Severity

Most people recover from COVID-19 after a few weeks. But sometimes people experience health problems long after they are first infected. These lasting symptoms are often called “long COVID.” Symptoms of long COVID can be mild to severe and can be debilitating. Diagnosis is based on medical history, including a positive COVID-19 test or symptoms/exposure, and a healthcare provider’s examination....READ MORE

Severe symptoms signs for COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses (such as flu or RSV) include: A person with any of these severe symptoms needs care right away. Call 911, or call ahead to your local emergency facility to let them know that you are seeking care for someone who may have COVID-19. Call a provider for any other symptoms that...READ MORE

Pregnant individuals with COVID-19 are at higher risk of severe illness, ICU admission, ventilator requirements, and death compared to non-pregnant individuals. Pregnant people should take steps to safeguard themselves against COVID-19. It’s important to get vaccinated, and to know that studies have shown that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy. Other actions you can take include practicing physical distancing,...READ MORE

In May 2023, the CDC ended the public health emergency status linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. They did this because “as a nation, we now find ourselves at a different point in the pandemic – with more tools and resources than ever before to better protect ourselves and our communities.” But that does not mean COVID-19 is no longer a...READ MORE

Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 protects you from getting seriously sick, being hospitalized, and from dying from COVID-19....READ MORE

Vaccines work by teaching our bodies how to recognize and fight off infections from things like viruses and bacteria. Although vaccines can make you feel a little sick, this is usually a good sign. There are special cells in the body that are trained to fight infection, and the vaccine helps them to train better. Feeling sick after a vaccine...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

CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for all individuals aged 6 months and older. COVID-19 vaccines are safe to get while pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant.  Studies involving thousands of women have found that the COVID-19 vaccines do not cause fertility issues and will not affect anyone’s ability to get or stay pregnant. These studies have also shown that the benefits of vaccination in...READ MORE

COVID-19 public service announcement in the Yup’ik language from the early days of the pandemic. Shares ways the COVID-19 vaccine protects you from serious illness....READ MORE

COVID-19 public service announcement in the Denaakk’e (Koyukon Athabascan) language from the early days of the pandemic. Briefly shares message that the COVID-19 vaccine protects you from serious illness....READ MORE