COVID-19 Info & Vaccine
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. People with COVID-19 report a variety of symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
Symptoms
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
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Fever or chills
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Cough
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Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
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Fatigue
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Muscle or body aches
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Headache
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New loss of taste or smell
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Sore throat
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Congestion or runny nose
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Nausea or vomiting
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Diarrhea
The CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.
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Guideines for COVID-19 Boosters
Updated April 14, 2023
Choosing Your COVID-19 Booster
Three COVID-19 vaccines are used in the United States to prevent COVID-19: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Novavax. Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are both mRNA vaccines. Novavax is a protein-subunit vaccine.
What You Need to Know
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COVID-19 vaccine boosters can further enhance or restore protection that might have decreased over time after your primary series vaccination.
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People are protected best from severe COVID-19 illness when they stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes getting all recommended boosters when eligible.
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There are different COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
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It is never too late to get the added protection offered by a COVID-19 booster.
Who Can Get a Booster?
Please use the following link to find the most updated guidance on COVID-19 booster recommendations: