Question 1

Does insurance cover vaccinations?

Accepted Answer

Many insurance plans will cover vaccinations. To ensure coverage, contact your insurance provider.

Question 2

Are my vaccines covered at no cost as a Medicare member?

Accepted Answer

Medicare Part B covers preventive care vaccines for flu, COVID-19, pneumonia and hepatitis B at no cost. Medicare Part D covers preventive care vaccines for shingles and Tdap at no cost. Certain other vaccines, such as vaccines used for treatment purposes or vaccines not recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), may be covered with cost sharing. Visit Medicare.gov to learn more.

Question 3

How safe are vaccines?

Accepted Answer

Vaccines go through years of testing as required by law and are continuously monitored for safety and efficacy once licensed and in use. U.S. teams of physicians, scientists and public health experts closely monitor any adverse effects that might occur after a vaccination and respond as necessary, to ensure vaccines are held to the highest safety standards.

Question 4

Are vaccinations required for students to go back to school?

Accepted Answer

Many school systems now require fifth and sixth graders to receive a Tdap immunization. Meningitis vaccinations are also required by some colleges before incoming freshmen are allowed to move into dorms or attend classes. To find out what vaccines are required for your individual situation, please contact your local school district or specific college.

Question 5

Do vaccines have side effects?

Accepted Answer

You may experience mild side effects after receiving a vaccine. Most side effects are mild (for example, a sore arm or low-grade fever) and go away within a few days. More information on each vaccination is available on the specific vaccine health pages. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/side-effects.htm

Question 6

Who should NOT get vaccinated?

Accepted Answer

There are some people who should not get certain vaccines or should wait to get them due to age, specific health conditions or other factors. It’s always a good idea to discuss with your health care provider the vaccinations you are considering.

Question 7

Are there risks associated with not getting vaccinated?

Accepted Answer

Unvaccinated people can be at risk if exposed to vaccine-preventable diseases. Symptoms and complications of such diseases can be serious and even life-threatening.

Question 8

Where can I get immunizations?

Accepted Answer

Whether you’re looking for flu, pneumonia, whooping cough or meningitis vaccinations, we can help. CVS offers vaccines for children, adolescents, teens and adults, plus certain injections for adults.

Question 9

What are the differences between immunizations and vaccinations?

Accepted Answer

A vaccination refers to the process of receiving a vaccine whereas an immunization refers to the process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination.

Question 10

What is a vaccine?

Accepted Answer

A preparation that is used to stimulate the body’s immune response against diseases. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/imz-basics.htm

Question 11

What are the differences between active and passive immunity?

Accepted Answer

Active immunity results when someone is exposed to a disease organism that triggers the immune system to produce antibodies to that disease. Passive immunity is provided when someone is given antibodies to a disease.

Question 12

How do I access COVID-19 vaccination records for someone other than a minor child?

Accepted Answer

At this time, you may only access your own vaccination records or those of your minor children. Any patient age 18 or older must create their own account on Care.CVS.com to access their vaccination records.

Question 13

How do I view my minor child’s vaccination records?

Accepted Answer

Check your email for the COVID-19 vaccination record if both of the following conditions apply:

The minor was vaccinated at CVS Pharmacy
An email address was provided at scheduling/check-in

A record of the vaccination should have been immediately sent to that address. It would have been sent from Pharmacy@Notification.CVSHealth.com with a subject line of “For Your Records.”

Question 14

How do I add my minor child to my account and view their vaccination records?

Accepted Answer

Sign in to CVS.com® or create an account if you do not have one. (You may first have to verify your identity if you have not done so in the past.)
 i. Go to pharmacy dashboard" 
 ii."Manage family members" (in a box called "Shortcuts") 
 iii."Add a person" (you may have to expand the section "I manage prescriptions for other people 
 iv.Add a person
To add your minor, we first need to locate their pharmacy records by using their patient information or a prescription number.

Quick tip: The prescription (Rx) number can be found on any prescription bottle, as well as on the vaccination confirmation email referenced in the previous question (“How do I view my minor child’s vaccination records?”) with the subject line “For your records.”

Once the pharmacy records are found, you will be asked to confirm that you are the parent or legal guardian.
Once you confirm: Success! Your minor child’s Rx records are now available for viewing at CVS.com®

Question 15

Have you already added your minor child to your CVS account?

Accepted Answer

If you’re trying to view your minor child’s vaccination record, visit  Care.CVS.com

Login with your CVS.com account details
You may be asked to verify your identity before you can view your child’s record
Once you have logged in and verified your identity, visit “Vaccinations” on Care.CVS.com