Protection from the COVID-19 Virus

With the spread of the COVID-19 virus, there are basic precautions to prevent getting sick.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Possible symptoms include*:

Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

Helpful Links

Learn about the difference between the flu and COVID-19 - CDC COVID-19: Stop the spread of germs - PDF How Coronavirus Spreads - CDC
What to do if you are sick with COVID-19 - PDF
Learn about the coronavirus, how to stay healthy and what to do if you think you have COVID-19 - CDC
How to Protect Yourself and Others -CDC

COVID-19 Vaccines:

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to those 6 months and older. The vaccine will help keep you from getting COVID-19. All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Map

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness, from COVID-19.
Experts continue to conduct more studies about the effect of the COVID-19 vaccination on the severity of illness from COVID-19, as well as its ability to keep people from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.
Some children may have mild and temporary side effects after COVID-19 vaccination.
Children receive a smaller dose of COVID-19 vaccine than teens and adults, based on age, not size or weight.
Children who have already had COVID-19 should still get vaccinated for added protection.
Children can safely receive other vaccines the same day they receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

Stay up to date!

Routine vaccination is an important preventive care service that should not be delayed.

Immunization Schedules - CDC

COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy:

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or might become pregnant in the future. There is currently no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause problems with becoming pregnant.

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant can protect you from getting very sick from COVID-19. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, COVID-19 vaccination builds antibodies that can transfer to and help protect your baby. Ask your healthcare provider about the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 Resources:

General Information

CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Texas Department of State Health Services: COVID-19 information
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy

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