A few weeks ago, in the run-up to my kid going back to school, I started thinking about

the new COVID shot.

And knew it was coming out soon, I wanted to get my family all squared away.

And then, of course, before the shot was available at our pediatricians office, we got COVID.

Here this week, I found myself sounding like a beleaguered mom, telling the story to

Genkates.

On day 5 of school, we got an email, COVID in the classroom, my kid tested positive,

then I tested positive, I just, and I was like, oh my god, here we go again.

Here we go again, yeah.

Gen is a senior vice president at KFF.

In her normal life, she directs the global health and HIV policy program.

But for the past three years, she's been focused largely on COVID.

Right now, that means monitoring the rollout of this latest updated COVID vaccine.

It's been retooled to target the evolving virus.

And significantly, it's the first COVID vaccine since the federal government stopped footing

the bill.

The new era for COVID-19 vaccines with the drug now being rolled out commercially,

but several supply and insurance roblox are causing some confusion for people out there.

And on the COVID front, as Americans roll up their sleeves yet again to get the latest

boosters, some are being asked to pay out of pocket, even if they have insurance.

Nidia, social media is erupting about this too.

Look at this, trying to get my COVID booster this month and my insurance won't cover it.

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