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COVID-19 for Caregivers

With the situation around the COVID-19 pandemic changing rapidly, NCOA is helping you stay informed and follow public health guidelines to protect older adults. Learn more about the latest tips and advice.
A grandmother is waving to her granddaughter and daughter through a sliding glass window, being careful to practice social distancing during the pandemic.

4 Reasons Older Adults Are More Likely to Get COVID If They’re Not Vaccinated

Nov 15, 2024
A senior man is laying in bed under his covers with a tissue close to his mouth and his eyes closed, suffering from covid.

Elections Guide for Older Adults: How to Stay Safe While Voting

Nov 04, 2024

COVID Boosters, Variants, and Treatments: What You Need to Know and Do Now

Oct 24, 2024

COVID-19 Shots: What Older Adults Need to Know

Oct 24, 2024

COVID Vaccines: What Older Adults Need to Know

Oct 24, 2024
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What’s the Difference Between Flu and COVID? A Guide for Older Adults

Oct 21, 2024
An older woman is coughing and touching her chest from her flu, while sitting at home.

5 Important Advantages of mRNA Vaccines

Oct 17, 2024
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How Do mRNA Vaccines Work?

Oct 16, 2024

COVID-19 Has Not Gone Away: Here’s How Older Adults Can Stay Safe

Oct 04, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions: Technology Resources for Remote Evidence-Based Programs

Aug 08, 2024

Share Your COVID-19 Story

Life has changed so much since the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading in the United States. And each person has a story to tell. We want to hear yours.

Vaccine Uptake Initiative grantees, which number 180 local organizations, will conduct tailored outreach, host vaccine clinics, and offer services like scheduling and transportation to help older adults and people with disabilities get the latest COVID-19 and flu vaccines.

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