COVID-19 Vaccines

December 23, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccines

There are now two authorized and recommended vaccines to prevent COVID-19 in the United States. The vaccines are being used under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA found that the vaccines met the scientific standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality needed to support EUAs.

Right now, the supply of the vaccines is limited. So it will take some time for everyone to be able to get vaccinated. Each person needs two doses of the vaccine.

Learn more about the vaccine and the vaccination program.

Healthy Holidays!

Healthy holidays to you and yours from MedlinePlus! There are many things you can do to make a positive impact on your health and quality of life. By making healthy lifestyle choices, you can reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and other serious diseases.

Clove: Holiday Spice or Holiday Cure?

Clove is a plant grown in parts of Asia and South America and is sometimes used as a spice in holiday baking. Clove oil, dried flower buds, leaves, and stems are used to make medicine, but how effective is it in treating health conditions?

Cold Sores

Cold sores are caused by Type 1 of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Cold sores that appear around the mouth can become painful. Some medicines can help relieve pain or help them heal more quickly.

Financial Assistance Resources for Health Care Costs

Health care can be costly. Financial assistance is sometimes available for health care costs through certain government programs and nonprofit organizations. Discuss your concerns with your health care provider, a social worker, or the business office of your clinic or hospital. Find more information about resources for financial assistance for health care costs.