Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines
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Studies found that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are 95% effective in preventing COVID-19, with similar effectiveness in people aged > 65 years and in Blacks and Latinx persons.
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More than 60,000 people participated in the studies including people with medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, and history of cancer). It is recommended that persons with medical conditions take the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Multiple independent groups (i.e., groups that are NOT affiliated with the drug companies or the U.S. government) looked closely at the safety information before the vaccines were approved.
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Messenger RNA vaccines contain instructions for how to make a harmless protein that is a part of the COVID-19 virus. This protein cannot make a virus or cause infection, and it does not alter your DNA.
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The technology used to make these vaccines has been developed over the last decade. These vaccines were all held to the same safety standards of other medications and vaccines.
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The most common side effect of the vaccine is pain at the injection site. Other common side effects include fatigue, headache, chills, joint pain, or fever. Side effects are typically mild and rarely cause persons to limit their activities.
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There is no evidence that the vaccines cause infertility. The vaccines do not contain a microchip – this technology does not exist.
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Medical experts are optimistic that the vaccine will protect against the new strain of COVID-19
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Getting vaccinated not only decreases your risk of catching COVID-19, but it also decreases the risk of the virus spreading to others. By getting vaccinated you are helping keep your community and workplace safe.