COVID Questions

Should You Get Your COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot at the Same Time?

Here's what experts say about getting the two vaccines at once.

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Is It Easier to Get COVID-19 Outdoors with BA.5?

BA.5 seems to evade immunity from vaccines and past infections more easily than past subvariants, which experts say increases risk no matter where you are.

Why We Don't Have a Pi Variant Yet—Even After So Much Omicron

The Greek alphabet and COVID-19 variants aren't always in sync

I'm Vaccinated, Boosted and Had COVID-19. Can I Go Back to Normal Now?

Here's what we know so far about COVID-19 immunity

My Child Is Turning 12. Which COVID-19 Vaccine Should They Get?

A pediatrician weighs in

I'm Supposed to Be in a Wedding. Will I Risk COVID-19?

A reader asks for help navigating a tricky question

I Got a J&J Vaccine. Should I Get a Booster Shot as Delta Spreads?

Welcome to COVID Questions, TIME’s advice column. We’re trying to make living through the pandemic a little easier, with expert-backed answers to your toughest coronavirus-related dilemmas. While we can’t and don’t offer medical advice—those questions...

My Family Wants to Visit This Summer. Is Travel Safe Yet?

Welcome to COVID Questions, TIME’s advice column. We’re trying to make living through the pandemic a little easier, with expert-backed answers to your toughest coronavirus-related dilemmas. While we can’t and don’t offer medical advice—those questions...

What to Do If You Miss Your Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

Here's how to make sure you're protected against COVID-19

Everyone In My Family Is Vaccinated—Except Me. What's Safe?

Welcome to COVID Questions, TIME’s advice column. We’re trying to make living through the pandemic a little easier, with expert-backed answers to your toughest coronavirus-related dilemmas. While we can’t and don’t offer medical advice—those questions...

How COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Might Work

They're not free of controversy, but they might help the world get back to something like normal

My Family Is Still Being Careful About COVID-19. Why Does It Feel Like We're the Only Ones?

Welcome to COVID Questions, TIME’s advice column. We’re trying to make living through the pandemic a little easier, with expert-backed answers to your toughest coronavirus-related dilemmas. While we can’t and don’t offer medical advice—those questions...

My Kids Are in Daycare. How Should That Affect My Family's Social Distancing Strategy?

Welcome to COVID Questions, TIME’s advice column. We’re trying to make living through the pandemic a little easier, with expert-backed answers to your toughest coronavirus-related dilemmas. While we can’t and don’t offer medical advice—those questions...

My Parents Will Be Vaccinated Long Before Me. Can They Come Visit?

Welcome to COVID Questions, TIME’s advice column. We’re trying to make living through the pandemic a little easier, with expert-backed answers to your toughest coronavirus-related dilemmas. While we can’t and don’t offer medical advice—those questions...

How Can I Get My Roommate to Take the Pandemic Seriously?

Welcome to COVID Questions, TIME’s advice column. We’re trying to make living through the pandemic a little easier, with expert-backed answers to your toughest coronavirus-related dilemmas. While we can’t and don’t offer medical advice—those questions...