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Vaccines

February 19, 2021
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Heather Young, PhD MPH
February 21, 2021

When will the vaccine be available to the general public?

The vaccine will be available to the general public when enough has been made. We hope in late spring to summer.
February 14, 2021
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
February 14, 2021

Were there enough people in the COVID vaccine clinical trials?

Yes, the vaccine clinical trials were designed to include enough people to make sure the vaccine is safe and works well.
February 8, 2021
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Joel Bernanke, MD MSc
February 14, 2021

Can I catch COVID from the vaccine?

Good news. No--you cannot catch COVID from the vaccine.
February 1, 2021
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Sanjeet Baidwan, MD
February 8, 2021

Can I get an allergic reaction from the vaccine?

Yes allergic reactions happen with the COVID vaccine, but are EXTREMELY rare.
February 1, 2021
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Sanjeet Baidwan, MD
February 8, 2021

How long will vaccine immunity last?

In short, it’s unclear. Early studies show that immunity after vaccination lasts at least a few months and likely years.
January 30, 2021
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Gavin Harris, MD
February 8, 2021

How do mRNA Vaccines Work?

mRNA vaccine technology has been around for decades and offers many benefits over traditional vaccines. Here are the basics of how they work.
December 23, 2020
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Alyssa Bernanke, PhD
February 8, 2021

No, the vaccine will not change your DNA!

No, the new mRNA vaccines will not change your DNA. The two vaccines that are FDA-authorized use mRNA to help our bodies create an immune response against COVID-19. What’s the...
December 23, 2020
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
February 8, 2021

How do the two approved vaccines compare?

Two mRNA vaccines have recently been granted emergency use authorization in the United States. One vaccine is produced by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech. The other is produced by Moderna....
December 21, 2020
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Joel Bernanke, MD MSc
February 8, 2021

Will the coronavirus vaccine make me feel sick?

Many people might experience some mild symptoms like fatigue, headache, or muscle aches for a day or two, but severe side effects are rare.
December 20, 2020
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Alyssa Bernanke, PhD
February 8, 2021

Some vaccine trials were paused--does that mean the vaccines are dangerous?

Vaccine trials are paused when a participant gets sick to see if the illness was caused by the vaccine. They were not--the vaccine is safe!

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