COVID-19

Overview

  • COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2. It can be very contagious and spreads quickly. Over one million people have died from COVID-19 in the United States since early 2020.
  • COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, the flu, or pneumonia. COVID-19 may attack more than your lungs and respiratory system. Other parts of your body may also be affected by the disease. Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become severely ill. The risk of severe illness is highest in infants and adults age 75 years or older.
  • Some people, including those with minor or no symptoms, will develop post-COVID conditions that may last for months or longer, these conditions are also called “long COVID.”
  • Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself from serious COVID-19 illness. Vaccination also reduces the risk of long COVID. Talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist to learn if you are due for a COVID-19 vaccination.
  • International Travel: COVID-19 circulates around the world and spreads easily. Ensure you are up to date on routine COVID-19 vaccination before international travel.

COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule

COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule

COVID-19 vaccination recommendations are updated frequently. The recommendations of professional medical societies and the CDC may differ. Talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist to be sure you and your family are up to date.

RESOURCES

Vaccinations for Infants and Children, Age 0-10 Years

Listing and schedule for all vaccines recommended for children through age 10 years.

When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?

A printable, easy-to-read chart of vaccines by age, birth through 18 years old.

Vaccinations Needed During Pregnancy

A list of the vaccinations you need during your pregnancy.

Partner Resources

CDC
COVID-19

Find fact sheets, resources, multimedia, and more for the public from CDC.

CDC
Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines

This site explains the current CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination for people of all ages.

CDC
How mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Work

This simple illustration explains how mRNA COVID-19 vaccines work to protect you.

CDC
How Protein Subunit COVID-19 Vaccines Work

This simple illustration explains how mRNA COVID-19 vaccines work to protect you.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
A Look at Each Vaccine: COVID-19

Questions and answers about COVID-19 vaccine from the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Q: Are COVID-19 vaccines recommended during pregnancy? Ask the Experts
WHERE TO GET VACCINATED

Visit Vaccines.gov to locate a COVID-19 vaccine provider, including Bridge Program participating locations, near you.

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