COVID 19 INFORMATION
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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
This list does not include all possible symptoms. 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.
Arkansas PBS created these short videos to answer some of the most common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.
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Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
Now that there are authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, accurate vaccine information is critical.
Below are links to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines page for the most up-to-date information about the COVID-19 vaccines.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has many questions and answers about COVID-19 Vaccines. Click here to go to the CHOP COVID-19 Vaccine Education Center
Who's Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine?
All Arkansans aged 6 months and older are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules
What about boosters?
COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
Updated May 24, 2022
Choosing Your COVID-19 Booster
Three COVID-19 vaccines are used in the United States to prevent COVID-19. Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (COVID-19 mRNA vaccines) are preferred. You may get Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in some situations.
What You Need to Know
- 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. Find a vaccine provider.
Who Can Get a Booster?
Recommended
1 Booster
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Everyone ages 5 years and older should get 1 booster after completing their COVID-19 vaccine primary series.
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2 Boosters
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Adults ages 50 years and older
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People ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
Watch this video on how mRNA Vaccines Work
Some of the symptoms of COVID-19 and other viruses are similar. Know your symptoms. If you have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 or develop symptoms, please seek medical advice.
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has created this infographic to help stop the spread of the flu and COVID-19.
