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.
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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.
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Free to the Public
Vaccines information, Free vaccination information and what you need to know before your appointment, and what you can do when you are fully vaccinated
About Variants of the Virus that Causes COVID-19 ‘ CDC
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).
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.
Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
Learn the key things you need to know about the new COVID-19 vaccines.
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.
Travelers Returning from Cruise Ship and River Cruise Voyages
Travelers Returning from Cruise Ship and River Cruise Voyages
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 coronav…
Fortifying the Frontlines Against COVID-19
Meet a woman who advanced the science on the spread of COVID-19 and massively strengthened health departments in their efforts to slow the spread. CDC’s Peggy Honein started out in the pandemic leading efforts on the ground in early tragic outbreaks.