Important update: Healthcare facilities
CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination.
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Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
COVID-19 Homepage
Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
COVID-19 Homepage
UPDATE
Given new evidence on the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant, CDC has updated the guidance for fully vaccinated people. CDC recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. Children should return to full-time in-person learning in the fall with layered prevention strategies in place.
UPDATE
The White House announced that vaccines will be required for international travelers coming into the United States, with an effective date of November 8, 2021. For purposes of entry into the United States, vaccines accepted will include FDA approved or authorized and WHO Emergency Use Listing vaccines. More information is available here.
UPDATE
Travel requirements to enter the United States are changing, starting November 8, 2021. More information is available here.
How Do I Find a COVID-19 Vaccine?
How Do I Find a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Find COVID-19 Vaccines Near You
To find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233.
There are several other ways you can look for vaccine providers near you in the United States.
- Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or community health center, or visit their website.
- Contact your state health department.
- Check your local pharmacy’s website to see if vaccination appointments are available. Some pharmacies may offer vaccines to those who walk-in without making an appointment ahead of time.
If You Are Homebound
- Contact your healthcare provider or your state or local health department for information about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
- In many states, you may also dial 211 to connect to essential community services.
- Contact groups that are advocates for people who are homebound or that provide home health services.
- Call The Aging Network at 1-800-677-1116.
- Search for services by ZIP code with the Eldercare Locator.
- Contact the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) at 1-888-677-1199.
- Call the hotline for Medicare recipients at 1-800-633-4227 (TTY 1-877-486-2048).
Scheduling Vaccination Appointments
Most vaccination providers schedule appointments online.
To schedule your COVID-19 vaccine appointment, visit a vaccine provider’s online scheduling services. If you have a question about scheduling your appointment contact the vaccination provider directly.
- To verify, reschedule, or cancel a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, contact the location that set up your appointment.
- You can get your vaccines at different locations.
CDC cannot schedule, verify, reschedule, or cancel a vaccination appointment.
Learn About Getting Your Vaccine
- Do you need to wait to get vaccinated after getting COVID-19 or getting treatment for COVID-19?
- How can you prepare for vaccination?
- What can you expect during and after your vaccination?