Halloween and COVID-19

man giving candy to a child on halloween

Halloween and COVID-19

Holiday traditions are important for families and children. Here are some tips from the CDC to make your Halloween safe and enjoyable.

Booster Shots: What You Need to Know

You are eligible for a booster shot if you received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months ago and are:

65 years and older
Age 18+ and live in a long-term care setting
Age 18+ and have an underlying medical condition
Age 18+ and work in high-risk setting
Age 18+ and live in high-risk setting

If you got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended if you are 18 and older and you were vaccinated two or more months ago. Read the updated booster shot guidance.

Find a COVID-19 Vaccine:

Go to vaccines.gov
Text your ZIP code to 438829
Call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you
Check with your local pharmacy to see if vaccination walk-ins or appointments are available
Contact your state or local health department for more information

Garlic Keeps More Than Vampires Away

Folklore and fiction tell us that garlic wards off vampires. Garlic is also used as a dietary supplement for many health-related purposes, including lowering high cholesterol and high blood pressure. A great deal of research has been done on garlic but there is conflicting evidence about the benefits. Read more about what we’ve learned.