Coronavirus

COVID-19's Ongoing Impact on People 50-Plus

The virus has killed 1.2 million Americans, and most are ages 50-plus

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State Vaccine Guides for COVID-19 Shots

AARP’s 53 state and U.S. territory guides can help you find a shot

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Most Common Symptoms of Long COVID

And when to seek care if you experience them

Will New COVID Variant Cause a Summer Surge?

It’s not too late for adults 65-plus to get their spring shot

Latest News and Guidance

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Second COVID Shot: Important for People 65+

Doctors and public health experts say a mid-year boost will benefit many people 65-plus

Can You Still Get a COVID Vaccine at Any Age?

New FDA plan could curb access to shots for some people under age 65

Do You Have a Cold? The Flu? COVID? Or RSV?

Find out a few tricks for telling the illnesses and their symptoms apart

What Happens When You Get COVID Multiple Times?

Older adults may be at greater risk for severe symptoms

Free COVID Testing Program Suspended

Testing remains critical to older adults and other high-risk populations

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Are Coronavirus Treatments Still Free?

Here’s what to expect now that the medications are commercially available

Understanding Long COVID's Lingering Effects

Plus, find out how to reduce your risk for the lingering condition

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What It’s Like to Catch COVID Over and Over

He’s had four bouts so far, and he says it has changed him

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