The vaccine is free everywhere in North Carolina. No government ID or insurance is required. Depending on where you get your vaccine, you may need to make an appointment. Everyone can be vaccinated, regardless of their immigration status. Is there a curfew in North Carolina during the COVID-19 pandemic? Gov.Read More →
Vaccinated People Can Transmit the Coronavirus, but It’s Still More Likely If You’re Unvaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines continue to protect against severe illness but do not entirely block transmission. Fully vaccinated people are also less likely to contract the coronavirus than unvaccinated people. Who should not get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?Read More →
CDC recommends everyone ages 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19. Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine in phase 1b and 1c? In Phase 1b, COVID-19 vaccine should be offered to people aged 75 years and older and non–health care frontline essential workers, and inRead More →
Because of the lack of high-quality studies on taking NSAIDs or Tylenol before getting a vaccine, the CDC and other similar health organizations recommend not taking Advil or Tylenol beforehand. Can I take aspirin after having the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine? It is not recommended to start taking aspirinRead More →
MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) What are the contraindications to giving a live vaccine? A severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to a vaccine component is a contraindication to any vaccine containing that component, and a severe allergy following a dose of vaccine is a contraindication to subsequent doses of thatRead More →
On December 11, 2020, the FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. On December 18, 2020, the FDA issued an EUA for the use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. And on February 27, 2021 the FDA issued an EUA for the useRead More →
Vaccine effectiveness is expected to be similar in lactating women as in other adults. WHO recommends the use of the COVID-19 vaccine Sinovac-CoronaVac in lactating women as in other adults. WHO does not recommend discontinuing breastfeeding after vaccination. Can COVID-19 antibodies be detected in breast milk after vaccination? Mounting evidenceRead More →
Most people who get COVID-19 are unvaccinated. However, since vaccines are not 100% effective at preventing infection, some people who are fully vaccinated will still get COVID-19. An infection of a fully vaccinated person is referred to as a “breakthrough infection.” Do we still need to wear a mask afterRead More →
All live injected vaccines (MMR, varicella, and yellow fever) are recommended to be given subcutaneously. However, intramuscular administration of any of these vaccines is not likely to decrease immunogenicity, and doses given IM do not need to be repeated. We often need to give MMR vaccine to large adults. WhyRead More →
Use over-the-counter pain medication after the injection. Taking a pain reliever, like acetaminophen or ibuprofen after your COVID-19 vaccine appointment, can help reduce muscle pain and reduce swelling at the injection site. You can alternate doses of these two medications throughout the day for added relief. Is it normal forRead More →