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COVID-19 Basics
If you think you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you might need to quarantine, and should get tested if any symptoms develop.
February 25, 2022
Vaccines
Yes. If you happen to get exposed to COVID before your first vaccine or between doses, you should wait until you are done with quarantine.
February 25, 2022
Pregnancy & Parenting
The risks of COVID-19 infection are much higher than any risk of long-term complications from the vaccine.
January 15, 2022
I Think I Have COVID-19
You need at least 5 days in isolation if you have COVID, but you might need more. And you must wear a mask around others...
January 15, 2022
I Think I Have COVID-19
If you complete your isolation period, you are unlikely to be contagious.
January 15, 2022
Everyday Prevention
Children exposed to COVID-19 should not go to daycare because they can spread the virus even without symptoms.
January 15, 2022
Vaccines
If you are vaccinated but not boosted, you have a 5 day quarantine and 5 days of masking-wearing. If you’re boosted, you do not need...
January 13, 2022
COVID-19 Basics
In December 2021, CDC shortened the quarantine guidelines for people exposed to COVID. Check our summary of the changes.
January 13, 2022
COVID-19 Basics
If you’ve been exposed to COVID-19, you should quarantine at least 5 days. A negative test does not rule out the possibility you’re infected.
January 13, 2022
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
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
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
Pregnancy & Parenting
No, the vaccine is not currently approved for children in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine on...
December 23, 2020
Vaccines
Many people might experience some mild symptoms like fatigue, headache, or muscle aches for a day or two, but severe side effects are rare.
December 21, 2020
Vaccines
Vaccine trials are paused when a participant gets sick to see if the illness was caused by the vaccine. They were not--the vaccine is safe!
December 20, 2020
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