Vaccine and Booster Information - Coronavirus 2020 - 2025
Update 6/16/2025: Contact the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline for questions by submitting an IDEPC Comment Form online or calling (651)201-5414 or (877)676-5414. Update 6/27/2024: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines aimed at the circulating COVID-19 variants. These new vaccines are approved by the FDA for everyone 6 months or older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued formal vaccine recommendations June 27, 2024. Locations That Provide the COVID-19 Vaccine To avoid a surprise bill, individuals should speak with their health insurer about their coverage before scheduling a vaccination. - Contact the nearest Community Health Center (CHC). Find locations at Minnesota Health Centers: Find a Health Center. Find a community vaccination event by calling the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 public hotline. Call the hotline at (833)431-2053 9 am - 7 pm Monday - Friday and 10 am - 6 pm Saturday. - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Visit Vaccines.gov to find other locations including pharmacies. Check the MDH Vaccination Clinic Web Map to find clinics. Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccinations Find information regarding vaccine recommendations, how to get a vaccine, who should get vaccinated, getting vaccinated, after getting the vaccine, and more information. Visit website. Docket Mobile App for Accessing Immunization Record Minnesotans can access their immunization record through their smartphones or other mobile devices by using an app called Docket. Docket enables residents with a Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) record to securely view and share their immunization records. MIIC combines all immunizations a person has received into a single record, even if they were given by different health care providers in Minnesota. Anyone who has a MIIC record can use the Docket app to access their record, including their COVID-19 vaccination. The app provides a PDF document of the immunization record that can be saved to a mobile device, printed, emailed or texted as needed. Individuals can download the free app by searching "Docket" on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Or, go to Docket to download the app. How to Replace a Lost Vaccine Card Contact the clinic or pharmacy where vaccine was administered as they may be able to look up the immunization record, or request a copy of immunization record from the Minnesota Department of Health by going to Find My Immunization Record. It has the same information as the vaccine card.
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Coronavirus 2020 - 2025
A new virus first detected in Wuhan, China, known as Coronavirus (COVID-19), which is a strain of virus not previously seen in humans, has been detected in multiple countries worldwide, including the United States. This virus presents as an upper respiratory illness with symptoms similar to the common flu and is spreading person-to-person.
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is an illness caused by a new type of coronavirus. This new virus was first detected in people in Wuhan City, China, and has since been detected worldwide, including in the United States. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal colds and flu viruses spread. The virus has been named "coronavirus disease 2019" which is abbreviated "COVID-19". Most people have not been exposed to it and have not developed immunity to it.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some coronavirus strains cause the common cold in people. Others occur in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people. Some of these can then spread between people. There is currently no vaccine to prevent infection with this new virus or anti-viral medication to treat it.
Most people who get COVID-19 can be taken care of at home, just like with seasonal flu. However some people can become very ill and require hospitalization.