 Updated vaccine offers the best protection
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against potentially serious illness this fall and winter. Updated COVID-19 vaccines are available at some pharmacies, health care providers and clinics, with more to come. Find a COVID-19 vaccine at vaccines.gov.
Please note that the fall 2023 updated vaccine is not yet available at the clinics listed on our vaccine webpage. Check back for updates.
Learn more about the updated vaccine.
Why do I need an updated vaccine?
If the last time you received a COVID-19 vaccine was more than two months ago, it’s time to get an updated vaccine. Updated vaccine shots help build protection that has decreased since your last shot, and provide better protection against newer variants. Getting the updated vaccine is an important part of protecting yourself from getting seriously ill from COVID-19.
If you recently had COVID-19, you still need to stay up to date with your vaccines, but consider delaying your vaccine by 3 months. Reinfection is less likely in the weeks to months after infection. Learn more.
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Public Health Presents: COVID-19, RSV and Flu
Wednesday, October 25 (4 - 5 p.m.)
Learn more about the updated vaccine, the recent spike in COVID-19 nationally and other common respiratory diseases this time of year. Public Health’s Dr. Lynne Ogawa and Laura Andersen will present information and answer questions at this free, online presentation. Registration is not required.
Learn more
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Testing locations
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Testing is an important way to keep COVID-19 from spreading. COVID-19 testing is offered at some clinics, hospitals and pharmacies. There may be fees for in-person testing. Check with the care provider before you go.
Find testing locations
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More free at-home COVID-19 tests are available
Federal Government
As of September 25, 2023, residential households in the U.S. can order four more free COVID-19 tests. Here's what you need to know about your order:
- Tests are updated to detect the presence of the latest variants.
- Limit one order per residential address.
- One order includes four individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests that have an extended shelf life and expiration dates.
- Orders will ship free starting the week of October 2, 2023.
Order free at-home test kits
State of Minnesota
Four free at-home rapid tests are now available to all Minnesota households through the state’s online ordering program, while supplies last.
Need help placing an order? Call the MDH COVID-19 Public hotline 1-833-431-2053 available Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Language assistance is available.
Order free at-home test kits
Isolation & Exposure Calculator
Did you recently test positive with COVID-19? Are you unsure if you should isolate, wear a mask or take other precautions? The Center for Disease Control (CDC) created a tool to help you decide what to do next.
Long COVID resources
Long COVID includes the health problems that people experience four or more weeks after being infected with COVID-19. Health problems can be new, returning or ongoing. They can last for months and range from mild to severe.
Anyone who has been infected with COVID-19 can develop long COVID, including children. If you are experiencing symptoms of long COVID, medical and social support may be available to you.
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