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What is a virus variant? More vaccine questions answered at covid19community.nih.gov
A. A variant is a different version of the virus. Most viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, mutate or change as they replicate. More vaccine questions answered at covid19community.nih.gov
Do the current vaccines work against variants? More vaccine questions answered at covid19community.nih.gov
A. Yes. Current vaccines still protect you from getting seriously ill from today's variants. That may change as the virus changes. More vaccine questions answered at covid19community.nih.gov
Why do new COVID-19 variants keep emerging? More vaccine questions answered at covid19community.nih.gov
A. It's normal for viruses like SARS-CoV-2 to evolve into new variants. A COVID-19 vaccine is the best protection against severe disease from any SARS-CoV-2 virus. More vaccine questions answered at covid19community.nih.gov
Why are scientists watching COVID-19 variants? More vaccine questions answered at covid19community.nih.gov
A. Scientists track variants because as the virus changes, it could become more easily spread, resistant to treatments or vaccines, or make people sicker. More vaccine questions answered at covid19community.nih.gov
What can I do to stay safe from variants? More vaccine questions answered at covid19community.nih.gov
A. Get vaccinated. Even if you've already had COVID-19, vaccines are the best way to prevent infection by Delta or other variants. More vaccine questions answered at covid19community.nih.gov
How do I know if I have a COVID-19 variant? More vaccine questions answered at covid19community.nih.gov
A. You may not find out which COVID-19 variant you have. Take care of yourself, get medical care, and take precautions to avoid spreading the virus. More vaccine questions answered at covid19community.nih.gov

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Updated September 2, 2021