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Find COVID-19 vaccine near you
Find a COVID-19 Vaccine: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you. There are...
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Feb 15, 20222 min read


What You Need to Know About Variants
Information about Variants: Viruses constantly change through mutation and sometimes these mutations result in a new variant of the...
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Feb 14, 20223 min read


Vaccinating people with a known COVID-19 exposure or during COVID-19 outbreaks
COVID-19 vaccines are not recommended for post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection. Unvaccinated people who were close...
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Feb 13, 20222 min read


We have the Tools to Fight Omicron
Vaccines Getting vaccinated and staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines is the best way to protect yourself and others against the...
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Feb 12, 20223 min read


Understanding Adverse Events and Side Effects
Any health problem that happens after vaccination is considered an adverse event following immunization. An adverse event can be a true ...
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Feb 11, 20222 min read


Allergic Reactions after COVID-19 Vaccination
If You Are Having a Severe Allergic Reaction to a COVID-19 Vaccine Severe allergic reactions to vaccines are rare but can happen. If you...
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Feb 10, 20223 min read


COVID-19 Vaccines That Require 2 Shots
What You Need to Know If you receive a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, you will need 2 initial shots to complete the primary...
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Feb 9, 20223 min read


Getting Your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card
What You Need to Know At your first vaccination appointment, you should get a CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record card that tells you what...
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Feb 8, 20223 min read


Governor Walz Secures One Million Additional At-Home Rapid Test Kits for Minnesota Children
Governor Walz secured new source of at-home COVID-19 rapid tests for schools and childcare providers to distribute directly to Minnesota...
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Feb 6, 20223 min read


Stay Up to Date with Your Vaccines
Get Vaccinated and Stay Up to Date Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster...
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Feb 5, 20222 min read


Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Access and Confidence Among People with Disabilities
Population of focus: People with disabilities, their caregivers, and their families Purpose: Engage a national network of university ...
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Feb 4, 20222 min read


COVID-19 Vaccine Equity for Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
CDC is committed to COVID-19 vaccine equity, which is when everyone has fair and just access to COVID-19 vaccination. There are many...
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Feb 3, 20226 min read


School Testing for COVID-19
It’s critical that K-12 schools implement safety measures to keep schools open and students and staff healthy and safe from COVID-19. One...
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Feb 2, 20222 min read


Preparing for Your COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting you from getting sick even if you have had COVID-19. Vaccination is an important tool to...
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Feb 1, 20224 min read


10 Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
Information to Share with Parents, Caregivers & Communities 1. The COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 through 11 is safe and effective....
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Jan 20, 20224 min read


Get free at-home COVID-19 tests
Today the government has launched its website that allows Americans to order free at-home COVID tests a day earlier than anticipated. The...
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Jan 18, 20221 min read


COVID-19 Community Testing Sites
Minnesota is offering low-barrier, no-cost COVID-19 rapid and saliva testing in Minnesota communities. Walk-ins and appointments welcome...
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Jan 11, 20226 min read


Governor Walz Announces $47 Million Allocation of Federal American Rescue Plan Funds for COVID-19
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced an allocation of $47 million federal American Rescue Plan funds as the state continues...
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Jan 10, 20222 min read


International Travel
What You Need to Know Do not travel internationally until you are fully vaccinated. Check your destination’s COVID-19 situation and...
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Nov 18, 20215 min read


Incentives and Benefits for Vaccinated Workers
Based on limited evidence, guaranteed gift incentives seem to be the most effective financial incentive to vaccine uptake. Approaches...
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Nov 6, 20213 min read
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