The COVID-19 vaccine will reduce the risk of being infected by the new type of Coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19.
Please be aware that the vaccine is not completely effective like all other medicines. It can take a few weeks for your body to build up protection from the virus. There is always a chance to get infected by Coronavirus even with the vaccine; however, the vaccine lessens the severity of any infection. Two doses will reduce the chance of being seriously ill and reduce the risk of death due to Coronavirus.
This vaccine does reduce your risk for COVID-19 infection, but you still need to follow the health instructions in your workplace and in public areas, such as wearing a mask and keeping the distance from others.
The vaccine may have some side effects similar to other vaccines, but not everyone gets them.
The most likely side effects that you may experience from the COVID-19 vaccine are:
- Fever
- Pain at the injection site
- Redness and hardness of the skin at the injection site
- Headache
- Muscle aches or pain
- Joint aches or pain
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Nausea/vomiting
- Chills
- Underarm gland swelling on the side of study vaccination
If you think you are experiencing any side effects, please remain calm and contact your doctor immediately.
If you are currently pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or your partner is planning to get pregnant; please see your doctor before getting vaccinated.
Please note that per the CDC, all vaccine recipients should remain on site for observation for a minimum of 15 minutes. Persons with a history of immediate allergic reaction of any severity to a vaccine or injectable therapy and/or history of anaphylaxis due to any cause should be observed for 30min.
If you have any serious adverse side affects or symptoms as a result of the vaccine please contact 911 and report these to the CDC by visiting www.https://vaers.hhs.gov/