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COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids/Teens Ages 12 and Older
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…
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COVID-19 | Symptoms and Prevention
COVID-19 is highly contagious and does not yet have an approved vaccine. Symptoms may include a cough, a fever, and… with COVID-19 Post-COVID Syndrome describes the wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems that can develop after a COVID-19 infection. People may also…
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5
If you are the parent of a child from 6 months through 5 years of age, you should talk to… =…
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5
child, talk to your family physician. Things to consider Everyone 6 years and older should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they’ve received any original COVID-19 vaccines. Learn More at Staying Up to Date with COVID…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
Find out the answers to the most commonly asked questions for the new COVID-19 vaccine… should I get a COVID-19 vaccine? Adult clinical trials for the vaccines showed that they are all effective at preventing severe COVID-19 disease, hospitalizations, and death due to COVID-19. In…
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy
Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: COVID-19, Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding: Answers from Ob-Gyns Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19 Vaccines Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19 …
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COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 remains important in caring for yourself and protecting others… not used to diagnose a current COVID-19 infection. A negative antibody test means that it is likely you have not had COVID-19 in the past. It could also mean that you are currently infected with…
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COVID-19 Prevention: Top Tips From Doctors
Family doctors offer the top 10 ways to protect yourself and others from COVID-19… to reach out with questions or concerns. Familydoctor.org Resources Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Handwashing and COVID-19 Hand Sanitizers and COVID-19 Additional Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19 World Health…
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COVID-19 Boosters
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…
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COVID-19
Our COVID-19 health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition… flu. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is the best protection from getting very ill from COVID-19. COVID-19 Essential Information Coronavirus (COVID-19) Find out more about COVID-19 including symptoms, causes,…
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COVID Vaccines for Young Children: What Parents Need to Know
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…
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Long COVID: Symptoms and Treatment
Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will recover within a week or even a few days. But for some,… Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will recover within a week or even a few days. But for some, the symptoms of the disease…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Learn how to better protect yourself from COVID-19… COVID-19 is a disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, which was identified in 2019. Coronaviruses mutate (change) into new and different variants. However, they remain infectious to people and some animals. The infection spreads through respiratory…
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Handwashing and COVID-19
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…
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Debunking Common COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
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…
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Unsure About the COVID-19 Vaccine? Talk to Your Family Doctor
Your family doctor can provide trustworthy information about the COVID-19 vaccine and other recommended immunizations… For family doctors, talking about the importance of getting vaccinated is not a new thing. We’ve been counseling our patients on recommended immunizations for years. A variety of vaccines…
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Do I Have COVID-19 or the Flu?
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…
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I Tested Positive for COVID-19. Now What?
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…
