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When you get the COVID-19 vaccine, you are taking an important step in helping our communities return to “normal” activities.

THE COVID-19 VACCINE:

 Protects you and  Starts working  Works well for  Is not a live  Is recommended  Is one of many those around you. after the first dose adults of all ages, and will not give for people who tools to help stop and is more than races and weights. you COVID-19. have already had the pandemic. 94% effective after COVID-19. the second dose.

You still need to wear a mask, practice and your hands often. ADDITIONAL FAQS ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE

Q: Why do some people have Q: Is a vaccine necessary? Q: Will my flu vaccine protect me symptoms after receiving a vaccine? A: There are only two ways to develop against coronavirus? A: The COVID-19 vaccine does not contain against the A: No. Influenza and a live virus. These symptoms are normal coronavirus. The first is exposure coronaviruses are different, so and do not mean you have contracted to the virus itself and the second the flu vaccine does not protect COVID-19. They are a sign that the body is . The risk of active against coronavirus. is building protection against the virus is that it can cause serious that causes COVID-19. morbidity and mortality in high- Q: Why do I still need to wear a risk individuals. While eradication mask after the vaccine? Q: Is the vaccine safe? is not likely with vaccination alone, A: At this time, studies have shown A: While COVID-19 vaccines are being it will create enough immunity in that the vaccine appears to developed as quickly as possible, routine the community to prevent serious prevent people from getting processes and procedures remain in place and hospitalizations. It sick enough that they develop to ensure the safety of any vaccine that is will also reduce to symptoms. They haven’t looked authorized or approved for use. eventually lead to a more normal life. at whether the vaccine prevents someone from carrying COVID-19 Q: What does Emergency Use Q: Why should I get the and spreading it to others. It’s Authorization (EUA) mean? COVID-19 vaccine if I’ve possible that someone could get A: The COVID Vaccine had been given EUA already had COVID-19? the vaccine but could still be an to make the vaccine available as quickly as A: At this time, it is unclear how long carrier. possible. EUA does not mean that safety the immunity from natural infection was compromised or that the vaccine will last and there are reported cases Q: When can I get the vaccine? somehow skipped deep of reinfection. It is currently believed A: To stay up-to-date on the analysis and testing. It simply that immunity from the vaccine COVID-19 rollout means that this vaccine was lasts longer than natural infection. in our state, please visit health. prioritized above all others Therefore, people who have been pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/ and that multiple steps worked infected with COVID-19 should Vaccine/Pages/ in parallel together. receive the vaccination when it is Vaccine.aspx. offered to them. COVID-19 vaccines will rollout for the general public at a later date. KEEP YOUR FAMILY AND YOURSELF SAFE

To continue to keep your loved ones and yourself safe, remember to:

Wash your hands thoroughly Use an alcohol-based Wear a mask over your with soap and water for at least hand sanitizer if soap and mouth and nose 20 seconds. water are not available. when in public.

> 6 ft Avoid large gatherings Stay at least 6 feet away See your healthcare and crowds. from others who don’t provider as needed for live in your household. medical issues and concerns.

FOR ADDITIONAL FAQS ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE, VISIT CDC.GOV/CORONAVIRUS/2019-NCOV/VACCINES.