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COVID-19 Factsheets

These factsheets share helpful information about the COVID-19 pandemic for all people.

Note: Since the writing of many of these factsheets, a COVID-19 vaccine has become available to children over 5 years old and additional doses are recommended for people over 12 years old. The information about COVID precautions, and the safety and importance of the vaccine remains correct, but please contact your doctor or any place offering the vaccine for up-to-date information on who can get which vaccines in what dosage.

COVID-19 Booster Vaccine for Kids - This factsheet explains important information about the COVID-19 Booster vaccine for kids, and answers common questions many people may have about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids.

The Covid-19 Booster Vaccine - This factsheet is about the COVID-19 Booster Vaccine, and how and why to get it.

Vaccine Regulation - This factsheet on vaccine regulation is designed to inform community members about the procedures used in the United States to approve a vaccine.

About the COVID-19 Vaccine - This factsheet explains important information about the COVID-19 vaccine and why it is important to take it. This factsheet answers common questions many people may have about the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 Prevention - This fact sheet explains how you can help prevent the spread of COVID-19

About COVID-19 - This fact sheet explains what you need to know about COVID-19

Managing COVID-19 - This fact sheet explains what to do if you are sick with COVID-19, or suspect you are infected

COVID-19 and Pregnancy - This fact sheet explains how COVID-19 affects you if you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant

COVID-19 for 3-6 year olds - This fact sheet can help 3-6 year olds understand the important information about COVID-19

COVID-19 for 6-12 year olds - This fact sheet can help 6-12 year olds understand the important information about COVID-19

COVID-19 for 13-18 year olds - This fact sheet can help 13-18 year olds understand the important information about COVID-19

Community Health Factsheets

These factsheets were developed with community partners for specific projects. We are sharing them here as useful health information for all people.

Fast Facts on Vaccinations (part 1) - This factsheet can help you learn more about how common vaccines can help keep you healthy.

Fast Facts on Vaccinations (part 2)- This factsheet can help you learn more about two important vaccines that can help protect you from the flu and COVID-19.

AI in Healthcare - This factsheet can help you learn about text-based generative AI in healthcare.

Sleep and Health - This factsheet can help you learn about healthy sleep and why it is important. Read this factsheet just in time for Sleep Awareness Week (March 10-16, 2024).

Type 2 Diabetes - This factsheet on Type 2 Diabetes explains what Type 2 Diabetes is and what steps you can take to manage this health condition. This factsheet was produced in partnership with the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics (TXACC).

Type 1 Diabetes - This factsheet on Type 1 Diabetes explains what Type 1 Diabetes is and what steps you can take to manage this health condition. This factsheet was produced in partnership with the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics (TXACC).

Hypertension - This factsheet on hypertension, or high blood pressure, explains what hypertension means and what steps you can take to help lower your blood pressure. This factsheet was produced in partnership with the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics (TXACC).

Family Health History - This factsheet can help you learn about how our family and our genes can impact our health, and how to use this information to communicate with your health care providers.