November 12, 2021 | Emily Smith, ScD MPH November 12, 2021 Yes, COVID-19 during pregnancy can be dangerous for you and your baby COVID-19 during pregnancy increases the risk of maternal death and puts pregnant women and their babies at risk for serious health problems.
November 12, 2021 | Katherine Kruse, MD November 12, 2021 Should I get a COVID vaccine for my 5-11-year-old? The COVID-19 vaccine for 5-to-11-year-olds is safe, effective, and will help them attend school, play sports, and interact with family with less risk.
November 12, 2021 | Anne Monroe, MD MSPH November 12, 2021 If I had an allergic reaction to mRNA vaccination, can I switch to J&J? If you had an allergic reaction to a mRNA vaccine, switching to another type of vaccine might be an option, but talk to your doctor first.
November 12, 2021 | Emily Smith, ScD MPH November 12, 2021 I'm pregnant, should I get a booster shot? Yes, pregnancy puts you at high risk for serious illness due to COVID-19, so you should get a booster shot.
November 12, 2021 | Sasha Baumann, MSc November 12, 2021 Do the vaccines contain fetal cells? No, none of the COVID-19 vaccines contain fetal cells.
November 5, 2021 | Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, MD November 5, 2021 Can I get a flu shot and COVID vaccine at the same time? Yes, you can get a flu shot and a COVID vaccine at the same time.
November 5, 2021 | Heather Young, PhD MPH November 5, 2021 Can I go trick-or-treating? Have fun trick-or-treating, but take some precautions, especially with unvaccinated children.
November 5, 2021 | Katherine Kruse, MD November 5, 2021 What are the risks of myocarditis or pericarditis with COVID vaccines? There is a very low risk of mild myocarditis following the second dose of COVID mRNA vaccines, but it’s less than the risk from COVID infection.
November 5, 2021 | Emily Smith, ScD MPH November 5, 2021 I'm pregnant, should I get the vaccine? Although limited at first, new data shows the vaccine is safe and effective in pregnancy.
November 5, 2021 | Anne Monroe, MD MSPH November 12, 2021 What is molnupiravir? Molnupiravir is a new medication that may treat COVID-19.