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Vaccines

May 7, 2021
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Sasha Baumann, MSc
May 7, 2021

Is it okay for vaccinated people to go to crowded places?

COVID-19 vaccines are increasingly shown to be effective in the real world. However, infection is not impossible.
May 7, 2021
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Katherine Kruse, MD
August 27, 2021

Should my 16-year-old get vaccinated?

Yes, your 16- or 17-year-old should get vaccinated!
May 7, 2021
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Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, MD
May 7, 2021

Will ibuprofen (Advil) prevent the COVID vaccine from working?

No. Taking pain relievers after the vaccine won’t prevent the vaccine from working.
May 7, 2021
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Sanjeet Baidwan, MD
May 7, 2021

If we're all fully vaccinated, do we need to quarantine before visits?

No, you don’t need to quarantine prior to travel or a visit if everyone is fully vaccinated.
May 7, 2021
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Alyssa Bernanke, PhD
May 7, 2021

If I don’t have side effects, is the COVID vaccine still working?

Side effects from the vaccine can be a sign that your immune system is doing its job. But feeling fine doesn’t mean the vaccine isn’t working.
April 23, 2021
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Gavin Harris, MD
April 23, 2021

No, the COVID-19 vaccine will not cause you to have a positive viral test.

Obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine will not cause you to test positive on a viral test because the vaccines cannot give you the disease.
April 23, 2021
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Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, MD
April 23, 2021

Who is likely to have vaccine side effects?

People who have had COVID-19 disease and people getting the second dose of mRNA vaccine are more likely to have side effects.
April 10, 2021
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Tamara Henry, EdD
April 10, 2021

Are there tracers in the vaccine?

Despite misinformation online, the COVID-19 vaccine does not contain a microchip to trace your personal information. Here’s where the myth came from.
April 9, 2021
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
April 9, 2021

Which vaccine works best for people who are obese?

All three authorized vaccines work for everyone, regardless of obesity. So the best vaccine for you is the vaccine that you can get right now!
April 9, 2021
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
April 9, 2021

Which Vaccine Should I Get?

The best vaccine is the one you can get as soon as possible! All vaccines are equally good at preventing hospitalizations and deaths.

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