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April 9, 2021
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Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, MD
April 9, 2021

No, fetal tissue was not used to develop or manufacture the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Human cell lines derived from stem cells many years ago, not fetal tissue, were used to develop and manufacture the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
March 26, 2021
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Sasha Baumann, MSc
June 25, 2021

What can I do once I’m fully vaccinated?

New CDC guidelines say vaccinated people can return to many pre-pandemic activities, gather with other vaccinated people or one household of unvaccinated people, and do not have to quarantine after...
March 26, 2021
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Heather Young, PhD MPH
March 26, 2021

If I catch COVID after my first vaccine dose, should I still get the second dose?

Yes. If you happen to catch COVID between the first and second doses of the vaccine, you should still get the second dose.
March 12, 2021
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Sasha Baumann, MSc
March 15, 2021

Are mRNA vaccines ‘true’ vaccines?

Yes, mRNA vaccines are true vaccines! Read on to learn what makes mRNA vaccines unique yet safe.
March 12, 2021
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Heather Young, PhD MPH
March 12, 2021

Should I Wait to Get a Mammogram if I Just Got a COVID Vaccine?

The immune response to vaccines can sometimes cause swelling of the lymph nodes, which can throw off your mammogram. Talk to your doctor about scheduling.
March 12, 2021
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Heather Young, PhD MPH
March 12, 2021

Do I Have to Pay for the COVID Vaccine?

No, the COVID vaccine is free. You can get the vaccine even if you don’t have insurance.
March 12, 2021
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Sasha Baumann, MSc
June 25, 2021

Fully vaccinated? Here’s why (and when) you should still wear a mask.

Vaccines are crucial to managing the COVID-19 pandemic, but being vaccinated does not fully replace other safety measures until everyone is vaccinated.
February 26, 2021
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Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, MD
February 26, 2021

I had Guillain-Barre syndrome, is it safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

People who have had Guillain-Barre syndrome can get the COVID vaccine.
February 26, 2021
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Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, MD
February 26, 2021

I have HIV, can I get the COVID Vaccine?

People with HIV can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine.
February 26, 2021
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
February 26, 2021

Will the vaccine work as well in the real world (compared to clinical trials)?

Good news! Research is already showing that the vaccine is working really well in the real world.

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