You can learn about COVID-19 symptoms at the CDC

The flu and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses. But different viruses causes each. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. The flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. >>Learn more.

Vaccination is the first tool in your toolbox for respiratory virus season. Additional tools to protect yourself:

• wash hands with soap and water
• stay home if you are feeling sick
• avoid close contact with sick people
• avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
• spend time in well-ventilated areas

Practice good health habits, such as cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, and taking care of your health.

CDC recommends the 2023–2024 updated COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Novavax, to protect against serious illness from COVID-19.

• Everyone ages 5 years and older should get one dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
• Children aged 6 months – 4 years need multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccines to be up to date, including at least one dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine.
• People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get additional doses.

Yes, CDC recommends the 2023–2024 updated COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Novavax, to protect against serious illness from COVID-19.

You can get an updated COVID-19 vaccine at the same visit. This includes the flu vaccine and other indicated vaccines. >> Learn more.

Yes. Receiving an updated COVID-19 vaccine can provide enhanced protection against the variants currently responsible for most infections and hospitalizations in the United States.

Yes. CDC recommends the 2023–2024 updated COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Novavax, to protect against serious illness from COVID-19. Contact your primary care manager or military hospital or clinic for availability. >> Learn more.

Yes. The CDC and professional medical organizations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, recommend COVID-19 vaccination at any point in pregnancy. >> Learn more.

Yes. CDC recommends everyone aged 5 years and older to get one dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against serious illness from COVID-19.

• Children aged 6 months–4 years need multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccines to be up to date, including at least one dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine.
• People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get additional doses of updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Military hospitals and clinics who see pediatric patients have the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine. This is available whether or not your child is enrolled. Children who see a civilian provider and don’t want to go to a military hospital or clinic should contact their civilian provider. Also, civilian pharmacies might not administer the vaccine to those 3 years of age and under. We recommend calling ahead to make sure the vaccine is available for this age group.