bmj;382/sep22_10/p2151/FAF1faJames Howard Swallow (“Jim”) was born in Yorkshire. He went up to Queens’ College in 1946 and achieved first class honours in medicine. He then went to the Royal London for clinical medicine. After a period as a postgraduate fellow in physiology at the Mayo Clinic […]

At three high level meetings of the United Nations General Assembly this week, world leaders will re-commit to ending tuberculosis (TB), delivering universal health coverage, and strengthening prevention, preparedness, and response to pandemics. The meetings come at a time when most health related […]

bmj;382/sep22_8/p2190/FAF1faKar Hao Teoh, who was killed in South Africa at the age of 40, was a triple board certified specialist in trauma and orthopaedic surgery and a rising star in the rapidly developing specialty of foot and ankle surgery.In October 2018, Teoh, a British citizen originally […]

Iacobucci’s article highlights NHS plans to prepare for the winter and tackle urgent and emergency care (UEC) challenges. The plans fail, however, to confront the impact these measures might have on the already strained workforce.1For several years the NHS has grappled with chronic staffing […]

A locum consultant in emergency medicine has been struck off the UK medical register for a series of missed diagnoses, one of which led to a preventable death, and for dishonestly altering a patient’s medical records in an effort to conceal his errors.Mohamed El-Sakka missed an “obvious” […]

World leaders committed to making the world better prepared for a future pandemic on 20 September when the president of the 78th UN General Assembly signed off a formal declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.1The meeting in New York, attended by representatives of more than […]

Find an overview of the different COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States, including safety information and the ingredients of each vaccine.

Learn about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination based on what experts currently know. Vaccination is an important tool in stopping the pandemic.

The Myocarditis Outcomes after mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination Investigation is a project to follow up on VAERS reports of myocarditis.

Learn about myocarditis and pericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination. CDC still recommends that everyone aged 5 years and older get vaccinated. (142)

See answers to FAQs about COVID-19 vaccines, including vaccine safety for kids, during pregnancy, and what to do if you lost your vaccination card.

This page uses medical data and research to provide information to males and females who would like to have a baby while getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

If pregnant, getting COVID-19 vaccine can protect from severe illness from COVID-19. The vaccines do not cause infection in pregnant people or babies.

Learn CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines for moderately to severely immunocompromised people. An additional dose is recommended.

CDC Director, Dr. Mandy Cohen, answers common questions about COVID-19. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/covid-questions-and-answers/342797-D-covid-qa-lo-res.mp4

This video shows how to stay home when sick with COVID-19.- Audio Description Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRYORff0Ca0 This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/stay-home-when-sick/Stay-Home-1080p.mp4

Find an overview for healthcare workers of SARS-CoV-2 testing, considerations for testing, test types, surveillance, and how to interpret test results.

Learn about the potential COVID-19 long-term effects, including fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, chest pain, headache, and other symptoms.

Information for Laboratories about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 Vaccine: Helps protect you from getting COVID-19 Learn more about getting ready for your COVID vaccine, how to get a vaccine, and what to expect....

Forecasts from a variety of modeling teams are combined to provide a picture of what may happen in the future.

Learn about wearing a mask with Winnie and her friends.- Audio Description Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdBK1EHkowQ This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/coronavirus/2023/1035010350masking_for_kids_english.mp4

Learn about basic steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/asl/protect-yourself-and-others-from-covid19/protect_yourself-lorez.mp4

Learn about basic steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/asl/protect-yourself-and-others-from-covid19/protect_yourself-lorez.mp4

People with weakened immune systems are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Learn how to protect your health by making a COVID-19 action plan. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/asl/weakened-immune-system/Weakened-Immune-System-LoRes.mp4

People with weakened immune systems are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. Learn how to protect your health by making a COVID-19 action plan. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/asl/weakened-immune-system/Weakened-Immune-System-LoRes.mp4

See a list of medical and underlying conditions that make adults more at risk for COVID-19, and links to more information for each condition.

This video shows how to stay home when sick with COVID-19.Transcription: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/stay-home-when-sick/Stay-Home-Video_Audio-Description_508c.pdf This video can also be viewed at […]

If you have COVID-19, medicine can help you feel better. Follow along with Alice as she takes medicine for COVID-19.- Audio Description Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuk6NSLuOq8 This video can also be viewed at […]

COVID-19 self-tests can be used at home and can provide quick results. This short video offers tips on what to do if you have positive test results.@1:21: COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html@1:40: COVID-19 Treatments and […]

Information on how to lower risk of being infected with mpox at social gatherings like parties, clubs, and festivals.

Interested in performing a COVID-19 self-test at home? This short video explains the basics of when to use a test, how to get a self-test, how to perform the test, and how to interpret results. This video can also be viewed at […]

COVID-19 self-tests can be used at home and can provide quick results. This short video offers tips on what to do if you have negative test results.Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/self-test-result-negative/What-to-Do-If-Your-Self-Test-Result-is-Negative-Transcript.pdf […]

Learn what to do if you've been around someone who has COVID-19. Here's how to take care of yourself and avoid spreading the virus to others.  This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/asl/exposed-to-covid-19/what-to-do-if-exposed-COVID19.mp4

Learn what to do if you've been around someone who has COVID-19. Here's how to take care of yourself and avoid spreading the virus to others.  This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/asl/exposed-to-covid-19/what-to-do-if-exposed-COVID19.mp4

Find out how to take a COVID-19 test and what to do after you get your test results. Check out CDC's video series. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J This video can also be viewed at […]

Find out how to take a COVID-19 test and what to do after you get your test results. Check out CDC's video series. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J This video can also be viewed at […]

Learn what to do if you've been around someone who has COVID-19. Here's how to take care of yourself and avoid spreading the virus to others. This video can also be viewed at […]

Learn what to do if you've been around someone who has COVID-19. Here's how to take care of yourself and avoid spreading the virus to others. This video can also be viewed at […]

Get the latest COVID-19 information in American Sign Language. Check out CDC's video series. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J

Get the latest CDC information in American Sign Language. Check out CDC's video series. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J

This video tutorial guides users through the NIOSH Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Tracker app, a mobile version of the PPE Burn Rate Calculator that allows healthcare providers and systems to estimate the amount of PPE being used over time with their mobile devices. The app is available on iOS […]

An updated COVID-19 vaccine saves lives. Vaccinated people who received an updated COVID-19 vaccine were 14 times less likely to day compared with those who received no vaccine and 3 times less likely to die compared with those who received only the original COVID-19 vaccine(s). This video can […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness

Older adults are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. The updated COVID-19 booster provides added protection to prevent severe illness or hospitalization.

During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss evaluating and supporting post-COVID conditions (PCC)in children and adolescents and the recommended clinical approach to identifying and managing PCC in children and adolescents based on the "Multi-Disciplinary Collaborative Consensus Guidance […]

V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker

With COVID-19 in the mix, it's more important than ever to protect your child's health. Help your child stay healthy all school year long with these tips. This video can also be viewed at […]

Learn the facts about the authorized COVID-19 vaccines and bust common myths. CDC recommends eligible people age 5 and older get vaccinated.