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Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC)

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended for use in adults ages 18 and older. The vaccine can be used as another pimary series option for adults ages 18 and older. It will be available for use in the coming weeks and is an important tool in...

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Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC)

At-Home COVID Test Expiration Extension

iHealth Test Kit Expiration Date Extended As of July 8th, 2022, the FDA has extended the shelf-life of iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests from 6 to 12 months. Please use the tool on the iHealth website for details or to look up new...

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Free At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind or Have...

Now Available: Free At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision The Biden-Harris Administration has launched a new initiative to expand the availability of at-home tests that are more accessible for people who are blind or...

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Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC)

Free At-Home COVID Tests

Free COVID-19 Self-Test Kits are available for pick-up at dozens of locations throughout Albuquerque. Self-testing for COVID-19 is one of the best risk-reduction measures along with getting vaccinated, receiving a booster dose, wearing a...

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CDC Strengthens Recommendations and Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots

CDC has expanded eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to everyone 5 years of age and older, recommending that children ages 5 through 11 years should receive a booster shot 5 months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination...

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Quarantine and Isolation Calculator

CDC Quarantine and Isolation Calculator is a tool to help people who have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 or have COVID-19 to determine if they need to isolate, quarantine, or take other steps to prevent spreading COVID-19.To...

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