Last updated August 29, 2024
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The FDA authorized the CDC approved newly updated 2024-2025 formulations of COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna. These vaccines protect against currently circulating variants and provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death.. CDPHE expects these vaccines to become available in the coming weeks. Ask your health care provider or local pharmacy when they expect to take appointments for 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines.
The 2023-2024 formulations of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized for use in the United States and should not be administered. If you have an upcoming appointment to receive one of these vaccines, contact your provider about rescheduling so you can receive an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine instead.
The 2023-2024 Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is no longer available in the United States, as all doses have expired. FDA authorization of the 2024-2025 Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is forthcoming.
This page will be updated soon with more information about where to find a 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine.
Find a COVID-19 vaccine Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the safest, easiest way to lower your risk of serious illness and Long COVID. Everyone aged 6 months and older is recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines
The COVID-19 vaccines available now protect against the latest variants of the COVID-19 virus.
Everyone aged 6 months and older should get a 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. Most people only need one dose of the updated vaccine. It’s safe to get your COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same appointment.
Some people may need more than one dose of a 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine:
- People with weakened immune systems
- Children aged 6 months through 4 years (depending on vaccination history)
Talking with a health care provider can help you learn more about how many doses you or your child needs and when to schedule them. However, a conversation with a health care provider is not required to get vaccinated.
Types of COVID-19 vaccines
There are currently two COVID-19 vaccines authorized and approved for use in the United States: Pfizer and Moderna.
Pfizer and Moderna are mRNA vaccines, which means they use temporary genetic code to teach your body how to fight the COVID-19 virus. This genetic code is harmless. It goes away once your immune system has learned what the COVID-19 virus looks like.
Note: The 2023-2024 Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is no longer available in the United States, as all doses have expired. This page will be updated if FDA approves or authorizes a 2024-2025 Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.
Find a COVID-19 vaccine
You can get a COVID-19 vaccine at a local doctor’s office, local public health agency, or pharmacy. If you have health insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, and CHP+, it should cover the cost of the vaccine as long as your provider takes your insurance.
Ask your regular health care provider if they have COVID-19 vaccines.
If you don’t have insurance, or your insurance doesn’t cover COVID-19 vaccines, you can still get vaccinated at low or no cost.
Use the Vaccines for Children map to find a provider with low- and no-cost vaccines for eligible children aged 18 years and younger. The Vaccines for Children program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, underinsured, on Medicaid or Medicaid-eligible, and/or Alaskan Native/American Indian.
Some Vaccines for Children providers may also have low- and no-cost vaccines for uninsured and underinsured adults aged 19 years and older.
A Colorado law called Individual Access to Publicly Funded Vaccines helps make sure people can get the COVID-19 vaccine even if they don’t have health insurance or can’t afford to pay a fee.
Providers in the Vaccines for Children program and Bridge Access Program may ask you for:
- Health insurance.
- A government-issued identification card.
- A social security card or number.
- An out-of-pocket fee for the administration of the vaccine.
You do not have to provide any of these to receive a publicly funded vaccine, even if the clinic asks for them. It is illegal for the clinic to deny you a publicly funded vaccine for not showing documents or being unable to pay a fee. Learn more about your right to get a publicly funded vaccine at no cost.