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COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Everyone 6 months and older can get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more.

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COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Everyone 6 months and older can get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more.

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Symptoms of COVID-19

People may experience sudden fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, and other symptoms.

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Testing for COVID-19

Use viral tests like PCR or rapid at-home tests to determine if you are sick with COVID-19. Learn how to get tested.

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Treatments and Medications

Antiviral medications are available to treat mild to moderate COVID-19. Start treatment as soon as you develop symptoms.

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Get the Latest on COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

Learn more about all three of these respiratory viruses, who is most at risk, and how they are affecting your state right now. You can use some of the same strategies to protect yourself from all three viruses.

Get the Latest on COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

Other COVID-19 Topics
Other COVID-19 Topics
COVID-19 Data

Monitoring the impact of COVID-19 and the effectiveness of prevention and control strategies remains a public health priority. CDC continues to provide sustainable, high-impact, and timely information to inform decision-making.

COVID Data Tracker

COVID-19 Data

Monitoring the impact of COVID-19 and the effectiveness of prevention and control strategies remains a public health priority. CDC continues to provide sustainable, high-impact, and timely information to inform decision-making.

COVID Data Tracker
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