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Important update: Healthcare facilities
CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination.
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Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
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UPDATE
Given new evidence on the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant, CDC has updated the guidance for fully vaccinated people. CDC recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. Children should return to full-time in-person learning in the fall with layered prevention strategies in place.
UPDATE
The White House announced that vaccines will be required for international travelers coming into the United States, with an effective date of November 8, 2021. For purposes of entry into the United States, vaccines accepted will include FDA approved or authorized and WHO Emergency Use Listing vaccines. More information is available here.
UPDATE
Travel requirements to enter the United States are changing, starting November 8, 2021. More information is available here.
Toolkit for Older Adults & People at Higher Risk
Toolkit for Older Adults & People at Higher Risk

Guidance and tools to help older adults and people at higher risk and those who serve or care for them make decisions, protect their health, and communicate with their communities.
Featured Resources
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
- Guidance for Vaccinating Older Adults and People with Disabilities: Ensuring Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Access
- Vaccinating Older Adults and People with Disabilities at Vaccination Clinics
- Vaccine Considerations for People with Disabilities
- Vaccinating Homebound Persons With COVID-19 Vaccine
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
- Strategies for Reaching Populations with Limited Access to COVID-19 Vaccines pdf icon[132 KB, 4 Pages]
- Basic Considerations for Prioritizing and Scheduling People with Disabilities and Their Caregivers for COVID-19 Vaccination pdf icon[108 KB, 1 Page]
- COVID-19 Vaccine Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL)external icon
Guidance and Planning Documents
- Cleaning and Disinfection for Households
- Additional COVID-19 Guidance for Caregivers of People Living with Dementia in Community Settings
- Guidance and Tips for Tribal Community Living During COVID-19
- Interim Guidance for Homeless Service Providers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Web Resources
- People Who Need to Take Extra Precautions
- Older Adults
- List of Resources for Community-Dwelling Older Adults
- People with Certain Medical Conditions
- COVID-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
- Tribal Communities
- Communication Toolkit for Migrants, Refugees, and Other Limited-English-Proficient Populations
- COVID-19 in Newly Resettled Refugee Populations
- People Experiencing Homelessness
- If You Are Pregnant, Breastfeeding, or Caring for Young Children
FAQs
Posters
Factsheets
- What You Can Do If You Are at Higher Risk of Severe Illness from COVID-19 pdf icon[PDF – 730 KB]
- Stop the Spread of Germs pdf icon[PDF – 431 KB]
- Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease pdf icon[PDF – 494 KB]
- What to Do If You are Sick pdf icon[PDF – 453 KB]
- How to Protect Yourself and Others pdf icon[PDF – 238 KB]
- How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Mask pdf icon[PDF – 738 KB]
- 10 things you can do to manage your COVID-19 symptoms at home pdf icon[PDF – 401 KB]
Social Media
Videos
Webinar
PSAs
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- People At Risk for Severe Illness
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audio icon Spanish: Audiomedia icon | Transcriptpdf icon - Cleaning and Disinfection
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audio icon Spanish: Audiomedia icon | Transcriptpdf icon - What To Do If You Are Sick
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audio icon Spanish: Audiomedia icon | Transcriptpdf icon - Three Steps for Older Adults
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- People At Risk for Severe Illness