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Vaccines
Yes, it is safe for people who have had Guillain-Barre to get the COVID vaccines.
September 24, 2021
Vaccines
The best vaccine is the one you can get. Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J all protect against severe COVID-19 illness and death.
September 24, 2021
COVID-19 Basics
The Delta variant emerged due to random changes in the genetic sequence of the original COVID-19 virus.
September 24, 2021
I Think I Have COVID-19
No, you should not take ivermectin if you have COVID. Ivermectin is not approved by the FDA for treatment or prevention of COVID.
September 24, 2021
COVID-19 Basics
There is no evidence that “COVID-22”, a non-scientific term popularized on the internet to refer to a potential future variant of SARS-CoV-2, exists.
September 23, 2021
Pregnancy & Parenting
There are steps you can take to minimize your children’s exposure to COVID-19 risk while going back to school in person!
September 23, 2021
Vaccines
Yes you can still get vaccinated if you are exposed to COVID-19.
September 23, 2021
COVID-19 Basics
The delta variant of the coronavirus is highly contagious, although to a slightly lesser extent than chickenpox.
September 23, 2021
Vaccines
Vaccine “breakthrough” infections are not common, but not unexpected, and they should not deter vaccination.
September 23, 2021
Vaccines
Over 339 million vaccine doses were given to 187.2 million people in the US as of July 19, 2021. Only three deaths have been linked...
June 14, 2021
Vaccines
No, the COVID vaccine is free. You can get the vaccine even if you don’t have insurance.
March 12, 2021
Everyday Prevention
The short answer: multi-household gatherings have high transmission rates of COVID19. Our recommendation? Have a virtual watch party this year.
February 6, 2021
I Think I Have COVID-19
If you think you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19, self-quarantine for 14 days and get tested if any symptoms develop.
January 22, 2021
Everyday Prevention
If a two week quarantine isn’t possible for you, the CDC offers some options to reduce quarantine.
December 24, 2020
Pregnancy & Parenting
Vaccination is a promising strategy for combating COVID-19. However, the trials testing the vaccines did not include pregnant people. For decades, vaccines have been safely...
December 24, 2020
Pregnancy & Parenting
Vaccination is a promising strategy for combating COVID-19. However, the trials testing the vaccines did not include pregnant or breastfeeding people. However, vaccines have been...
December 24, 2020
Pregnancy & Parenting
Vaccination is a promising strategy for combating COVID-19. However, the trials testing the vaccines did not include pregnant people. For decades, vaccines have been safely...
December 23, 2020
Everyday Prevention
If you are being treated for cancer, it is possible you are at increased risk for getting seriously ill with COVID-19. Make a plan with...
December 23, 2020
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