ATLANTA — Local health departments are giving COVID-19 shots while supplies last, with more vaccine expected to arrive next week.
The Georgia Department of Public Health began vaccinating after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new COVID-19 immunization recommendations Monday.
The CDC is recommending that most adults get vaccinated, especially those 65 and older and those who have never been vaccinated. Parents of children at least 6 months old should discuss vaccination with a healthcare provider, the federal agency said.
No prescription is required, but local health department nurses or other providers will counsel patients on the risks and benefits of vaccination, the Department of Public Health said.
Most major insurance companies will cover the cost of immunization, but the state is advising people to check with their insurers. Vaccination is covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
Local health departments can assist those without insurance, the state said.