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COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccines help protect against COVID-19, an infection of the airways and lungs caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and provide good protection against severe illness and hospitalization due to COVID-19. 
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Adults

It's important to stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations to reduce your risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19.

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Children and youth

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Getting children and youth vaccinated can help protect them from getting really sick if they get COVID-19.