sheet
When is the new COVID-19 vaccine going to be available and who should consider an RSV vaccine? We VERIFY.
Coronavirus
No, the FDA did not approve the use of ivermectin to treat COVID-19
An interview on Fox Business Network sparked speculation that the FDA “quietly approved” ivermectin as treatment for COVID-19. That’s false.
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