Your guide to getting a COVID booster

Thursday, October 19th • Segment

Supply shortages, canceled appointments, and insurance headaches have made getting a COVID-19 booster a frustrating and confusing process for many Americans. Vaccine companies Moderna and Pfizer told the Globe they’ve shipped millions of vaccines, but New England residents have had trouble obtaining them. We have tips for finding and receiving a vaccine without paying out of pocket or waiting for months.

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