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November 12, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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.
October 29, 2021
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Andrew Tran
October 29, 2021

Should I get my flu shot?

Getting the flu shot reduces your risk for the flu. It is safe for most people to get the flu and COVID shot at the same time.
October 22, 2021
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Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, MD
October 22, 2021

Can I get the COVID vaccine if I had a stroke?

Yes, it is safe for people who have had a stroke to get the COVID vaccines.
October 22, 2021
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Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, MD
October 22, 2021

Can I get the COVID vaccine if I have Hashimoto’s disease?

Yes, it is safe for people who have Hashimoto’s disease to get the COVID vaccines.
October 22, 2021
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Anne Monroe, MD MSPH
November 12, 2021

If I had COVID-19, do I have antibodies?

Most people with COVID-19 develop antibodies, but not everyone. That’s why it’s still important for those who had COVID-19 to get vaccinated.
October 15, 2021
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Heather Young, PhD MPH
October 15, 2021

If I Had COVID, Do I Still Need to Get Both Doses of mRNA Vaccine?

Yes, CDC recommends that you should still get a full series of COVID vaccines even if you already had COVID-19.
October 8, 2021
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Sanjeet Baidwan, MD
October 8, 2021

Why are people getting COVID around the time of vaccination?

It takes about two weeks after the second dose of vaccine to build immunity against COVID-19. If you do not keep up other protective measures during that time, you are...

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