What does the COVID-19 vaccine do in your body?
COVID-19 vaccines teach our immune systems how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Sometimes this process can cause symptoms, such as fever.
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines at the same time?
Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine with Other Vaccines You can get a COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines at the same visit. You no longer need to wait 14 days between vaccinations.
Who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Everyone 12 years of age and older is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. Widespread vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic.
Will getting vaccinated cause you to test positive for COVID-19?
Getting vaccinated won’t make you show up as positive on PCR tests. That’s because these tests look for copies of the genetic material of the virus as an indication that you have been infected.
Is headache a symptom of COVID-19?
COVID-19 and Headache Headache has been reported as the first symptom in 26% of people with COVID-19, and it presented within 24 hours for 62% of people with the virus. One quarter of these patients have a headache that resembles migraine and 54% experience what resembles tension-type headache.
Can the coronavirus disease be spread through swimming pools?
There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can spread to people through water in these places.
Can people who were previously diagnosed with COVID-19 be re-infected with it?
CDC is aware of recent reports indicating that persons who were previously diagnosed with COVID-19 can be re-infected. These reports can understandably cause concern. The immune response, including duration of immunity, to SARS-CoV-2 infection is not yet understood.
Can vaccinated people spread COVID-19?
Studies show that fully vaccinated people can be less likely to spread the virus to others, even if they do get COVID-19. CDC recommends you get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as one is available to you. Fully vaccinated people can resume activities that they did before the pandemic.
Can adults spread COVID-19 to children?
We know at this point that children can catch coronavirus, and also that they can spread the disease, even if they don’t have symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control suggest that children as well as adults keep a 6-foot distance from others outside their household, if possible.
Can I use hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease?
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Is COVID-19 caused by a virus or a bacteria?
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by a virus, NOT by bacteria.