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There’s been a lot of talk about the importance of COVID-19 booster shots, especially with the spread of Omicron. The booster shot enhances the protection you got from your original vaccine so your body stays ready to recognize and fight off severe illness.
Booster recommendations depend on which type of COVID-19 vaccine you got for your original shot—Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson. If you are not sure whether you should get a COVID-19 booster, ask your healthcare provider. Visit LDH.LA.Gov for the latest information on booster recommendations or to find a vaccine location near you. Your COVID-19 booster is covered for free on your health plan, Medicare and Medicaid as required by the CARES Act. Uninsured patients can get a booster for free.
Visit the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana YouTube channel to see short videos on the COVID-19 vaccines and other topics.