Getting a Pfizer COVID vaccine for your 12 to 15-year-old is safe and effective, and it will help your family and community get back to...
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Each state is using its own app for contact tracing.
June 4, 2021
Vaccines
Yes! Getting vaccinated can amplify protection, protect community members, and allow for certain pre-pandemic activities.
May 26, 2021
I Think I Have COVID-19
Yes, please get tested if you know you have COVID!
May 22, 2021
Everyday Prevention
After COVID-19 vaccines are authorized for use, safety is still monitored. The United States uses multiple systems to track adverse events that occur after vaccination...
May 22, 2021
Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines are increasingly shown to be effective in the real world. However, infection is not impossible.
May 7, 2021
Pregnancy & Parenting
Getting a Pfizer COVID vaccine for your 16+-year-old is safe and effective, and it will help your family get back to “normal” life sooner.
May 7, 2021
Vaccines
No. Taking pain relievers after the vaccine won’t prevent the vaccine from working.
May 7, 2021
Vaccines
No, you don’t need to quarantine prior to travel or a visit if everyone is fully vaccinated.
May 7, 2021
COVID-19 Basics
Case investigation and contact tracing are still useful tools in fighting the pandemic, even now that we have a vaccine.
May 7, 2021
Vaccines
Over 309 million vaccine doses were given in the US as of June 14, 2021. There are three cases where the vaccine likely contributed to...
April 9, 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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