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COVID-19 Safety and Protection

COVID-19 remains present in our communities, and staying informed is key. Get the latest guidelines, tips, and advice to help protect yourself and those around you.
An older woman wearing a mask is having an in-person health care visit with a doctor during the pandemic.

What Is the Latest COVID Vaccine Guidance for Older Adults?

Aug 21, 2025
Vaccines offer strong protection, and a second COVID-19 booster is now recommended for everyone older than 50 and those with compromised immune systems.

4 Reasons Older Adults Are More Likely to Get COVID If They’re Not Vaccinated

Jan 15, 2025
A senior man is laying in bed under his covers with a tissue close to his mouth and his eyes closed, suffering from covid.

What Is Long COVID? A Guide for Older Adults

Apr 25, 2024
Long COVID refers to a range of symptoms that continue long after the initial, acute COVID-19 infection has passed.

Medicare and COVID-19 Tests: A Guide for Older Adults

Jul 25, 2025
A close up shot of a COVID-19 at-home test.

5 Tips to Avoid COVID Vaccine Scams

Jan 16, 2024
A SARS COVID-19 vaccine vial and syringe appear in a close up in front of a one-hundred U.S. dollar bill.

What to Know About COVID-19 Tests

COVID-19 testing is a powerful tool for limiting the spread of the virus and getting back to normal life. This guide is designed to help you determine when and where to get tested—and what to do if you test positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

What’s the Difference Between Flu and COVID? A Guide for Older Adults

Aug 28, 2025
An older woman is coughing and touching her chest from her flu, while sitting at home.

mRNA Vaccines Explained: 5 Key Facts for Older Adults

Aug 28, 2025

How Do mRNA Vaccines Work?

Aug 28, 2025

COVID-19 Has Not Gone Away: Here’s How Older Adults Can Stay Safe

Aug 25, 2025

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