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The short answer is: It’s here. The new 2024 COVID-19 vaccine, known as the “fall vaccine,“ has been approved earlier this year. However, similar to last year, it might take some time before these vaccines are widely accessible. When will the new COVID vaccines become available? On Thursday, the FDA approved the updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer (Comirnaty), with rollout expected across the U.S. in the coming weeks amidst the 2024 summer wave of infections. The CDC recommends these updated shots for everyone aged 6 months and older. They will be available at pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and Safeway, as well as through healthcare providers, county public health departments, and community clinics. While pharmacies generally receive vaccines first due to their federal partnerships, shipping and logistical delays may still impact availability. For instance, CVS and Walgreens are scheduling appointments for the new COVID-19 vaccine beginning in
