Covid - 19

Coronavirus disease is a viral infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2

virus.
This virus can cause serious illness and death, but vaccines are available to reduce the
risk.
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What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a SARS-CoV-2-
caused virus-borne disease
discovered in December 2019.
It is highly contagious and has
spread rapidly throughout the
world. Currently, the United
States has the highest number
of COVID-19 cases and
deaths.
Viruses are constantly changing,
which is natural and expected.
These are known as "variants,"
and the most commonly used
methods in the country are Delta
and Omicron, which can also
cause slightly different
conditions. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
are already tracking these
variants (CDC)
While COVID-19 has been linked
to respiratory symptoms similar
to a cold, fever, and possibly
pneumonia, it can also directly
affect those specific components
of your body...
 What are the symptoms of
COVID - 19?
Symptoms of COVID-19 have
included fever, cough, congestion,
and shortness of breath, as well as
People who have
goosebumps, muscle aches, and loss chronic health issues or
of taste or smell. When someone has compromised immune
a fever, the CDC considers it to be a
temperature of at least 100.4° F [38° systems, such as heart
C]. These symptoms appear disease, lung disease, or
between 2 and 14 days after the diabetes, are at a
virus has been exposed. Many
people infected with COVID-19 greater risk of becoming
experience only minor symptoms. seriously ill. Likewise,
These symptoms may lead you to
believe you have the flu or a cold.
the older you are, the
However, some people have no greater your risk of
symptoms, while others have severe getting a severe case.
symptoms. In some cases, COVID-19
can be fatal.
 How do people get
COVID-19?
COVID-19 is most commonly
contracted by inhaling COVID-19 can also be
respiratory droplets in the air. spread by touching a
Tiny droplets exit the mouth surface that has been
and nose of a COVID-19 touched by an infected
patient and enter the air person. Some examples
when they breathe, cough, or include door handles,
sneeze. These droplets are elevator buttons, and
imperceptible. If you are
shopping carts. Germs can
within 6 feet of that person,
enter your body if you then
you may breathe in those
touch your eyes, nose, or
droplets. You won't even be
mouth.
aware that you've done it.
However, you risk introducing
the germs that cause COVID-
19 into your body by doing so.
 How do people get
COVID-19 is most
COVID-19? You won't even be aware that
commonly contracted by you've done it. However, you
inhaling respiratory risk introducing the germs that
droplets in the air. Tiny cause COVID-19 into your
droplets exit the mouth body by doing so.
and nose of a COVID-19

patient and enter the air COVID-19 can also be spread

when they breathe, by touching a surface that has
cough, or sneeze. These been touched by an infected
droplets are person. Some examples include
imperceptible. If you are door handles, elevator
within 6 feet of that buttons, and shopping carts.
person, you may breathe Germs can enter your body if
in those droplets. you then touch your eyes,
nose, or mouth..
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WILL THERE BE A SURGE IN COVID-19 DURING THE FALL AND WINTER SEASONS?
WHEN IS IT BEST TO GET A SHOT/BOOSTER?
Respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV are on
the rise in California as temperatures drop and we spend more
time indoors (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). This, combined with
increased holiday travel, creates an ideal environment for
respiratory illnesses to spread. Is it better to take the picture
now or later?

They strongly recommend that everyone get their COVID-19

booster and flu vaccines as soon as possible. Because
vaccines take about two weeks to become effective, getting
your shots by early November will ensure that you are
protected during peak virus season. Flu is spreading earlier
this year in the state than in previous years.
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Can I get a COVID-19 booster as well as a flu
shot at the same time?
Both shots are available simultaneously.
I had them in the same arm and had
very few side effects. You can also get
the shots by making an appointment at
your local pharmacy or by contacting
your primary care physician. Visit Blue
Shield of California's COVID-19
Learning Center for more information.
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Will there be a COVID-19 outbreak this fall/winter?
COVID-19 cases increased between November and February in
2020 and 2021, and another increase is expected this year. We
have no control over how severe or widespread it will be, but we
do have control over how we prepare. During a surge, vaccines
are the most effective way to prevent serious illness.

How many people have received the latest COVID-19 booster, and what
effect will it have?
Fewer than 20 million doses of the new bivalent vaccine have been
administered, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. This vaccine provides protection against the original
COVID-19 virus as well as the Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5.
That means that the new booster was received by less than 9% of
those who completed the primary vaccine series. Individuals and
the healthcare system may suffer serious consequences if the
booster is not received. A recent Commonwealth Fund study found
that if 80% of eligible people received their booster by December
31, 2022
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