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COVID-19 Vaccines

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<p><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/covid19coronavirusdisease2019.html">COVID-19</a> (coronavirus disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. In the United States, there are several vaccines that are effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized, and dying from COVID-19. These vaccines are being used under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means that the vaccines have met the FDA's scientific standards for <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/vaccinesafety.html">safety</a>, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality that are needed to support authorization.</p> <p>This page includes details about the vaccines and the vaccination program, including <a href="https://vaccinefinder.org/search/">where you can find a vaccine</a>.</p> <p class="">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</p>
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