Should you get the COVID vaccine?

By CJ Blomquist

OptumCare

With the news of the COVID vaccines rolling out, there’s a lot of excitement—and some hesitation. There are a lot of questions swirling around about these vaccines. Here are some you may be asking.

Should I get one? In several trials, the vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have been shown to effectively protect against COVID-19. This is an exciting development as the pandemic continues.

Can I get one today? Vaccines are limited, and they are being delivered to healthcare workers right now. Most people won’t be able to get one for some time. As more vaccines become available, you’ll hear about when you can get one.

Will the vaccine give me COVID? The vaccines that are currently available don’t use the live virus, so you won’t get COVID from it.

I already had COVID. Should I get vaccinated? When someone has a virus such as COVID, they develop something called natural immunity. But we don’t know how long this natural immunity lasts. For some viruses, it can last a long time, but for others, the immunity can be short-lived. It’s important to check with your primary care doctor if you aren’t sure.

What should I do in the meantime? Be vigilant in being safe. Keep washing your hands, wearing your mask over your nose and mouth, and practicing social distance guidelines. It isn’t time to let your guard down.

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