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Vaccines
Yes, if you have had COVID you still need to get vaccinated.
December 3, 2021
COVID-19 Basics
No, natural immunity is not better than immunity from the vaccine.
December 3, 2021
Pregnancy & Parenting
COVID-19 during pregnancy increases the risk of maternal death and puts pregnant women and their babies at risk for serious health problems.
November 12, 2021
Vaccines
The COVID-19 vaccine for 5-to-11-year-olds is safe, effective, and will help them attend school, play sports, and interact with family with less risk.
November 12, 2021
Vaccines
If you had an allergic reaction to a mRNA vaccine, switching to another type of vaccine might be an option, but talk to your doctor...
November 12, 2021
Pregnancy & Parenting
Yes, pregnancy puts you at high risk for serious illness due to COVID-19, so you should get a booster shot.
November 12, 2021
Vaccines
No, none of the COVID-19 vaccines contain fetal cells.
November 12, 2021
Vaccines
Yes, you can get a flu shot and a COVID vaccine at the same time.
November 5, 2021
Pregnancy & Parenting
Have fun trick-or-treating, but take some precautions, especially with unvaccinated children.
November 5, 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
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
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