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COVID-19 is an airborne illness. It is spread when we breathe, talk, cough, or sneeze. Steps to avoid spreading COVID-19 include: The best way to reduce your chances of getting COVID-19 is by staying up to date with vaccines. Other steps include washing your hands well and often, wearing a high- quality mask, opening windows, and keeping at least 3...READ MORE

Often times, viruses and bacteria change over time through a process called mutation, which produces new variants. Old vaccines do not always work against new variants. Additionally, no vaccine provides 100% protection. Vaccines can also lose their effectiveness over time. This decline in effectiveness is normal and does not mean the COVID-19 vaccines don’t work. Getting updated vaccine shots as...READ MORE

No vaccine is 100% effective at preventing illness, but vaccines provide strong protection against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. You can still pass the disease on to another person after you’ve been vaccinated, which is why if you have symptoms of COVID or flu, you should consider staying home or think about wearing a mask that covers your nose and...READ MORE