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Why Vaccinate?
Vaccines make our immune systems stronger by building antibodies to help fight and prevent serious disease. Because COVID-19 is a new virus, no one has natural immunity. Getting vaccinated is the most effective means of protecting yourself, your loved ones and the community from COVID-19.Who should get it?
- Moderna has been tested and approved for people 18 and over
- Pfizer BioNTech is approved for people 12 and over.
Who should consult a doctor first?
- Anyone who is pregnant.
- Anyone who has an autoimmune disorder or is immunocompromised.
- Those with past allergic reactions to vaccines.
Effectiveness
- Prevents severe illness and death by 80-90%.
How it works
- Uses mRNA technology to teach cells how to make a protein to activate an immune response and make antibodies to fight the real virus. MRNA is a standard way the body translates instructions into protein building instructions.
- *It does not change your DNA.
Possible side effects
- Pain in your arm, body chills, feeling tired or feverish are common.
- Allergic reactions are rare.
- No major safety concerns have been identified