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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)
Apr 15 2021
Health Equity in Action
Apr 11 2021
Ventilation interventions, like upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) can help reduce the number of infectious viral particles (e.g., SARS-CoV-2) in the air.
Apr 08 2021
Evidence used to update the list of underlying medical conditions that increase a person's risk of severe illness from COVID-19
Mar 28 2021
This information will help you prepare for your COVID-19 vaccination.
Mar 25 2021
If you receive a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, you will need 2 shots to get the most protection.
Mar 24 2021
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.
Mar 24 2021
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.
Mar 17 2021
This flowchart outlines what to do if a child becomes sick or receives a new COVID-19 diagnosis at your child care facility
Mar 11 2021
COVID-19 symptom screening flowchart for childcare facilities
Mar 11 2021
Most routine medical procedures or screenings can be performed before or after getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Mar 11 2021
Teachers and staff in pre-Kindergarten to grade 12 (pre-K-12 schools) and childcare workers are prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines.
Mar 09 2021
Recommendations on what activities people can do after they have been fully vaccinated, including how to gather safely with vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
Mar 08 2021
Living in prisons and jails puts you at higher risk for getting COVID-19, it is important to protect yourself and others
Mar 04 2021
Pregnant people need to take steps to protect themselves and stay healthy during the COVID-19.
Mar 04 2021
Vaccines currently approved for use in the United States are effective at preventing COVID-19.
Mar 04 2021
Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people aged 18 years and older.
Mar 03 2021
Overview of what you should know about the different COVID-19 vaccines, including vaccine types and how they work to provide protection against COVID-19, which vaccines have been authorized and recommended in the United States, and which are in Phase 3 clinical trials.
Mar 03 2021
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.
Feb 25 2021
COVID-19 vaccines communciation resources including print resources, graphics, social media, web widgets, and other communication tools.
Feb 23 2021
CDC COVID-19 Guidance Documents
Feb 18 2021
The risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age, which is why the CDC recommends older adults receive COVID-19 vaccines.
Feb 18 2021
Separate yourself from others if you have COVID-19.
Feb 17 2021
Learn more about how to make sure your mask works effectively.
Feb 09 2021
States and jurisdictions assess their efforts at vaccinating their community and monitor the percentage of the vaccine supply delivered that has been administered.
Feb 08 2021
Find a list of retail pharmacies that will be participating in the federal retail pharmacy program to provide the COVID-19 vaccine.
Feb 01 2021
Learn about the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination.
Feb 01 2021
Protect your community. Get answers to common questions and accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines.
Jan 28 2021
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.
Jan 27 2021
Guidance about large gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jan 27 2021
Tips to safely host or attend small holiday gatherings.
Jan 27 2021
To keep your workplace healthy, consider offering free, on-site COVID-19 vaccination at your business locations.
Jan 26 2021
If you're an essential worker, it's important to find out where to get vaccinated as soon as it is available to you.
Jan 26 2021
The CDC recommends essential workers be included among those offered the first supply of COVID-19 vaccines.
Jan 26 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkits for Medical Centers, Clinics, and Pharmacies, Long-term Care Facilities, Essential Workers, Community Based Organizations
Jan 15 2021
Masks Protect You & Me | CDC
Jan 15 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine: Helps protect you from getting COVID-19. Learn more about getting ready for your COVID vaccine, how to get a vaccine, and what to expect...
Jan 14 2021
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
Jan 14 2021
View a map showing the number of confirmed cases in each state of the new COVID-19 variant (B.1.1.7) in the United States.
Jan 14 2021
If a visitor needs to be in your home, improving ventilation (air flow) can help prevent virus particles from accumulating in the air in your home. Good ventilation, along with other preventive actions, like staying 6 feet apart and wearing masks, can help prevent you from getting and spreading Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Jan 06 2021
Messages and graphics to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Jan 06 2021
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.
Jan 04 2021
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.
Jan 03 2021
COVID 19 classroom setup for schools and childcare programs
Dec 30 2020
Since November 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) has reported a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in London and southeast England. This rapid increase in cases has been linked to a different version-or variant-of the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2).
Dec 28 2020
If you have an underlying medical condition, this can help you make an informed decision about getting a COVID-19 vaccination.
Dec 28 2020
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.
Dec 22 2020
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
Dec 21 2020
Lower the likelihood of being exposed to COVID-19 by meeting people who don't live with you outdoors. Read options for indoor and outdoor activities.
Dec 20 2020
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.
Dec 18 2020
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.
Dec 15 2020
Because the supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States is expected to be limited at first, CDC recommends that initial supplies of COVID-19 vaccine be allocated to healthcare personnel and long-term care facility residents. CDC made this recommendation on December 3, 2020, and based it on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), an independent panel of medical and public health experts.
Dec 15 2020
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.
Dec 15 2020
Healthcare personnel who are pregnant or breastfeeding may get vaccinated for COVID-19, but there are many considerations that go into that decision.
Dec 14 2020
Tips to care for yourself and reduce stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic with resources for several audiences.
Dec 13 2020
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.
Dec 13 2020
Because COVID-19 is a new disease with new vaccines, you may have questions about what happens before, during, and after your appointment to get vaccinated. These tips will help you know what to expect when you get vaccinated, what information your provider will give you, and resources you can use to monitor your health after you are vaccinated.
Dec 12 2020
Use your smartphone to report any side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as reminders if you need a second dose.
Dec 09 2020
How COVID-19 spreads. COVID-19 most commonly spreads during close contact and can also be spread by airborne transmission.
Dec 08 2020
Learn about the estimated number of people in the United States who have had the virus that causes COVID-19.
Dec 06 2020
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
Nov 30 2020
COVID-19 guidance and tools to help daycare, preschool and summer camp administrators make informed decisions and protect their students and staff.
Nov 26 2020
This toolkit provides COVID-19 related web links, fact sheets, social media and other resources for young adults age 18 to 24.
Nov 26 2020
This toolkit provides web links, fact sheets, posters, and other resources for summer camp administrators, parents and attendees.
Nov 26 2020
Learn how to select and use hand sanitizer in order to help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.
Nov 24 2020
For Specific Industries and Occupations
Nov 24 2020
Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and loved ones.If you travel:Short trips with no stops are safer than longer road trips with one or more stops.Traveling only with household members is safer than traveling with people who don't live with you.
Nov 23 2020
Know which dining options are safer.Bringing your own food and drinks, or using drive-thru, delivery, and curbside pickup options are safer than dining at a restaurant.If you dine at a restaurant, eating outdoors is safer than eating indoors.
Nov 23 2020
Know which dining options are safer.Bringing your own food and drinks, or using drive-thru, delivery, and curbside pickup options are safer than dining at a restaurant.If you dine at a restaurant, eating outdoors is safer than eating indoors.
Nov 23 2020
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.
Nov 23 2020
Testing 1-3 days before and 2-5 days after travel may reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Testing does not eliminate all risk, but when combined with everyday precautions like wearing masks, social distancing, and handwashing, it can make travel safer by reducing spread on planes and in airports and at travelers' destinations.
Nov 20 2020
Guidance and tools to help clinicians make decisions, protect patients and employees, and communicate with their communities.
Nov 17 2020
CDC guidelines and strategies for how to prevent and reduce transmission of COVID-19 at your workplace or business.
Nov 16 2020
CDC has been rapidly onboarding healthcare facilities to electronic case reporting (eCR) for COVID-19. See how many facilities across the country have converted to eCR.
Nov 08 2020
Text Illness Monitoring (TIM) is a text messaging system that helps public health organizations monitor symptoms of enrolled participants.
Nov 04 2020
Answers to commonly asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines, including vaccine cost, availability, and types.
Nov 03 2020
Five things that people need to know about COVID-19, including how to slow the spread, know their risk, protect themselves, what to do when sick, how to get testing, and what the symptoms are.
Nov 03 2020
Learn about how COVID-19 vaccines will work with your body's natural defenses to safely develop protection (immunity) to this serious disease.
Nov 01 2020
CDC is allowing crew members to disembark from cruise ships in U.S. waters and return home if cruise lines submit a signed attestation stating that they have complied with requirements to safely disembark their crew members.
Oct 29 2020
How It Spreads
Oct 27 2020
Use these recommendations to implement wastewater-based disease surveillance. Wastewater-based disease surveillance is a rapidly developing science, and CDC will update guidance and information as it becomes available.
Oct 22 2020
