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  1. www.cdc.govCenters for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC

    CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health. CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. About CDC. Organization and Mission. Leadership.

  2. www.cdc.gov › coronavirus › 2019-ncovAbout COVID-19 | CDC

    • What is COVID-19?
    • How does COVID-19 spread?
    • What are antibodies and how do they help protect me?
    • What are ways to prevent COVID-19?
    • Who is at risk of severe illness from COVID-19?
    • What are variants of COVID-19?

    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.

    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.

    Some people including those with minor or no symptoms will develop Post-COVID Conditions – also called “Long COVID.”

    COVID-19 SymptomsAbout Long COVID

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    COVID-19 spreads when an infected person breathes out droplets and very small particles that contain the virus. Other people can breathe in these droplets and particles, or these droplets and particles can land on their eyes, nose, or mouth. In some circumstances, these droplets may contaminate surfaces they touch.

    Anyone infected with COVID-19 can spread it, even if they do NOT have symptoms.

    The risk of animals spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 to people is low. The virus can spread from people to animals during close contact. People with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should avoid contact with animals.

    How COVID-19 Spreads

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    Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to help fight infection and protect you from getting sick in the future. A positive antibody test result can help identify someone who has had COVID-19 in the past or has been vaccinated against COVID-19. Studies show that people who have antibodies from an infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 can improve their level of protection by getting vaccinated.

    About Antibodies

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    There are many actions you can take to help protect you, your household, and your community from COVID-19. CDC’s COVID-19 hospital admission levels help individuals and communities decide when to take action to protect yourself and others based on the latest data and information from your area.

    In addition to staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and basic health and hygiene practices like handwashing, CDC recommends some prevention actions at all COVID-19 hospital admission levels.

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    Some people are more likely than others to get very sick if they get COVID-19. This includes people who are older, are immunocompromised, have certain disabilities, or have underlying health conditions. Understanding your COVID-19 risk and the risks that might affect others can help you make decisions to protect yourself and others.

    About Risk FactorsAbout Exposure Risks

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    Viruses are constantly changing, including the virus that causes COVID-19. These changes occur over time and can lead to new strains of the virus or variants of COVID-19 . Slowing the spread of the virus, by protecting yourself and others, can help slow new variants from developing. CDC is working with state and local public health officials to monitor the spread of all variants, including Omicron.

    About Variants

    Last Updated July 10, 2023

    Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases

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  4. covid.cdc.govCDC COVID Data Tracker

    Data voluntarily reported to NHSN after May 1, 2024, will be available starting May 10, 2024, at COVID Data Tracker Hospitalizations. The source of hospital information on the COVID Data Tracker home page will change from the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) to COVID-NET. Instead of displaying national counts of new hospital admissions ...

  5. www.cdc.gov › coronavirus › 2019-ncovStay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC

    May 14, 2024 · Children aged 6 months–4 years may need multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccines to be up to date, including at least 1 dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get additional doses of updated COVID-19 vaccine. People aged 65 years and older who received 1 dose of any updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 ...