COVID-19 Vaccine VIS | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC
Summary: This CDC Vaccine Information Statement provides essential information on the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, including its role in preventing severe illness, recommended age groups, potential side effects, and reporting procedures for adverse reactions.
The 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) outlines the importance of vaccination for individuals 6 months and older to prevent severe COVID-19, hospitalization, and death. It details the eligibility for different age groups, including those under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) and FDA-approved versions. The document covers common side effects, rare risks such as myocarditis and pericarditis, and instructions for reporting adverse events via VAERS or V-Safe. It also provides information on the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP) and resources for further inquiries.
Document outline
1. 1. Why get vaccinated? 2. 2. COVID-19 vaccine (2024-2025 formula) 3. 3. Talk with your health care provider 4. 4. Risks of a vaccine reaction 5. 5. What if there is a serious problem? 6. 6. Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program 7. 7. How can I learn more?