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COVID OVERVIEW
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF & OTHERS 4 PROTECT UNVACCINATED FAMILY MEMBERS GET VACCINATED • Authorized COVID-19 vaccines can help protect you from COVID-19 .
• You should get a COVID-19 vaccine and booster ( s ) under the recommended timeline .
• Once you are fully vaccinated , you may be able to start doing some things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic .
WEAR A MASK
• If you are not fully vaccinated and aged 2 or older , you should wear a mask in indoor public places .
• In general , you do not need to wear a mask in outdoor settings .
• In areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases , consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings and for activities with close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated .
• People who have a condition or are taking medications that weaken their immune system may NOT be protected even if they are fully vaccinated . They should continue to take all precautions recommended for unvaccinated people , including wearing a well-fitted mask , until advised otherwise by their healthcare provider .
STAY 6 FEET AWAY FROM OTHERS
• Inside your home : Avoid close contact with people who are sick .
• If possible , maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members .
• Outside your home : Put 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don ’ t live in your household . • Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus .
• Stay at least 6 feet ( about 2 arm lengths ) from other people .
• Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick . AVOID CROWDS AND POORLY VENTILATED SPACES
• Being in crowds like in restaurants , bars , fitness centers , or movie theaters puts you at higher risk for COVID-19 .
• Avoid indoor spaces that do not offer fresh air from the outdoors as much as possible .
• If indoors , bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors , if possible .
4 https :// www . cdc . gov / coronavirus / 2019-ncov / prevent-getting-sick / prevention . html
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