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Determining primary series completion People vaccinated outside of the United States completed the primary series if they: *CDC does not recommend mixing different COVID-19 vaccines for the primary series but is aware that this is increasingly common in many countries outside of the United States. Therefore, for the interpretation of vaccination records, people who received […]Read More

Return to the ECE Program Whenever possible, keep children who are returning from isolation or quarantine before day 11 away from people who are at high risk, and 6 feet apart when masks are not worn. 1 For program administrators: When you determine isolation or quarantine policies, you should consider multiple factors: The impact of […]Read More

Mixing COVID-19 Vaccine Products CDC does not recommend mixing products for your primary vaccine series. If you received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, you should get the same product for your second shot in the primary series. People eligible for a booster who are ages 18 years and older may get a different product […]Read More

Sugars, salts, acid, and acid stabilizer: Polysorbate-80 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin Trisodium citrate dihydrate Sodium chloride (basic table salt) Citric acid monohydrate (closely related to lemon juice) Ethanol (a type of alcohol) PurposeWork together to help keep the vaccine molecules stable while the vaccine is manufactured, shipped, and stored until it is ready to be given to a […]Read More

Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19 because: Research has not yet shown how long you are protected from getting COVID-19 again after you recover from COVID-19. Vaccination helps protect you even if you’ve already had COVID-19. Evidence is emerging that people get better protection by being fully vaccinated compared […]Read More

Children and Teens Who Have Already Had COVID-19 Should Still Get Vaccinated Emerging evidence indicates that people can get added protection by getting vaccinated after having been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. So even if a child has had COVID-19, they should still get vaccinated. Read the science about immunity from COVID-19 infection and […]Read More

The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh the known and potential risks. Children who get COVID-19 can get very sick, can require treatment in a hospital, and in rare situations, can even die. After getting COVID-19, children and teens can also experience a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems. Getting eligible children vaccinated […]Read More

This webpage presents data on COVID-19 cases with information on pregnancy status reported to CDC. COVID-19 is a nationally notifiable disease, a disease that the law requires be reported to public health departments and agencies. Reporting cases to CDC is supported by routine case notification through the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS), as well […]Read More

Telemedicine Telemedicine is the use of electronic information and telecommunication technology to get needed health care while practicing physical distancing.  This encourages meaningful use of patient health measures to help guide the engagement of patient in care. Telemedicine goals for Developing Countries should includeexternal icon, but not be limited to: Remote diagnosing and teleconsulting* system. […]Read More

Guiding Principles Reduce health disparities. Use data-driven approaches. Foster meaningful engagement with community institutions and diverse leaders. Lead culturally responsive outreach. Reduce stigma, including stigma associated with race and ethnicity. Vision All people have the opportunity to attain the highest level of health possible. Charge To reduce the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 among populations at […]Read More