Why should I get vaccinated if I might get COVID-19 anyways?
COVID-19 vaccination significantly lowers your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death if infected. Compared to vaccinated people, unvaccinated people are more likely to get COVID-19, more likely to be hospitalized, and much more likely to die from COVID-19.
Are COVID – 19 vaccines safe even though they were developed rapidly?
Although the COVID – 19 vaccines were developed rapidly research and development on vaccines like these have been underway for decades. So it is safe to take the COVID vaccine.
If we need boosters are the COVID – 19 working?
Yes. COVID-19 vaccines are working well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death. However, public health experts are seeing reduced protection over time against mild and moderate disease, especially among certain populations which is why a booster is needed.
Does COVID – 19 affect your period?
Results from recent research show that people who menstruate may observe temporary changes in menstruation after getting the COVID-19 vaccination. Which includes:
Longer duration of menstrual periods
Shorter gaps between periods
Heavier bleeding than usual
Despite these changes in menstruation, there is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause fertility problems.
If I already had COVID – 19 and recovered, do I still need to get the COVID vaccine?
You may want to think about delaying your vaccine by 3 months from when your symptoms started or if you had no symptoms from when you received a positive test
If I didn’t get my second dose of a 2 – dose COVID – 19 vaccine within the recommended time, do I need to start over?
No. If you can receive your second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at any time after the recommended date, you do not have to restart the vaccine series.
Can I get vaccinated against COVID – 19 when I am currently sick with COVID – 19?
No. It is advised to wait till the isolation period is over and you test negative. People who have had a known COVID-19 exposure should not seek vaccination until their quarantine period has ended in order to avoid potentially exposing healthcare personnel and others during the vaccination visit.
Do I get to choose which COVID – 19 vaccine I want to get?
Yes, depending on your age you are free to choose which vaccine you get.
People ages 6 months through 4 years should get all COVID-19 primary series doses.
People ages 5 years and older should get all primary series doses, and the booster dose recommended for them by CDC, if eligible.
People ages 5 years to 11 years are currently recommended to get the original (monovalent) booster.
People ages 12 years and older are recommended to receive one updated Pfizer or Moderna (bivalent) booster. This includes people who have received all primary series doses and people who have previously received one or more original (monovalent) boosters. At this time, people aged 12 years to 17 years can only receive the updated Pfizer bivalent booster.
Do I need to wear a mask and avoid close contact with people if I am vaccinated?
Generally, if you are up to date on your COVID-19 vaccinations, you do not need to wear a mask outdoors. Check in with your local COVID-19 healthcare personnel for recommendations on when to wear a mask indoors and additional precautions you can take to protect yourself from COVID-19.
Do I need to wait after getting a flu vaccine or any other vaccine before getting a COVID – 19 vaccine?
No, you don’t have to wait in between getting a COVID – 19 vaccine and any other vaccine. You can get any vaccine including the flu vaccine when you get the COVID vaccine.
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