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If you were fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccination in 2021, you may be wondering whether you need or should get a booster shot. The answer is yes. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend

On October 29, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include children ages 5 through 11. The American Academy of Family Physicians has endorsed the approval. The Academy believes it will

Even though children aren’t as likely as adults to be infected with COVID-19, they can still catch it, get sick… The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 on an emergency use basis. The approval…

Find out the answers to the most commonly asked questions for the new COVID-19 vaccine… What is an mRNA vaccine and how does it work? Most vaccines (or immunizations) work by injecting a weakened form of a disease germ into your body. This is…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use in the United States… Three vaccines for COVID-19 have been authorized for emergency use in the United States from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen). The The Centers…

It can be hard to know what’s true about COVID-19. You may hear conflicting reports from different sources. Here are… COVID-19 is the name for the disease caused by coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. This virus has led to serious illness and death. You may hear one…

Misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccines is prevalent, and it can be difficult to know what's true and what's not. Here, family physicians bust the most common COVID-19 vaccine myths. Myth 1: You can delay routine vaccinations until the pandemic is

If you need to go into public in the COVID-19 pandemic, wear a face mask to contain your germs and… To slow the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend that people who have not been vaccinated…

An interactive tool that connects you to community resources and programs in your neighborhood. With more than 40,000 social services… Familydoctor.org’s Neighborhood Navigator is an interactive tool that connects you to community resources and programs in your neighborhood. With more than 40,000 social services…

If you have—or suspect that you have—COVID-19, you should follow the CDC’s recommendations for isolation to stop the spread of… COVID-19, the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is extremely contagious. If you test positive for COVID-19—or suspect that you have it—it is important…

If you or your child missed vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic, now is a great time to catch up. Vaccines… If you or your child missed vaccines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now is a great time to get caught up. According to the…

Vacationing is not risk-free during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, if you have to travel, there are ways to decrease your… You may be thinking about how COVID-19 will affect your vacation and holiday plans. The disease caused by the coronavirus is highly contagious, especially…

So much has changed due to COVID-19. You may wonder what to expect when you go back to work. But… Working remotely became more common during the pandemic. But if you have to be in-person, you may be worried about how you can stay…

Telemedicine is a way for patients to receive access to medical care without leaving their homes by using technology to… Telemedicine is a way for patients to receive access to medical care without leaving their home or work. A doctor and a patient are…