Can I choose which COVID-19 vaccine I get?
Yes, depending on your age, you can choose which COVID-19 vaccine to get. For adults ages 18 years and older, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) are preferred over Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J/Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine. You may get J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in some situations.Currently, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine available to children ages 5 through 17 years old.Learn more about your COVID-19 vaccination, including how to find a vaccination location, what to expect at your appointment, and more.
What are the neurological side effects of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine?
For the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, there was a very small increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome – a rare disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the nerves, triggering numbness, weakness and pain.
Is the second COVID-19 shot really necessary?
Key takeaways: It’s important to get both doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to get the most benefit from the two-dose series. Some people may react more strongly to the second shot, but the side effects are temporary and will typically go away within a few days.
How much does the COVID-19 vaccine cost?
COVID-19 vaccine is free of charge for everyone. Participating pharmacies will bill private and public insurance for the vaccine administration fee. For uninsured patients, this fee will be reimbursed through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fund.
Is there a difference between the Moderna COVID-19 booster and Moderna third shot?
In the case of Moderna, the booster dose is only half of the original dose. Unlike boosters, third/additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines are for people who received the complete starter series of vaccines but then their immune systems didn’t have a good enough response.
Can you mix and match COVID-19 booster shots?
The FDA has authorized the use of mix-and-match booster doses for currently available COVID-19 vaccines based on the results of a NIAID-supported study.
Can COVID-19 cause other neurological disorders?
In some people, response to the coronavirus has been shown to increase the risk of stroke, dementia, muscle and nerve damage, encephalitis, and vascular disorders. Some researchers think the unbalanced immune system caused by reacting to the coronavirus may lead to autoimmune diseases, but it’s too early to tell.
Is it normal that I feel worse after second COVID-19 shot?
This is normal and expected, but it doesn’t happen to everyone. Even if you feel worse after the second shot, the side effects should still resolve within a few days.
Can you contract COVID-19 through sexual intercourse?
Although there is currently no evidence that the COVID-19 virus transmits through semen or vaginal fluids, it has been detected in the semen of people recovering from COVID-19. We would thus recommend avoiding any close contact, especially very intimate contact like unprotected sex, with someone with active COVID-19 to minimize the risk of transmission