Molina Healthcare : COVID-19 Vaccine - The Latest Details
February 02, 2021 at 01:59 pm EST
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COVID-19 Vaccine: The latest details
A safe, effective vaccine has been developed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and millions of Americans are being vaccinated across the country. Now you might be wondering about the vaccine and how it's rolling out, which is why we put together answers to the most common questions. For details, please read on.
Is the vaccine the best protection against the coronavirus?
The CDC recommends getting the vaccine along with safe practices including wearing a mask whenever you leave the house, avoiding crowds and frequent handwashing. This combination of vaccination and being cautious is the best way to protect your health.
Who gets the vaccine first?
The CDC suggests that, before the general public, the vaccine should go to:
Health care workers who may be exposed to patients and residents in long-term care facilities
Essential workers not in health care
Adults with high-risk medical conditions and people 65 and older
Do you need two doses of the vaccine for it to work?
Yes, two doses are needed, from the same manufacturer, a few weeks apart.
To make sure the vaccine is effective, it's recommended that you see the same provider for both doses.
Does the vaccine cause side effects?
Some people have reported mild fatigue, headache, body aches, chills and pain at the injection site for a day or two. If symptoms last longer, call your doctor.
For people with allergies, especially severe ones, ask your doctor if you are at risk. They can provide information on how to get vaccinated safely.
Can I get COVID-19 from the vaccine?
No. Any mild side effects are probably signs that your body is building an immune response so it can fight the virus if you are exposed.
Do I still have to wear a mask, social distance and limit exposure to others after I get a vaccine?
Yes. Continue all the safety measures: wash hands, cover your mouth and nose by wearing a mask, avoid crowds and social distance.
If I have a problem or bad reaction after getting a COVID-19 vaccine, how do I report it?
There's a new smartphone tool called V-safe from the CDC for people who've been vaccinated. V-safe uses text messaging and web surveys to check in with vaccine recipients. It also provides telephone follow up to anyone who reports health problems after receiving the vaccine. You can get started on V-safe at vsafe.cdc.gov if you like.
How much does the vaccine cost?
For Molina Healthcare members, the vaccine will be available free of charge. If you have another health insurance carrier, please contact them for details.
Nationwide vaccine distribution is in its early stages right now and it's important to keep up with health-safe practices as even more contagious variants of the virus begin to spread around the country. At Molina Healthcare, we're committed to keeping you informed of any updates.
Source: hhs.gov, cdc.gov, fda.gov
Category:Immunizations / Safety
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Molina Healthcare Inc. published this content on 29 January 2021 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on 02 February 2021 18:57:06 UTC.
Molina Healthcare, Inc. specializes in the provision of health care services managed within the Medicaid and Medicare health insurance and coverage programs, and through the health insurance marketplace, financed by the States and the Federal Government of the United States. Revenues break down by activity as follows:
- Health care services within the Medicaid program (80.9%): services for low-income individuals, families and people with disabilities;
- health care services within the Medicare program (12.9%): services for the elderly and people with certain diseases, covered by the Medicare health insurance program;
- operating a health insurance marketplace (6.2%; Marketplace): a platform for offering health insurance plans, and allowing members of the Medicaid program, whose rising incomes have taken them out of eligibility, to purchase federally subsidized health insurance policies. The group also offers virtual care services.
At the end of 2023, Molina Healthcare, Inc. had approximately 5 million members broken down by program between Medicaid (4.5 million members), Medicare (0.2 million) and Marketplace (0.5 million).
All revenues are earned in the United States.
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