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COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It can be very contagious and can spread quickly. As of June 1, 2024, nearly 1.2 million people have died of …

Nov 4, 2025 · The 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people ages 6 months and older based on individual-based decision-making (also known as shared clinical decision making). The …

Mar 10, 2025 · COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2, and flu is caused by infection with one of the influenza viruses. You cannot tell the difference between flu and …

4 days ago · What it is: A measure of how frequently a wide variety of respiratory symptoms and conditions are diagnosed by emergency department doctors, ranging from the common cold to …

Nov 19, 2025 · Importance of staying up to date Getting the 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine is important because: Protection from the COVID-19 vaccine decreases with time. Immunity after COVID-19 …

Jul 14, 2026 · Science at CDC To make science and data easier for broad audiences to interpret, CDC is translating science into practical, easy to understand policy by clarifying and presenting scientific …

Aug 29, 2024 · This overview describes current information on the types of tests used to detect SARS-CoV-2 infection and their intended uses. This information is intended for use by healthcare providers, …

Jun 24, 2024 · See infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance and practices for healthcare personnel

Feb 5, 2026 · FastStats is an official application from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and puts access to topic-specific statistics at …