Prevention
Things you can do to reduce your chance of getting or spreading COVID:
- Wash your hands regularly
- Cover your cough
- Stay home if you are sick
- Stay up to date on your vaccinations
If you begin experiencing any symptoms, monitor them, and talk with your health care provider about possible treatments. See our COVID-19 Symptoms and Treatment page for more information.
Vaccine Information
As of September 2024, the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines are available and authorized for everyone 6 months of age and older. As always, DPH encourages people to speak with their health care provider to evaluate the risks and benefits of vaccination.
Because COVID-19 is still causing illness, hospitalizations and even deaths, DPH especially recommends those at greatest risk for severe COVID-19 receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This includes people ages 65 years and older and those with chronic medical conditions, living in a long-term care facility, or who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. For older adults, a second dose of the current COVID-19 vaccine may be indicated. Talk with your health care provider to see if you need a second dose.
Currently Available COVID Vaccines
| Vaccine | Authorized for: |
|---|---|
| 2024–2025 Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine | Everyone 6 months and older |
| 2024–2025 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine | Everyone 6 months and older |
| 2024–2025 Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine | Everyone 12 years and older |
Where Can I Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?
COVID-19 vaccines are available at many provider’s offices, most pharmacies and at DPH clinics. Call 1-855-472-3432 to make an appointment at a DPH clinic.
Help Protect Your Family and Our Community
It is especially important that you get the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine if you:
- Never received a COVID-19 vaccine
- Are ages 65 years and older
- Are at high risk for severe COVID-19
- Are living in a long-term care facility
- Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or might become pregnant
- Want to lower your risk of getting Long COVID
As always, DPH encourages people to speak with their health care provider to evaluate the risks and benefits of vaccination.