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When will COVID-19 vaccines be available for children?
The FDA may soon authorize use of the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 16. Get the details.
What to know about youth summer camps during COVID-19
The CDC has released guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection at youth summer camps. What does that mean for your child?
The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pause ends
On April 23, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to resume distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after a 10-day pause to investigate reported cases of rare blood clotting events in recipients. Here are the details.
Combating allergies, asthma during COVID-19
Some seasonal allergy symptoms are similar those associated with COVID-19. Know the difference and when to seek medical care.
Care at home for yourself, others with COVID-19
Are you providing care at home for someone sick with COVID-19 or perhaps yourself? Understand when emergency care is needed and what you can do to prevent the spread of infection.
Mayo Clinic responds to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pause
Mayo Clinic's response follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration recommendations to pause on distributing the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until further notice.
More COVID-19 vaccine questions answered
Vaccines are perhaps the best hope, along with following safety protocols, for ending the pandemic. Here are answers to a few of the most common questions about COVID-19 vaccines.
Protect your child with proper vaccinations
You protect your child and community when you vaccinate. Learn about the benefits, how vaccinations work, possible side effects and recommended childhood vaccines.
What studies show about pregnancy, COVID-19 vaccines
Over 30,000 women who are pregnant have been vaccinated for COVID-19, including thousands in a CDC monitoring program which closely follows them for long-term adverse effects. Here's what the studies have found.
Herd immunity and COVID-19: What you need to know
Wondering if herd immunity against COVID-19 will slow the spread? Understand how it works and what experts say about its potential impact.
Understanding COVID-19 vaccine side effects, why second dose could feel worse
All vaccines could cause some degree of reaction, and the same is true for COVID-19 vaccines — especially the second dose. Here's what you should know.
CDC guidance for people vaccinated against COVID-19
The CDC has issued an interim set of recommendations for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Find out what this means for you.