Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after having COVID is recommended by our medical leadership team. Studies have shown that getting the vaccine after a previous COVID infection gives your immune system a boost to help protect yourself and people around you… More
A fully vaccinated person does not need to quarantine if exposed to a person with COVID-19, but they do need to watch for symptoms and get tested if they feel sick. If you are fully vaccinated and are experiencing
No, COVID-19 symptoms are not different after being vaccinated. However, vaccinated individuals are more likely to have milder symptoms or no symptoms at all compared to unvaccinated individuals.
If you develop COVID-19 symptoms after being vaccinated, please speak with your healthcare provider or visit any one of our over 50 locations. Although vaccination has proven to be a very effective and safe way to prevent COVID-19… More
Yes, the COVID-19 vaccine is safe. In clinical trials, less than 1% of patients had a serious reaction. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Immunization, Infectious Disease, and Public Health Preparedness Expert Work Group has stated to the FDA:… More
You must make an appointment to get a vaccine. Appointments become available at midnight and fill up quickly. The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require two doses. You will schedule your second dose before leaving your first appointment. Bring your health… More
The available vaccines train our immune systems to make antibodies to the coronavirus spike proteins. This is similar to what would happen when we are exposed to COVID but – importantly – the vaccines work without making us sick with… More
According to Dr. Fauci, Director of the NIAD, getting vaccinated doesn’t give you a free pass to resume your pre-pandemic life. No vaccine guarantees perfect immunity against a virus. However, it does offer the chance to broaden the activities you… More
It is too soon to know how long a vaccine will last. It is currently being researched. From initial studies, the immunity granted by the vaccines last longer than the immunity granted by the disease.
Yes, the COVID-19 vaccine is effective. Clinical trials have shown that the Moderna vaccine reaches 94% effectiveness two weeks after the second dose, and the Pfizer vaccine reaches 95% effectiveness one week after the second dose. The Johnson & Johnson… More
