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COVID-19 remains important in caring for yourself and protecting others… who should be tested, including: People who have symptomsof COVID-19. (This link is in draft mode) People not fully vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine who are prioritized for expanded community screeningfor COVID-19. People not fully vaccinated with COVID-19…

COVID-19 booster shots are highly recommended to protect against declining immunity… feel sick after receiving a booster? Will I have to show my COVID-19 vaccination card? Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Stay Up to Date with…

Even though children aren’t as likely as adults to be infected with COVID-19, they can still catch it, get sick… are rare and mostly mild with symptoms resolving without intensive treatment. The chance of getting myocarditis is much higher if you get COVID-19. The COVID-19…

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 usually done…

If you are the parent of a child from 6 months through 5 years of age, you should talk to… =…

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and wondering whether the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for you and your baby, the good news is it is. According to scientific data pregnancy increases your risk of a severe COVID-19 infection and…

Though it isn't in the news as much as it was in the beginning, the COVID-19 pandemic is still not over. To help continue to fight the spread of the disease, COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for children as young as…

On December 8, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the updated (Bivalent) COVID-19 vaccine to include children 6 months and older. The American Academy of Family Physicians has endorsed the approval. The Academy believes it will help prevent COVID-19…

Family doctors offer the top 10 ways to protect yourself and others from COVID-19… What we know about COVID-19 continues to change.  But there are important things we can do to protect ourselves and those around us. Wash your hands often with soap and…

Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of illnesses including COVID-19. Use soap and water or… Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to the CDC, soap and friction help lift dirt, grease, and…

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. Routine childhood and adult…

One of the best ways to keep yourself safe from getting COVID-19 is to wash your hands with soap and… One of the best ways to stay healthy is to wash your hands with soap and water. But if those aren’t available, hand sanitizer may…

COVID-19 and the flu have many symptoms in common. It can be tricky to know which you have. But there… If you find yourself feeling under the weather with a fever, body aches, and other symptoms, you may wonder what’s making you feel so bad…