Accessible COVID Vaccinations for Uninsured Adults: Free Options at Local Pharmacy
Uninsured adults in the US are far less likely to have received the updated COVID vaccine compared to those with insurance, according to data from the CDC. To address this gap, the CDC launched the Bridge Access Program, a $1 billion effort to provide free COVID vaccine doses to uninsured or underinsured adults. The program aims to improve vaccine access for underserved communities and has been deployed through retail pharmacies, community health clinics, and local and state health departments. However, despite the program's efforts, there is still low demand for the vaccine. Public health advocates hope to see increased uptake as winter progresses, emphasizing the importance of vaccination in preventing severe illness and death from COVID-19.
