Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19 Vaccine
Get accurate information. Know the facts about COVID-19 vaccines. Accurate vaccine information is critical and can help stop common myths and rumors.
How do vaccines work?
COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies develop immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without us having to get the illness.
When we get a vaccine, it activates our immune response. This helps our bodies learn to fight off the virus without the danger of an actual infection. If we are exposed to the virus in the future, our immune system “remembers” how to fight it.
All COVID-19 vaccines, authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, provide significant protection against serious illness and hospitalization due to COVID-19. Again, it takes time for your body to build immunity after vaccination, so you won’t have full protection until 2 weeks after your final dose.
Myths About COVID-19
COVID vaccines will not give you COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines do not contain live viruses.
Getting vaccinated can help prevent getting sick with COVID-19.
People who have gotten sick with COVID-19 may still benefit from getting vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccines will not cause you to test positive on COVID-19 viral tests.
COVID-19 vaccines do not change or interact with your DNA in any way
Common Side Effects
After getting vaccinated, you might have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. Common side effects are pain, redness and swelling in the arm where you received the shot, as well as tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever and nausea. These side effects could affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Learn more about what to expect after getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. COVID-19 vaccines are being held to the same safety standards as other common vaccines. Several expert and independent groups evaluate the safety of vaccines being given to people in the United States. Medical experts carefully tested the vaccines among thousands of adults with diverse backgrounds.
