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People who are not fully vaccinated need to continue testing in many instances Even as Minnesotans continue to push back COVID-19 through...

Variants of the Virus Information about the characteristics of these variants is rapidly emerging. Scientists are working to learn more...

Updated Information for Travelers Fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19. People who are fully vaccinated...

Based on what is known at this time, pregnant and recently pregnant women are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19...

Hennepin County Public Health is helping to ensure that all people in Hennepin County who want the vaccine can get it. Between July 1 and...

Minnesota has a COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program with several large-scale community vaccination sites. Minnesotans 12 years of age...

Healthcare personnel continue to be on the front line of the nation’s fight against COVID-19. By providing critical care to those who are...

The risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age. This is why CDC recommends that adults 65 years and older receive COVID-19...

At Your Vaccination Appointment Before you arrive, contact the site where you will be vaccinated or review your appointment confirmation...

What Teachers, School Staff, and Childcare Workers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines Everyone 12 years of age and older is now...

Clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for use under an Emergency Use Authorization in the United States did not...

COVID-19 vaccines may be administered to most people with underlying medical conditions. This information aims to help people in the...

Residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) ages 12 and older are recommended to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Many LTCFs have a...

What is this? The Shots at the Shop initiative is a collaboration to engage barbershops and beauty salons in communities all across the...

Information About COVID-19 Vaccines for Essential Workers You can help protect yourself and the people around you by getting vaccinated....

What People with Disabilities and Care Providers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines This webpage provides information for people with...

Although fewer children have been infected with COVID-19 compared to adults, children can: Be infected with the virus that causes...

If you get a COVID-19 vaccine and you think you might be having a severe allergic reaction after leaving the vaccination provider site,...

Routine Medical Procedures and Screenings Most routine medical procedures or screenings can be performed before or after getting a...

At this time, the Pfizer vaccine is authorized for vaccination of people 12 years and older, and the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson...