Important update: Healthcare facilities
CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination.
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Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
COVID-19 Homepage
Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
COVID-19 Homepage
UPDATE
Given new evidence on the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant, CDC has updated the guidance for fully vaccinated people. CDC recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. Children should return to full-time in-person learning in the fall with layered prevention strategies in place.
UPDATE
The White House announced that vaccines will be required for international travelers coming into the United States, with an effective date of November 8, 2021. For purposes of entry into the United States, vaccines accepted will include FDA approved or authorized and WHO Emergency Use Listing vaccines. More information is available here.
COVID-19 Vaccines for Specific Groups of People
COVID-19 Vaccines for Specific Groups of People
Vaccines Are Recommended for Everyone 6 months and Older
CDC recommends everyone 5 years and older get 1 updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against serious illness.
- Children aged 6 months – 4 years may need more than 1 dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine to be up to date.
- People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get additional doses of updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Families and Children
Other Groups
Learn about underlying medical conditions that can increase your risk of becoming very sick with COVID-19.
Related Pages
- Getting a Vaccine
- No-cost vaccines through CDC Bridge Program
For Healthcare and Public Health
Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States: Interim Clinical Considerations
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