TLACDC COVID-19 News
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides credible COVID-19 health information to the U.S.
Blog posts from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People
CDC recommends that moderately or severely immunocompromised people receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least four weeks after a second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
🗓 Posted August 19, 2021 by undefined
Breastfeeding and Caring for Newborns if You Have COVID-19 ' CDC
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy
🗓 Posted August 18, 2021 by undefined
Activities, Gatherings & Holidays ' CDC
Learn how you can plan, prepare, and cope with stress before and during a COVID-19 outbreak.
🗓 Posted August 15, 2021 by undefined
COVID-19 Vaccines for People Who Would Like to Have a Baby
This page uses medical data and research to provide information to males and females who would like to have a baby while getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
🗓 Posted August 11, 2021 by undefined
Families and COVID-19
Parents and caregivers are making hard decisions on how to protect their families from COVID-19.
🗓 Posted August 11, 2021 by undefined
Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science
Delta is currently the predominant strain of the virus in the United States. The Delta variant causes more infections and spreads faster than early forms SARS-CoV-2.
🗓 Posted August 6, 2021 by undefined
Understanding Variants
Detailed explanation on how variants of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) work and change.
🗓 Posted August 6, 2021 by undefined
What You Need to Know about Variants
Numerous variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 are being tracked in the United States and globally during this pandemic.
🗓 Posted August 6, 2021 by undefined
COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Pregnant people are more likely to get severely ill with COVID-19 compared with non-pregnant people. If you are pregnant, you can receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
🗓 Posted June 29, 2021 by undefined
Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine
Learn what to expect during and after your vaccination, what documents your provider will give you, and how to report side effects.
🗓 Posted June 23, 2021 by undefined
COVID-19 Vaccines for People with Underlying Medical Conditions
People with underlying medical conditions are at increased risk of infection from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines may be administered to most people with underlying medical conditions.
🗓 Posted June 16, 2021 by undefined
Preparing for Your COVID-19 Vaccination
What you need to know to prepare for your COVID-19 vaccination and what you should consider if you are taking medication before getting vaccinated.
🗓 Posted June 15, 2021 by undefined
How Do I Find a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Learn about how you can find vaccination providers near you. Once you find a provider, you'll have to schedule an appointment with that provider.
🗓 Posted June 11, 2021 by undefined
International Travel During COVID-19
Fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19. However, international travel poses additional risks and even fully vaccinated travelers are at increased risk for getting and possibly spreading new COVID-19 variants. CDC recommends delaying international travel until you are fully vaccinated.
🗓 Posted June 10, 2021 by undefined
COVID-19 Vaccines that Require 2 Shots
If you receive a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, you will need 2 shots. They are not interchangeable, so get the same product for your second shot.
🗓 Posted June 3, 2021 by undefined
Different COVID-19 Vaccines
Different types of COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized in the U.S. Learn how they work and what other vaccines are in phase 3 clinical trials.
🗓 Posted May 27, 2021 by undefined
Myocarditis and Pericarditis Following mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination
CDC and its partners are monitoring reports of myocarditis and pericarditis in adolescents and young adults after COVID-19 vaccination. We continue to recommend COVID-19 vaccination for individuals 12 years of age and older.
🗓 Posted May 27, 2021 by undefined
COVID-19 Vaccines for Older Adults
The risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age, which is why the CDC recommends older adults receive COVID-19 vaccines.
🗓 Posted May 25, 2021 by undefined
COVID-19 Vaccines for Teachers, School Staff, and Childcare Workers
All teachers and staff in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade (PreK-12) schools and childcare workers are recommended to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
🗓 Posted May 25, 2021 by undefined
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Free to the Public
COVID-19 vaccines are free of charge to all people living in the U.S. regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.
🗓 Posted May 24, 2021 by undefined
Safer Travel Tips for Families with Unvaccinated Children
Some travel activities, like staying at guest lodgings, can increase your risk of getting COVID-19. Your chances of exposure are higher if you come into close contact with others, especially people you don't know, or use shared public facilities.
🗓 Posted May 19, 2021 by undefined
Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
Learn the key things you need to know about the new COVID-19 vaccines.
🗓 Posted May 12, 2021 by undefined
Prevent Getting Sick ' CDC
Protect yourself and others from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
🗓 Posted April 27, 2021 by undefined
Clinical Care Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find guidance for clinicians caring for patients with a suspected or confirmed infection caused by coronavirus disease COVID-19.
🗓 Posted April 17, 2021 by undefined
Recommendation to Pause Use of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
CDC recommends pausing use of the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine following a rare and severe type of blood clot in 6 people who received the vaccine. (147 characters)
🗓 Posted April 16, 2021 by undefined
Developing Vaccines Quickly
A description of how COVID-19 vaccines were developed, tested, authorized, and distributed quickly while maintaining the same high safety standards required for all vaccines.
🗓 Posted March 25, 2021 by undefined
How to talk about COVID-19 vaccines with friends and family
COVID-19 vaccines are new, and it's normal to for people to have questions about them. CDC has information about how to talk to your friends and family about COVID-19 vaccines.
🗓 Posted March 18, 2021 by undefined
COVID-19 Child Care Program Symptom Screening Flowchart
COVID-19 symptom screening flowchart for childcare facilities
🗓 Posted March 12, 2021 by undefined
What To Do If A Child Becomes Sick or Receives a New COVID-19 Diagnosis At Your Child Care Program
This flowchart outlines what to do if a child becomes sick or receives a new COVID-19 diagnosis at your child care facility
🗓 Posted March 12, 2021 by undefined
When You've Been Fully Vaccinated
Recommendations on what activities people can do after they have been fully vaccinated, including how to gather safely with vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
🗓 Posted March 9, 2021 by undefined
COVID-19 Vaccines Work
Vaccines currently approved for use in the United States are effective at preventing COVID-19.
🗓 Posted March 5, 2021 by undefined
Information About Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people aged 18 years and older.
🗓 Posted March 4, 2021 by undefined
How COVID-19 Vaccines Get to You
Vaccine manufacturers; the federal government; state, local, and territorial jurisdictions; and other partners are working to make sure safe and effective vaccines are getting to you as quickly as possible. This page will help you understand the key steps in this important process and how CDC is tracking vaccine distribution, delivery, and administration throughout the United States.
🗓 Posted February 26, 2021 by undefined
Improve How Your Mask Protects You
Learn more about how to make sure your mask works effectively.
🗓 Posted February 10, 2021 by undefined
COVID-19 Vaccination for Communities
Protect your community. Get answers to common questions and accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines.
🗓 Posted January 29, 2021 by undefined
Small Gatherings
Tips to safely host or attend small holiday gatherings.
🗓 Posted January 28, 2021 by undefined
Toolkit for Pregnant People and New Parents
Resources and tools to help pregnant people, breastfeeding women and new parents caring for infants to protect their health and help people who serve these communities communicate with them.
🗓 Posted January 28, 2021 by undefined
Workplace Vaccination Program
To keep your workplace healthy, consider offering free, on-site COVID-19 vaccination at your business locations.
🗓 Posted January 27, 2021 by undefined
Community Organizations and Gatherings
Mitigation guidance and considerations for community organizations, gatherings and events, and communities of faith for reducing spread of COVID-19.
🗓 Posted January 21, 2021 by undefined
Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States
Information and frequently asked questions about requirement for proof of negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19 for all air passengers arriving in the United States
🗓 Posted January 15, 2021 by undefined
Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Everyone 12 years of age and older is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
🗓 Posted January 15, 2021 by undefined
Understanding Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines
Viral vector vaccines are a type of vaccine likely to be approved for use for COVID-19 that work differently from the initially approved mRNA vaccines.
🗓 Posted January 5, 2021 by undefined
Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
With the possibility of a limited supply of one or more COVID-19 vaccines becoming available before the end of 2020, accurate vaccine information is critical. It can be difficult to know which sources of information you can trust. Learn more about common myths and misconceptions about COVID-19 vaccination.
🗓 Posted January 4, 2021 by undefined
Information about the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Information about the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine including name, manufacturer, type of vaccine, number of shots, how it is given and links to ingredient information.
🗓 Posted December 23, 2020 by undefined
Information about the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Name: BNT162b2 Manufacturer: Pfizer, Inc., and BioNTech Type of vaccine: mRNA Number of shots: 2 shots, 21 days apart How given: Shot in the muscle of the upper arm
🗓 Posted December 22, 2020 by undefined
COVID-19 Vaccines and Severe Allergic Reactions
CDC has learned of reports that some people have experienced severe allergic reactions-also known as anaphylaxis-after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. As an example, an allergic reaction is considered severe when a person needs to be treated with epinephrine or EpiPen or if they must go to the hospital. If you get a COVID-19 vaccine and you think you might be having a severe allergic reaction after leaving the vaccination site, seek immediate medical care by calling 911.
🗓 Posted December 19, 2020 by undefined
Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
mRNA vaccines are a new type of vaccine to protect against infectious diseases. To trigger an immune response, many vaccines put a weakened or inactivated germ into our bodies. Not mRNA vaccines. Instead, they teach our cells how to make a protein-or even just a piece of a protein-that triggers an immune response inside our bodies. That immune response, which produces antibodies, is what protects us from getting infected if the real virus enters our bodies.
🗓 Posted December 16, 2020 by undefined
Winter Holidays
Winter holiday gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. Follow these tips to make your winter holidays safer.
🗓 Posted December 16, 2020 by undefined
What to Expect after Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side effects, which are a normal sign that your body is building protection. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.
🗓 Posted December 14, 2020 by undefined
V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker
Use your smartphone to report any side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as reminders if you need a second dose.
🗓 Posted December 10, 2020 by undefined
How COVID-19 Spreads
How COVID-19 spreads. COVID-19 most commonly spreads during close contact and can also be spread by airborne transmission.
🗓 Posted December 9, 2020 by undefined
Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccines Work
Before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determines whether to approve a vaccine or authorize a vaccine for emergency use, clinical trials are conducted to determine how well it works. This is known as effectiveness.After FDA approves a vaccine or authorizes a vaccine for emergency use, it continues to be studied to determine how well it works under real-world conditions. CDC and other federal partners will be assessing COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness under real-world conditions. CDC is preparing now so that further assessment of vaccine effectiveness can start as soon as COVID-19 vaccines either approved or authorized for emergency use by FDA. Many of these assessments will build on existing CDC programs
🗓 Posted November 30, 2020 by undefined
Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine ' CDC
Learn about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination based on what experts currently know. Vaccination will be an important tool to help stop the pandemic.
🗓 Posted November 24, 2020 by undefined
Workplaces and Businesses
CDC guidelines and strategies for how to prevent and reduce transmission of COVID-19 at your workplace or business.
🗓 Posted November 17, 2020 by undefined
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
Answers to commonly asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines, including vaccine cost, availability, and types.
🗓 Posted November 4, 2020 by undefined
Understanding How COVID-19 Vaccines Work
Learn about how COVID-19 vaccines will work with your body's natural defenses to safely develop protection (immunity) to this serious disease.
🗓 Posted November 2, 2020 by undefined
Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States
Safety is a top priority for COVID-19 vaccines. Learn how the U.S. vaccine safety system is ensuring the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
🗓 Posted October 14, 2020 by undefined
What's New & Updated
Provides a list of all recently updated COVID-19 webpages.
🗓 Posted September 22, 2020 by undefined
Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic ' CDC
There are several things to consider when deciding whether it is safe for you to travel in the United States. This includes the following: is COVID-19 spreading where you're going, will you be in close contact with others, are you at higher risk of severe illness if you do get COVID-19, do you have a plan for taking time off from work or school, do you live with someone who is older or has a severe chronic health condition, and is COVID-19 spreading where you live?
🗓 Posted August 3, 2020 by undefined
Duration of Isolation and Precautions for Adults with COVID-19
Accumulating evidence supports ending isolation and precautions for persons with COVID-19 using a symptom-based strategy. This update incorporates recent evidence to inform the duration of isolation and precautions recommended to prevent transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to others, while limiting unnecessary prolonged isolation and unnecessary use of laboratory testing resources.
🗓 Posted July 17, 2020 by undefined
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home
Help protect against coronavirus by cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and objects like tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles.
🗓 Posted July 10, 2020 by undefined
Quarantine If You Might Be Sick
Stay home if you might have been exposed to COVID-19.
🗓 Posted July 3, 2020 by undefined
Daily Activities and Going Out
Learn how you can plan, prepare, and cope with stress before and during a COVID-19 outbreak.
🗓 Posted June 30, 2020 by undefined
Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2
Summary of considerations and current CDC recommendations regarding SARS-CoV-2 testing.
🗓 Posted June 13, 2020 by undefined
Considerations for Institutes of Higher Education ' CDC
Find answers to questions about novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), including disease basics, prevention, travel, and 2019-nCoV and animals information.
🗓 Posted May 30, 2020 by undefined
COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country
Search COVID-19 risk assessment by country larger map
🗓 Posted May 27, 2020 by undefined
If You Are Sick
If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, you should take steps to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community.
🗓 Posted May 24, 2020 by undefined
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
🗓 Posted May 23, 2020 by undefined
COVIDView ' CDC
CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak caused by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.
🗓 Posted May 22, 2020 by undefined
Guidance for Schools and Child Care Programs
Resources for K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs
🗓 Posted May 22, 2020 by undefined
Interim Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Infection
Interim Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Infection
🗓 Posted May 20, 2020 by undefined
Parks and Recreational Facilities
Parks and Recreational Facilities
🗓 Posted May 20, 2020 by undefined
Colleges and Universities
Reopening guidance, mitigation guidance, and prevention and support for colleges and universities.
🗓 Posted May 19, 2020 by undefined
Preparing for COVID-19: Long-term Care Facilities, Nursing Homes
Guidance for nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to take steps to assess and improve their preparedness for responding to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
🗓 Posted May 19, 2020 by undefined
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding ' CDC
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy
🗓 Posted May 13, 2020 by undefined
Symptoms of Coronavirus ' CDC
Patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
🗓 Posted May 13, 2020 by undefined
CDC in Action
Learn about how CDC is aggressively responding to the global outbreak of COVID-19 and preparing for the potential of community spread in the United States.
🗓 Posted May 11, 2020 by undefined
Caring for someone at home
If you are caring for someone at home, monitor for emergency signs, prevent the spread of germs, treat symptoms, and carefully consider when to end home isolation.
🗓 Posted May 8, 2020 by undefined
How to Protect Yourself
Know how coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads and take steps to protect yourself and others. Avoid close contact, clean your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, stay home if you're sick, and know how to clean and disinfect.
🗓 Posted May 5, 2020 by undefined
Discontinuation of Home Isolation for Persons with COVID-19 (Interim Guidance)
Guidance for healthcare providers and public health officials managing persons with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) under home isolation.
🗓 Posted May 3, 2020 by undefined
Infection Control
See interim guidance for healthcare professionals on human infections with novel coronavirus 2019 (nCoV-2019).
🗓 Posted May 2, 2020 by undefined
Stress and Coping
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
🗓 Posted April 30, 2020 by undefined
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility ' CDC
Plain language cleaning and disinfection guidance (for community settings)
🗓 Posted April 28, 2020 by undefined
Testing
Protect yourself and others from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
🗓 Posted April 28, 2020 by undefined
Travel
Learn about CDC's travel recommendations and tips to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
🗓 Posted April 24, 2020 by undefined
COVID-19: What people with HIV should know
Although the risk of serious illness from COVID-19 for people with HIV is not known, people with HIV may have concerns and questions related to their risk.
🗓 Posted March 18, 2020 by undefined
What To Do if You Are Sick ' CDC
What to Do If You Are Sick With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
🗓 Posted March 14, 2020 by undefined
Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities
Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities
🗓 Posted March 14, 2020 by undefined
Information for Laboratories
See interim guidance for lab professionals working with specimens of patients under investigation for human infections with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
🗓 Posted March 12, 2020 by undefined
Interim Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems and 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) for 2019-nCoV in the United States
Interim Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems and 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) for 2019-nCoV in the United States
🗓 Posted March 10, 2020 by undefined