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September 2, 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) authorized updated Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster vaccines that target both the original strain that emerged at the onset of the pandemic, as well as...
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August 19, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidance for COVID-19 exposure procedures and testing. The major updates are listed below, but a comprehensive summary is available on CDC’s website.
•You no longer need to quarantine...
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June 30, 2022
The American Academy of Pediatrics has a very helpful webpage that answers frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months and older.
June 21, 2022
i. The FDA and CDC authorized and recommended Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months and older. The Health Department encourages families, especially those with young children, get vaccinated at their pediatrician’s office where the...
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May 20, 2022 2:56 PM
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have authorized and recommended children ages 5 to 11 receive a booster/third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least five months after receiving...
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April 8, 2022 12:14 PM
April 6, 2022
COVID-19 treatments are available for positive individuals at multiple locations in Prince George’s County through the federal Test to Treat program. Find a nearby participating site where rapid tests are administered, and if positive,...
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March 30, 2022 2:21 PM
March 30, 2022
FDA, CDC Authorize Booster Doses for Older and Immunocompromised Residents
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have authorized certain immunocompromised individuals and people...
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March 25, 2022 5:00 PM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed an online tool to help people know what to do if they have COVID-19 or have come into close contact with someone with COVID-19. People with COVID-19 who have mild symptoms or no symptoms can...
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