Covid vaccine is best protection

A Covid-19 vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.

The 2024-2025 updated Covid-19 vaccine provides the best protection against the strains of the virus that are currently circulating. Talk to your child’s doctor about getting them vaccinated. It is safe for children to get the Covid-19 vaccine and other vaccines, like their flu shot, at the same visit.

Now is a great time to make sure everyone in the family — from babies to grandparents — are vaccinated so they have maximum protection before the end-of-year holidays.

Your health insurance plan should cover the cost of an updated 2024-2025 Covid-19 vaccine. If it doesn’t, there are options, including clinics offering free vaccine for qualifying uninsured and underinsured adults. The Minnesota Vaccines for Children Program offers free or low-cost shots for children 18 years of age and younger.

For questions related to Covid-19, call 833-431-2053 Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.