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Physical distancing, masks, vaccines , and other preventive measures
Getting vaccinated and boosted is the best way to reduce your risk of symptoms, especially becoming severely ill, if you get COVID-19. But right along with vaccination are steps you can take to both avoid getting infected and help prevent spreading the virus to others. They include wearing your mask when you need to, avoiding crowds, and maintaining physical distance.
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- Holidays 2020: What's safe and what's risky during the COVID-19 pandemic
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- Avoiding COVID-19 when following the guidelines seems impossible
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