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Bacterial & Viral Infections

COVID-19: Home Care & Precautions

Anyone who is sick — even if they don't know for sure they have coronavirus (COVID-19) — should stay home unless they need medical care. This helps prevent the illness from spreading to others.

COVID-19: How to Isolate at Home

Someone with a positive coronavirus test is infected and is contagious. They will need to stay home to prevent the virus from spreading to others. Here's how to isolate at home.

COVID-19: How to Protect Babies

Here's how parents can help protect their babies from COVID-19.

COVID-19: Kids and Masks

Wearing masks helps to slow the spread of COVID-19. Some toddlers and young children may feel uneasy about masks. Here's how to reassure your child.

COVID-19: Pregnancy FAQs

We've learned a lot about about COVID-19. Here are some answers to questions about the virus and pregnancy.

COVID-19: Questions & Answers About Vaccines

Here are answers to some questions many parents have about COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19: Understanding COVID-19 Vaccines

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the best way to prevent the spread of the virus and protect families from serious illness. Watch this video to learn about how the vaccines work.

COVID-19: Viral Testing

People might want to get tested for COVID-19 for different reasons. Here is what viral testing involves.

COVID-19: What Are Variants?

We still sometimes hear about “variants” of the COVID-19 virus that differ from the original one that started the pandemic. Here are the basics on variants.

COVID-19: What Do Quarantine and Isolation Mean?

Some people with COVID-19 might need to stay home and away from others for a set time. This is known as isolation or quarantine. Find out what this means.