COVID-19 Vaccines

Dartmouth Health will offer the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming weeks

We are committed to making the COVID-19 vaccine accessible. Please check back for updates.

If you wish to get vaccinated sooner, many local retail pharmacies are offering the vaccine now. You can visit their website to make an appointment.

Dartmouth Health vaccine recommendations

Dartmouth Health infectious disease specialist, Gabriela Andujar Vazquez, MD, shares important updates about the COVID-19 vaccine and why the vaccine continues to be important.

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Protecting yourself and your family from respiratory illness

Recent reports show that COVID-19 infections are rising in many parts of the country. Even a mild case of COVID-19 can sometimes lead to lasting problems. Respiratory season is just around the corner. We want to remind you that research confirms vaccination to be the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious complications and illness.

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Updated COVID-19 vaccines for 2026-2027

The FDA recently updated the COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 respiratory season. Dartmouth Health encourages any person 6 months of age and older to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine. It is especially important for higher-risk individuals to get the vaccine as soon as possible. This includes people who are over 65 or who have:

  • Cancer
  • Chronic health conditions
  • Organ transplants
  • Never received a COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines for children

Please refer to the Dartmouth Health Children's website for more information.

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COVID-19 vaccines for adults

The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends vaccination for all adults 18 years and older. Individuals at higher-risk for severe illness due to COVID-19 should get the vaccine as soon as possible. If you are moderately or severely immunocompromised, you may benefit from additional vaccine doses.

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COVID-19 vaccines for people who are planning pregnancy, pregnant, or breastfeeding

We recommend getting the COVID-19 vaccine if you are:

  • Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
  • Postpartum
  • Breastfeeding

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine also recommend this.

Watch this video to hear from Jennifer McCoy, MD, about why the COVID vaccine is recommended for pregnant women.

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COVID-19 vaccines for people with cancer or weakened immune systems

If you have cancer or have a weakened immune system, we recommend getting vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccine will reduce your risk of exposure to the virus. We also recommend that anyone in close contact with you get vaccinated.

Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.

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Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccine insurance coverage

  • Medicaid and Medicare continue to cover the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Most private and employer health insurance plans also continue to cover COVID-19 vaccines.

If you have questions about your coverage, we encourage you to reach out to your insurance provider.

Federal and state websites

We encourage you to review the following websites for additional information about COVID-19 vaccines.

Upload your vaccine card to myDH

You can upload your COVID-19 vaccination card easily to myDH. By uploading your vaccination card, you'll always have access to your vaccination status. Learn how to upload your COVID-19 vaccine card to myDH.

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