The best way to prevent long COVID and post-COVID conditions is to avoid getting infected or reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19. The more steps you take to protect yourself, the safer you will be.
Vaccination is the best way to reduce your chances of infection. Visit Find HCPH COVID-19 vaccine sites to sign up for a free COVID-19 vaccine at a nearby clinic, hospital, pharmacy, or community site.
Research suggests that people who are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines are less likely to report post-COVID conditions than people who are unvaccinated.
Because no single step on its own is perfect at preventing COVID-19, the safest thing to do is layer prevention measures when you can.