Respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information to support your practice and patients.
Updated October 12, 2022
Join more than 900 colleagues in the COVID-19 Member Community to discuss issues, ask questions and connect with AAFP staff.
Watch the COVID-19 Vaccines page for updates on EUAs and recommendations, clinical considerations and boosters.
View the COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibodies page for updates on treatment of patients in the hospital and outpatient setting.
You’ve shouldered a huge amount of stress and grief. The AAFP is here to support you with the COVID-19 Physician Well-being page.
The Latest News
- CDC Expands Use of Omicron Booster for Younger Age Groups: As of Oct. 12, the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent boosters can be used in ages 6 and under for better protection against COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant. the AAFP is reviewing the recommendation.
- CDC Recommends Moderna, Pfizer Omicron Variant-specific COVID-19 Boosters: The amended EUAs authorize bivalent formulations for use as a single booster dose at least 2 months following primary or booster vaccination.
- CDC Approves Novavax Vaccine or Ages 12 and Older: This alternate COVID-19 vaccine can now be used in people 12 and older. It provides another option for people who do not want the mRNA vaccine.
- CDC Streamlines COVID-19 Guidance: Updates to CDC’s guidance will help people better understand their personal risk for getting very sick from COVID-19 and help them make informed decisions about prevention strategies.
- Survey: Some Parents Remain Leery of COVID-19 Vaccination: As children return to school, data from the Kaiser Family Foundation show that parents continue to have concerns about vaccinating their children against COVID-19.
- This Back-to-School Season, We Can’t Forget Lifesaving Immunizations: In a US News & World Report op/ed, AAFP President Sterling Ransone shares how COVID-19, measles outbreaks and the reemergence of polio highlight the importance of getting vaccinated.
- White Releases New Reports on Long COVID: These reports provide information to support patients, health care professionals and care providers, and further research for the prevention and treatment of Long COVID.
Telehealth & Virtual Care
Telehealth and virtual care are critical in delivering care. Here's what you need to make it work for your practice, from technology to payment.
Featured Resource: Telehealth Toolkit Supports Alternative Care Delivery
Continuing Medical Education
Access resources that support your education needs.
Earn CME for sessions like the COVID-19: Managing Short- and Long-term Effects.
Clinical Resources
The AAFP is monitoring for information that can help you provide care throughout the pandemic.
Find specifics on testing, treatment options, Long COVID, clinical management and more.
Grassroots Advocacy
The AAFP continues advocating to ensure you have the resources you need to care for patients.
Speak Out: Urge Your Governor to Utilize FPs in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution for Children Under 12
Practice Management
Find information on coding and payment, testing, physician well-being and more.
Featured Resource: The COVID-19 Physician Well-being collection is focused on your mental health
Member Communications
You need simple ways to engage with peers and the AAFP about COVID-19 and the impact on your practice.
Contribute to conversations in the COVID-19 member community. or replay Town Halls and webinars.