COVID-19 LEARNING CENTER

The future of COVID-19 vaccine research

Here’s what scientists know now about the virus— and what they hope to know soon.

Worried about COVID-19 vaccine mandates

We answer your top questions about whether COVID-19 vaccines are (or will be) required, plus how to prove your status.

Protect your community: Meet Dr. Kawika Liu

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is a crucial step for helping to protect Pacific Islander communities.

Protect your community: Meet Dolores Huerta

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can help stop the spread of the virus in California’s Hispanic/Latino communities.

Protect your community: Meet Virginia Hedrick

Vaccines are important to protecting the health of California’s at-risk Indigenous peoples of America communities.

Protect your community: Meet Dr. Erica Pan

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine will help stop the spread in at-risk Asian communities.

Protect your community: Meet Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett

Getting vaccinated can help stop the COVID-19 spread in Black communities, which have infection rates three times that of White communities.

Heart disease and COVID-19: Your 5-step plan to help you stay healthy

Now that the coronavirus has your attention, here’s how to help protect yourself.

What everyone with diabetes should know about the COVID-19 vaccines

How long will you wait for a shot? What are the side effects like? Here’s the essential info you need.

5 important COVID-19 vaccine updates for Pacific Islander communities

Here are five updates for those in Pacific Islander communities about the COVID-19 vaccine.

5 important COVID-19 vaccine updates for Indigenous peoples of America

Here are five updates for those in Indigenous peoples of America about the COVID-19 vaccine.

5 important COVID-19 vaccine updates for Hispanic/Latino communities

Here are five updates for those in Hispanic/Latino communities about the COVID-19 vaccine.

5 important COVID-19 vaccine updates for Black communities

Here are five updates for those in Black communities about the COVID-19 vaccine.

5 important COVID-19 vaccine updates for Asian communities

Here are five updates for those in Asian communities about the COVID-19 vaccine.

A parent’s guide to the COVID-19 vaccine

What you need to know to help protect your child from COVID-19.

What does herd immunity from COVID-19 look like?

Learn how getting vaccinated can help us reach herd immunity safely — and get back to living a normal life faster.

Get to know your treatment options for COVID-19

Learn about the latest treatments available for adults and children with mild, moderate, or severe COVID-19.

Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines available now

Learn how the three approved shots stack up and find out why all of them can help keep you safe.

Community-based organizations and COVID-19 resource groups

The high-risk people who need the COVID-19 vaccine most

If you’re living with lung disease, hypertension, or diabetes, getting the coronavirus shot is especially important.

How do the 3 new COVID-19 vaccines work?

These shots are the first of their kind, and they’re true medical breakthroughs. Here’s a closer look at the science behind how they were developed.

6 great reasons to get the COVID-19 shot

Here’s a look at some of the good things that will happen once you’re vaccinated.

What to know if you have an ongoing health condition

The vaccines are highly recommended for people with chronic illnesses.

What you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines for teens

Some teens 16 and up are eligible to get the vaccine now.

Addressing COVID-19 vaccine concerns in Hispanic/Latino communities

We answer common questions those in Hispanic/Latino communities may have.

Addressing COVID-19 vaccine concerns in Black communities

We answer common questions those in Black communities may have.

Addressing COVID-19 vaccine concerns in Asian communities

We answer common questions those in Asian communities may have.

6 groups of people who are at higher risk for COVID-19

If you’re an older adult or have underlying conditions, it’s hard not to worry about COVID-19. But knowing the details can help you stay healthy.

Overcoming needle fears

Does the thought of getting a shot make you want to skip it altogether? Learn how to cope with your anxiety like a pro so you can get the care you need.

Your 5-step plan to stay safe with diabetes

Now’s the time to double down on good blood sugar control. But that’s not your only safety measure.

Concerned? Get the facts about the COVID-19 vaccines

We have answers to common questions about the vaccines.

Your simple guide to COVID-19 testing

Discover the differences between the two types of diagnostic COVID-19 tests and learn which one may be best for you.

Addressing COVID-19 vaccine concerns in Indigenous peoples of America communities

We answer common questions those in Indigenous peoples of America communities may have.

Addressing COVID-19 concerns in Pacific Islander communities

We answer common questions those in Pacific Islander communities may have.

Why older adults shouldn’t wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Getting vaccinated will help protect you from getting the virus.

Removing barriers to getting a COVID-19 vaccine

We are working hard with the state to make the vaccines available to everyone.

What we know about long-term COVID-19 right now

Here’s what scientists have learned so far about the most common lingering effects and how to manage them.

Why you shouldn’t wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Protect yourself and the people around you.

What we know about the new COVID-19 strains

Learn about the various COVID-19 strains.