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Close Background This interim guidance is intended to assist with the following: Determining the duration of restriction from the workplace for HCP with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Assessment of risk and application of workplace restrictions for asymptomatic HCP with exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Employers should be aware that other local, territorial, tribal, state, and federal requirements may apply, […]Read More

Overview After COVID-19 vaccination, employees might have some side effects. It is normal for these to occur. Common side effects include pain, redness, and swelling in the arm where they received the vaccination, as well as fever, chills, tiredness, headache, nausea, and muscle pain. Clinical trials found that most signs and symptoms: Are mild to […]Read More

Documentation of SARS-CoV-2 infection and post-COVID conditions is critical for accurate public health surveillance. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed coding guidance for health care encounters related to post-COVID conditions based on the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM).(2) WHO has recommended the following ICD-10 code be used:  U09.9 Post COVID-19 […]Read More

Universal case investigation and contact tracing are not recommended. This tool can be used to interview priority cases. Overview A successful case interview allows for the collection of critical information about a person diagnosed with COVID-19 and exposed contacts, while providing support, referrals, and answers to questions the person may have. The goals of the case […]Read More

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Background Infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) initiates a cell-mediated and humoral immune response that produces antibodies against specific viral antigens such as the nucleocapsid (N) protein and spike (S) protein. These include anti-S protein antibodies that target the spike’s S1 protein subunit and receptor binding domain (RBD). Antibody tests can detect […]Read More

Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented […]Read More

Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented […]Read More

Aims: Gain insight regarding person’s knowledge of COVID-19. Provide disease-specific information. Assess potential COVID-19 symptoms, underlying health conditions and vaccination status. Make referrals for medical care, testing, and vaccination as appropriate. Note to Contact Tracer: Case investigators and contact tracers assisting with vaccine navigation have access to case management databases with information on individuals from […]Read More

People who are Pregnant CDC recommends that people who are pregnant get vaccinated and stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, including getting a COVID-19 booster shot when it’s time to get one. CDC recommendations align with those from professional medical organizations serving people who are pregnant, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologistsexternal […]Read More