COVID-19

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  • WHAT IT PROTECTS AGAINST

    COVID-19 (severe respiratory illness)

  • WHO IT’S FOR

    Infants, children, adolescents, and adults

  • WHEN IT’S ROUTINELY GIVEN

    One dose every year for everyone 6 months and older

  • BENEFITS

    • Protects against serious illness and complications from COVID-19:
      • Respiratory symptoms:
        • Fever
        • Cough
        • Sore throat
        • Fatigue
        • Shortness of breath
      • Pneumonia
      • Low oxygen levels
      • Blood clots
      • Organ damage
      • “Long COVID” – fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, difficulty concentrating
    • Reduces risk of hospital stays and death
    • Helps stop the virus from spreading to others

  • POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

    • Soreness around injection site
    • Mild fever
    • Headache
    • Fatigue
    • Chills
    • Tiredness

    Side effects from vaccines are usually mild and temporary. It’s always good to keep in mind that vaccine side effects are minor compared to the more severe health issues that can be caused if you get sick with the disease.

  • VACCINE PRODUCTS (available in the United States)

    • Comirnaty
    • mNexspike
    • Spikevax

  • COMMON QUESTIONS

    Why do I need to get an annual COVID-19 shot?

    The COVID-19 virus changes and new strains emerge, and protection from the vaccine can fade over time. Updated vaccines provide increased protection against the strains that are spreading.