The short answer: It’s complicated, but the basic care precautions still prevail, like washing your hands and isolating if you’re sick
Just like the flu, COVID-19 will continue to evolve every year
The duration varies, but symptoms can linger for a few days up to a couple weeks or more
Children as young as 6 months should get vaccinated
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Vaccination is best for prevention, but if you get sick with COVID-19, treatments are available
Prevention is best against this serious illness
Like the flu and RSV, COVID-19 cases are rising seasonally
They can stop an infection before it gets you sick or prevent you from becoming seriously sick
From antiviral meds to preventive therapy, the options are greater than ever
Antibodies used to detect the virus can weaken over time, so results may not be reliable