Vaccine Safety

• Are adolescents at higher risk of side effects from the vaccine?

  Date: June 15, 2021 by: DPH

  CDC continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccinations for people 12 years old and older.

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• I have a food allergy, can I get the vaccine?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  You can still be vaccinated if you have food allergies.

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• Can the vaccine give me COVID-19?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  Can the vaccine give me COVID-19?

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• Are there restrictions on 12 to 17 year olds receiving the vaccine?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  Currently, only the Pfizer vaccine can be safely given to individuals aged 12 to 17.

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• Since the vaccine is so new, how do you know there won’t be long term health effects from taking it?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  What are the long term health effects from taking the COVID-19 vaccine?

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• What if I miss my second shot, or cannot find an appointment for 21 (for Pfizer) or 28 (for Moderna) days after my first shot - is it a problem if I wait?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  Is it a problem if I wait for a longer time before my second shot?

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• Can I get the vaccine if I’m pregnant or nursing?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  Am I OK to be vaccinated if I’m pregnant or nursing?

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• Does the vaccine cause blood clots?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  Does the vaccine cause blood clots?

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• When will children under the age of 12 be eligible for the vaccine?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  When will children under the age of 12 be eligible for the vaccine?

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• If I’m vaccinated, can I visit family in the hospital or nursing home?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  Am I allowed to visit family in a hospital or nursing home if I'm vaccinated?

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• My relative is in a nursing home, can I visit once the residents are vaccinated?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  Can I visit a nursing home once the residents are vaccinated?

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• Does this vaccine cause infertility?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  Does the COVID-19 vaccine make people infertile?

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• Is it safe to get vaccinated if I have an underlying health condition?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  What is the guidance on getting vaccinated with underlying health conditions?

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• I have seasonal allergies, can I get the vaccine?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  It is considered safe to get the vaccine if you suffer from seasonal allergies.

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• Have the vaccines been tested in children or teens?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  Have the vaccines been extensively tested on minors?

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• What are the side effects of the vaccine?

  Date: June 21, 2021 by: DPH

  What are the most common side effects from receiving the vaccine?

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