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How we know the vaccine is safe
Having a safe and effective vaccine is the top priority. The manufacturers must present the study data that shows the vaccine is safe and...
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Mar 22, 20212 min read
About Variants of the Virus that Causes COVID-19
Information about the characteristics of these variants is rapidly emerging. Scientists are working to learn more about how easily they...
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Mar 13, 20213 min read
Considerations for special populations
Pregnant people Some studies about COVID-19 and pregnant people are going on right now and data may be available soon. From the data we...
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Mar 12, 20212 min read
Can a COVID-19 vaccine make me sick with COVID-19?
No. None of the authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines or COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in the United States contain...
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Mar 10, 20211 min read
After getting the vaccine
Immunity after vaccination After your final COVID-19 vaccine dose, it takes about two weeks for your body to build up protection. Even...
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Mar 7, 20212 min read
Understanding Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines
Viral vector vaccines are a type of vaccine likely to be among the COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States. How they...
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Mar 6, 20212 min read
Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
Messenger RNA vaccines—also called mRNA vaccines—are some of the first COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States. New...
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Mar 5, 20212 min read
How COVID-19 Vaccines Work
COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies develop immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without us having to get the illness. Different...
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Mar 4, 20213 min read
Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19
What is the difference between Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19? Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but...
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Mar 3, 20214 min read
What Clinicians Need to Know About Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
Overview This COCA Call will give clinicians an overview of the J&J Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Clinicians will learn about vaccine...
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Mar 2, 20211 min read
COVID-19 Testing for Kids and Families
The Minnesota Department of Health recommends that all school-age youth returning to school, sports, or extracurricular activities, and...
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Feb 27, 20211 min read
Symptoms of COVID-19
Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, fatigue, congestion, or...
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Feb 24, 20212 min read
Safe Learning Models
Safe Learning Plan As hospitalizations and new COVID-19 cases decline and Minnesota makes progress vaccinating educators, Governor Walz...
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Feb 23, 20212 min read
Avoiding COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Unfortunately, we have heard reports of people being contacted about COVID-19 vaccine opportunities that are actually scams. We know...
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Feb 4, 20211 min read
Governor Walz Makes More than 35,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Available for Minnesota Seniors ...
Governor Walz Makes More than 35,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Available for Minnesota Seniors this Week, Launches Statewide Vaccine Finder...
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Feb 2, 20213 min read
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