Protect your health with a COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines are an important step in protecting your health and your loved ones, and we encourage you to talk to your doctor about the right time to get your vaccine. We are committed to providing helpful vaccine information and resources to support you, including $0 cost-share on COVID-19 vaccinations through the national public health emergency period.
Schedule your vaccination
COVID-19 vaccines are widely available across vaccination providers, including retail pharmacies, doctors’ offices and other health systems.
Vaccine protection and safety
FDA-authorized and FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines are safe and help prevent serious illness from COVID-19.
$0 vaccine cost-share
You should not receive a bill for your COVID-19 vaccination through the national public health emergency.1
After you get vaccinated
Get the latest on life after you get your vaccine, from how to manage potential side effects to how to access your vaccine record.
Answering your questions
To help you plan and keep you informed, we’ve gathered key public information about COVID-19 vaccines below. The CDC remains the best resource on COVID-19 vaccines.
Protection and safety
The FDA has approved the COVID-19 vaccine for use in preventing serious illness from COVID-19 among people ages 16 and older. Certain COVID-19 vaccines are also emergency-use authorized (EUA) by the FDA, among people age 5 and older to help prevent serious illness from COVID-19. For people who have certain immunocompromised conditions, the FDA authorized an extra dose of the primary series COVID-19 vaccines to help maximize protection for this population. Details can be found in the chart below.
COVID-19 vaccines
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| Moderna | 2 doses,4 1 month apart
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| Johnson & Johnson's Janssen | 1 dose
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Like the flu vaccine, vaccination providers will administer the COVID-19 vaccine based on availability. Vaccination providers may not have all FDA-authorized and FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines at their location.
Important reminders on the protection COVID-19 vaccines provide:
- Like other vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines can take several weeks after vaccination completion for full effectiveness.
- Fully vaccinated people may carry the virus after exposure, even if they are not showing symptoms. Masks used in indoor and public places help prevent exposure.
- The duration of protection against COVID-19 is currently unknown and being studied.
Because of this, keep following public health safety guidelines to help protect yourself and others. For the latest information, go to the CDC.
The safety of vaccines is a top priority, and millions of people have already been safely vaccinated. All FDA-authorized and FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing serious illness, including hospitalization and death, from COVID-19, according to the CDC. They are key to slowing the pandemic. The U.S. vaccine safety system makes sure all vaccines go through an extensive process to confirm levels of safety. The recently FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines went through this process. Even after emergency use authorization, the FDA continues to review clinical data about the vaccines.
Approval is granted once the FDA determines the vaccine to be safe and effective at preventing serious illness from COVID-19. The FDA goes through a detailed review of clinical data and information, as submitted in the Biologics License Application (BLA).
The CDC website has additional COVID-19 vaccine safety information.
Side effects from vaccines are normal signs that your body is building protection. As with other vaccines and according to the CDC, people have reported some side effects with FDA-authorized and FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines. The most common side effect is a sore arm. Some other side effects may feel like flu and might even affect your ability to do daily activities. But they should go away in a few days. You can learn more on the CDC website.
In the event of an emergency, you should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
If you have side effects that bother you or do not go away, you should report them to your vaccination provider or primary care provider. You should also notify the CDC at 1-800-822-7967. This is because the CDC and FDA continue to monitor the safety of the FDA-authorized and FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines. You can also use the CDC’s v-safe mobile app, which will help you monitor side effects and get second dose reminders.
The FDA approval determined that the vaccine is safe and effective at preventing COVID-19. The FDA goes through a detailed review of clinical data and information, as submitted in the Biologics License Application (BLA). In addition, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the CDC have recommended the FDA-approved vaccine for use among people age 16 and older.
The COVID-19 vaccine with FDA approval is the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, is known as Comirnaty. This vaccine was approved for use in preventing COVID-19 among people age 16 and older, and continues to be authorized for emergency use to prevent COVID-19 among people 12 to 15 years old and those with certain immunocompromised conditions, as defined by the CDC.
The FDA-authorized and FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines are not recommended for people with certain conditions or of different ages. The current vaccines are authorized for use among the following ages:
- Pfizer-BioNTech is not authorized or approved for children under the age of 5.
- Moderna is not authorized for people under the age of 18.
- Johnson & Johnson's Janssen is not authorized for people under the age of 18 and it is not authorized for a second dose.
Per the FDA, women younger than 50 years old should be aware of the rare risk of blood clots with low platelets after Janssen vaccination. Other COVID-19 vaccines, such as Comirnaty and Spikevax, are available where this risk has not been seen.
There are other special considerations for when it might not be a good time to get the vaccine:
- If you've recently been exposed to COVID-19, see the CDC guidelines for getting the vaccine.
- If you’ve had monoclonal antibody treatment or received convalescent plasma, the CDC states vaccination should not occur for at least 90 days.
Talk to your health care provider if you have questions about getting vaccinated for COVID-19.
According to the CDC, if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine or an injected medicine, you should ask your doctor if you should get a COVID-19 vaccine. A severe reaction is one that requires treatment at a hospital or with medications like an EpiPen (epinephrine). According to the CDC, the likelihood of severe reaction to the FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines is very low.
The CDC recommends the people who have seasonal allergies or allergies to food, pets or oral medications, can still be vaccinated. If you have any questions, you should check with your health care provider.
For more information, you can read the FDA’s fact sheets: Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen. Health care professionals can also look to the FDA’s health care provider fact sheets available for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Janssen; and the package inserts for Comirnaty and Spikevax.
An FDA advisory committee has voted in favor of the FDA authorizing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use for children ages 5-11.
According to the CDC, the FDA-approved Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine and the FDA-authorized Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have the same formulation and may be used interchangeably. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine administered for the first two doses of COVID-19 vaccine is the same formulation as the additional third dose and booster dose.
According to the CDC, the FDA-approved Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine and the FDA-authorized Moderna COVID-19 vaccine have the same formulation and may be used interchangeably. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine administered for the first two doses of COVID-19 vaccine is the same formulation as the additional third dose. The Moderna COVID-19 booster dose is one-half the formulation of the original series.
If mammography is scheduled within 6 weeks after your final vaccination shot, consult with your healthcare provider or physician if it should be rescheduled.
COVID-19 vaccination is recommended by the CDC and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for all people age 12 years and older. This includes people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now or might become pregnant in the future. Pregnant and recently pregnant people are more likely to get severely ill with COVID-19 compared with non-pregnant people. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can protect you from severe illness from COVID-19.
If you have questions, a conversation with your health care provider about the COVID-19 vaccine may be helpful.
There is no evidence that the vaccine has any effect on male or female fertility. When the vaccine is given during pregnancy, the vaccine allows the mother to create antibodies which then protect both the mother and baby from infection.
According to the CDC, COVID-19 vaccinations should be offered to people regardless of whether they have previously had COVID-19. You do not need an antibody or diagnostic test before or after you are vaccinated to learn if the vaccine worked.
Anyone currently infected with COVID-19 should wait to get vaccinated until after their illness has resolved and after they have met the criteria to discontinue isolation. Additionally, current evidence suggests that reinfection with the virus that causes COVID-19 is uncommon in the 90 days after initial infection. So, people with a recent infection may delay vaccination until the end of that 90-day period.
According to the CDC, experts are continuing to study the variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of a virus are expected to occur over time. There are multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 in the United States, and these variants seem to spread more easily than other variants. An increase in cases of COVID-19 can lead to more hospitalizations and potentially more deaths.
FDA-authorized and FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines help prevent the virus from spreading, which in turn can help decrease the opportunity for virus variants to develop and spread. According to the CDC, vaccines do help with protect against variants, and they continue to be closely investigated with more studies underway.
Following public health safety practices like wearing face masks, physically distancing, washing hands regularly and isolating or quarantining when sick can help protect your health and the health of those around you. To learn more, visit the CDC website.
The American Academy of Pediatricians and the American Medical Association support face masks as a science-based tool in helping prevent and control COVID-19. Masks help keep your respiratory droplets in, while keeping other people’s droplets out. They are effective in helping slow the spread of COVID-19, especially for 1) both vaccinated and unvaccinated people in highly-impacted areas, and, and 2) people and households who are not yet vaccinated or have an underlying medical condition, according to the CDC.
Make sure your mask works the best it can, according to the CDC:
- Have two or more layers of washable fabric
- Completely cover your nose and mouth
- Fit snugly against the sides of your face without gaps
- Have a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out of the top of the mask
Learn more about when to wear a mask on the CDC site.
According to the CDC, COVID-19 vaccines can be administered without regard to timing of other vaccines, including the flu vaccine. You can get the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine during the same visit. The CDC says that routine flu vaccination is an important part of preventive care for children, adolescents and adults (including pregnant people) that should not be delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local public health agencies determine quarantine recommendations. According to the CDC, quarantine is used to keep someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 away from others. Exposure is defined as 15 minutes or more of being within 6 feet of an individual who has tested positive or had symptoms within 2 days of exposure. By staying home or not going in public, quarantine helps prevent disease spread before a person knows they have the virus.
The CDC has identified 2 groups of people who do not need to quarantine when exposed:
- People who are 18 or older and have received all recommended vaccine doses – including booster and additional primary shots if indicated, and for people ages 5-17 who completed the primary series of COVID-19 vaccines – are no longer required to quarantine following a direct exposure to someone with COVID-19, unless they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Fully vaccinated people are considered those who have had both doses of a two-dose vaccine or the one-dose vaccine, and 2 weeks have passed to allow for the vaccine to work. There are additional considerations for patients and residents who are fully vaccinated and in health care settings.
- People who have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 3 months do not need to quarantine.
Learn more on the CDC website.
According to the CDC, isolation is used to separate people infected with COVID-19 from those who are not infected. People who are in isolation should stay home until it’s safe for them to be around others. At home, anyone sick or infected should separate from others, staying in a specific “sick room” and using a separate bathroom if possible. The length of the isolation period depends on several factors. Review the CDC’s recommendations for when isolation can end based on the situation.
According to the CDC, while most people get over COVID-19 within weeks of illness, some people experience post-COVID-19 conditions that continue 4 weeks or more after infection. Several recent studies show that between 27-33% of patients who get COVID-19 and were not hospitalized developed some lasting symptoms, no matter their age, prior health or severity of their infection. While much is still unknown, the CDC reports these “long COVID” conditions can come to life in a variety of ways, ranging from difficulty breathing, fatigue, joint pain or mood changes to even more serious issues like multi-organ damage or autoimmune conditions. FDA-authorized and FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines play an important role in preventing serious illness from COVID-19. Additional information on PASC is available on the CDC website.
Cost and coverage
You will have $0 cost-share (copayments, deductibles or coinsurance) on your FDA-authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination as noted below, no matter where you get the vaccine1 and including when 2 doses are required, as well as when a third dose is needed and booster shots, as outlined below.
- Plans through Employers and Individual health plans, including Student Resources, Short Term Limited Liability and Exchange plans: You will have $0 cost-share for the vaccine at both in-network and out-of-network providers through the national public health emergency period. UnitedHealthcare pays a fee to the vaccination provider for the administration of the vaccine and the recommended observation. If you receive care for an adverse reaction, you may be responsible for copays, deductibles, coinsurance or out-of-network charges, according to your benefits plan.
- Medicare plans: You will have $0 cost-share for the vaccine at both in-network and out-of-network providers through the national public health emergency period. Providers should not ask you for payment, up front or after you receive the vaccine.
- For Medicaid members in UnitedHealthcare Community Plans: You will have $0 cost-share for the vaccine with both in-network and out-of-network providers through the national public health emergency period. State variations and regulations may apply during this time. Please review the UnitedHealthcare Community Plan website and your state’s site for the latest information. If no state-specific guidance is available, UnitedHealthcare plan guidelines will apply.
For those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised as defined by the CDC, a third COVID-19 vaccination dose is covered at $0 cost-share.
If a COVID-19 vaccine is received during a regular doctor’s visit where you talk about other health needs, you may have a cost-share for the office visit, according to your benefits plan. This means you may be responsible for a copay, coinsurance or deductible. The COVID-19 vaccination will have $0 cost-share through the national public health emergency period.
Primary series: First dose appointment preparation and getting a second dose
Here’s what we understand today:
- Be prepared to show your photo ID, such as a driver’s license, to show proof of identity.
- Medicare plan members:
- You will need your red, white and blue Medicare card because Medicare is paying for your vaccine in 2021. If you don’t have your Medicare card, you can find it by logging in to your Social Security account. More information can be found on the CMS site.
- If you receive your vaccine at a regular provider visit, you will also need your UnitedHealthcare member ID card.
- Non-Medicare plan members: Bring your UnitedHealthcare member ID card.
Additional information on preparing for your vaccination appointment can be found on the CDC website.
For many members, UnitedHealthcare pays an administrative fee to the vaccination provider that covers the member’s standard observation. By showing your health insurance card, you are also helping make sure there is a digital record of your COVID-19 vaccination available through your online UnitedHealthcare member account, which will help you keep a record of your vaccination status.
If you receive additional services during your vaccination appointment or get the vaccination during a regular office visit, you may be responsible for copays, deductibles, coinsurance or out-of-network charges, according to your benefits plan. Your vaccination provider should not charge you for the standard observation, which is the 15-30 minutes after receiving the vaccination.
Here are 3 key points from the CDC to keep in mind for your appointment:
- Allow extra time. Your vaccination provider will likely monitor you after receiving the vaccine. This is in case of a rare allergic reaction. So, you’ll want to plan some extra time.
- Schedule the second dose. Plan ahead for your second dose by scheduling your second vaccine appointment if possible. You can also sign up for free text messaging through the CDC’s VaxText to a get a reminder about your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Keep vaccine cards in a safe place. You should receive a vaccination card during your appointment that says which vaccine you received, the date it was received and where it was received. We suggest you keep your vaccination card in a safe place.
If you are receiving an additional dose, your vaccination card will be updated to reflect those doses at your next appointment. We encourage you to keep your card with you.
The CDC recommends getting the next shot in your series as close to the recommended timing as possible. Follow the vaccination instructions from the manufacturer. If you miss your vaccination appointment or are outside of the timing, you can still get the second dose and you won’t need to start over with a first dose. And even if the second dose is late, the second dose will still help you get protection from COVID-19. You should schedule your next appointment with your vaccination provider as soon as you can.
You should have received a vaccination card at your first appointment with information on the COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer, date of your first vaccination and when your second dose is due. If you cannot find that, your vaccination provider can help you know which vaccine you received. You may also be able to find your vaccination information within your vaccine record in your secure account within myuhc.com or medicare.uhc.com.
You should talk to your health care provider or COVID-19 vaccination provider. They will help you determine the best next step to completing the COVID-19 vaccination series.
Additional primary dose and boosters
According to CDC, several groups are authorized to receive a COVID-19 booster shot:
If you received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, you can get a booster if:
- It's been at least 5 months since completing the primary series AND you are:
- Age 12+
If eligible, you can get a booster of:
- Pfizer-BioNTech*
- Moderna
- Janssen (J&J)
*Only Pfizer-BioNTech can be used as a booster in those age 12-17.
If you received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, you can get a booster if:
- It's been at least 5 months since completing the primary series AND you are:
- Age 18+
If eligible, you can get a booster of:
- Moderna
- Pfizer-BioNTech
- Janssen (J&J)
If you received the Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine, you can get a booster if:
- It's been at least 2 months since completing the primary series AND you are:
- Age 18+
If eligible, you can get a booster of:
- Janssen (J&J)
- Moderna
- Pfizer-BioNTec
2nd booster shot:
CDC says certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose at least 4 months prior are eligible for another mRNA booster (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna).
Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots. However, according to the CDC, an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) is preferred over the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for booster vaccination. Recipients of an mRNA vaccine primary series ages 18 + who are unable to receive an mRNA booster dose may be offered a Janssen vaccine booster dose following discussion of the benefits and risks.
COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are widely available across vaccination providers, including retail pharmacies, doctors’ offices and other health systems.
Additional Primary Dose
According to the CDC, if you received a Pfizer-BioNTech (ages 12 and older) or Moderna (ages 18 and older) mRNA COVID-19 vaccine primary series and have a moderately to severely compromised immune system, you should receive an additional primary dose of the same mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after the second dose.
Currently, CDC does not recommend an additional primary dose if you received a single-dose J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.
Booster Shots
Immunocompromised people 18 years and older who received a J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine primary dose should also receive a single COVID-19 vaccine booster shot at least 2 months after their primary dose.
Moderately to severely immunocompromised people ages 18 years and older who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine primary series, and an additional primary mRNA vaccine may get a booster shot 6 months after completing their vaccine primary series. And, CDC says certain immunocompromised individuals who received an initial booster dose at least 4 months prior are eligible for another mRNA booster (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna).
If you get a booster shot you have the option to either get the same COVID-19 vaccine product as your primary series, or you can get a different COVID-19 vaccine. You may have a preference for the vaccine type that you originally received, and you may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots. However, according to the CDC, an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) is preferred over the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for booster vaccination. Recipients of an mRNA vaccine primary series ages 18 + who are unable to receive an mRNA booster dose may be offered a Janssen vaccine booster dose following discussion of the benefits and risks. You may consider the benefits and risks of each product and discuss with your healthcare provider which COVID-19 vaccine product is the most appropriate booster for you.
CDC has not made a recommendation for this scenario yet.
Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots. However, according to the CDC, an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) is preferred over the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for booster vaccination. Recipients of an mRNA vaccine primary series ages 18 + who are unable to receive an mRNA booster dose may be offered a Janssen vaccine booster dose following discussion of the benefits and risks.
The vaccine used for the additional primary dose should be same as the vaccine used for the primary vaccine series. If the mRNA vaccine product given for the first two doses is not available or is unknown, either mRNA COVID-19 vaccine product may be administered.
CDC recommends the additional primary dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine be administered at least 28 days after a second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people.
To help ensure your safety, the CDC is recommending that you share your proof of vaccination card with your health care provider so they can confirm you meet the appropriate eligibility criteria.
Current guidance is if a member received COVID-19 vaccine/s prior to a hematopoietic cellular transplant (HCT) or CAR T-cell therapy, then a primary series should be repeated at least 3 months after the transplant.
After you get vaccinated
Side effects from vaccines are normal signs that your body is building protection. As with other vaccines and according to the CDC, people have reported some side effects with the FDA-authorized and FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines. The most common side effect is a sore arm. Some other side effects may feel like flu and might even affect your ability to do daily activities. But they should go away in a few days. You can learn more on the CDC website.
If you experience pain or discomfort after your vaccination, talk to your doctor about taking over-the-counter medicine, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to help with your symptoms. You can also use a virtual visit to connect with a health care professional to discuss your symptoms.
In the event of an emergency, you should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
If you have side effects that bother you or do not go away, you should report them to your vaccination provider or primary care provider. You should also notify the CDC at 1-800-822-7967. This is because the CDC and FDA continue to monitor the safety of the FDA-authorized and FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines. You can also use the CDC’s v-safe mobile app, which will help you monitor side effects and get second dose reminders.
According to the CDC, if you got the Janssen vaccine within the last 3 weeks, your risk of developing a blood clot with low platelets is very low. However, you should be on the lookout for possible symptoms of a blood clot with low platelets, which typically occur within 3 weeks of vaccination. Seek medical care urgently if any of these symptoms develop:
- Severe headache
- Backache
- Blurred vision
- Fainting
- Seizures
- Severe pain in your abdomen or stomach
- Severe pain in your chest
- Leg swelling
- Shortness of breath
- Tiny red spots on the skin (petechiae)
- New or easy bruising or bleeding
If you have other questions, call your primary care provider or other health care professional. You can also use a virtual visit to connect with a health care professional. To access 24/7 on-demand virtual visits through a designated national provider, sign in to your online UnitedHealthcare account. Cost-share for the virtual visit will be according to your benefits plan.
It depends. The CDC provides recommendations for masking and other prevention steps based on community-specific data like hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area. Levels can be low, medium, or high.
People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. Masks may be required on public transportation and may be required in other places by local or state authorities.
Continue to follow any mask-wearing requirements based on state, local or business guidance. Refer to the CDC guidance for complete public health safety guidance.
No, the CDC and FDA does not recommend you get COVID-19 antibody or diagnostic testing.
People who are 18 or older and have received all recommended vaccine doses – including booster and additional primary shots if indicated, and for people ages 5-17 who completed the primary series of COVID-19 vaccines – are no longer required to quarantine following a direct exposure to someone with COVID-19, unless they are experiencing symptoms.
Fully vaccinated people are considered those who have had the one-dose vaccine or both doses of a two-dose vaccine, and a period of about 2 weeks has passed to allow for the vaccine to work. There are additional considerations for fully-vaccinated patients and residents in health care settings.
Learn more on the CDC website.
- You can self-report your COVID-19 vaccination information to receive a digital vaccine record in your secure account at myuhc.com or medicare.uhc.com.
- You can also continue to use your CDC card as proof of vaccination.
- You may also check with your vaccination provider to see if they have a digital vaccination record available for you.
UnitedHealthcare also continues to work closely with states and other vaccination providers to help members have access to an accurate and reliable view of your COVID-19 vaccination status through your secure UnitedHealthcare member account (myuhc.com or medicare.uhc.com). Until that reliable member vaccination information is received at UnitedHealthcare, vaccination information will not be available to members.
We are in the process of updating myuhc.com and medicare.uhc.com to show an additional dose/boosters
Your COVID-19 vaccine record can be found within your UnitedHealthcare member account. This record may be helpful for employment, attending events or doing other activities where a COVID-19 vaccination record may be requested.
If your record isn’t showing up, you may choose to self-report your vaccination through your UnitedHealthcare member account. This record can be printed or shared as you’d like. If we receive updated vaccination data from your vaccination provider, your self-reported data will be replaced by the provider’s information.
At this time, UnitedHealthcare does not have COVID-19 vaccination record for all members. We continue to work closely with states and vaccination providers to access vaccination information so our members have a reliable digital record.
Your digital record is not intended to replace your official CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card. Continue to keep it in a safe place for when you need it.
We encourage you to keep your doctor informed of your vaccination. Your UnitedHealthcare digital vaccination record is one way you may choose to share your vaccination information with your doctor or other health care provider.
Please let us know if your digital record is incorrect by calling the number on your insurance card or providing your feedback through the “We’re Listening” section. This will help us review the information received and identify what the issue might be. Your digital record is created using available claims data as well as information from federal and state agencies.
We encourage you to keep your vaccination card in a safe place. You may want to consider taking a picture or scan of your vaccination card as a backup copy.
Your vaccine record, which may be available through your online UnitedHealthcare member account, may also be helpful in situations where you may need to show proof of vaccination. If you currently do not have one showing, you can self-report your vaccination, so you have digital proof of vaccination to use and share as you’d like.
Clinical resources
Want to learn more? Here are clinical resources from various authorities to help in understanding COVID-19 vaccines.
Vaccine fraud awareness
Be on alert for fraud. While you may be interested in sharing the news of your vaccination, be sure not to post a picture of your CDC vaccination card on the internet or via social media. There may be people who try to use your information as their own.
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