Vaccines are safe and effective. The FDA and CDC take vaccine safety seriously and continue to monitor the vaccine. Clinical data is carefully examined before authorizing the vaccine for certain age groups.

COVID-19 vaccine dosage is based on age on the day of vaccination, not on size or weight. Children receive a smaller, age-appropriate dose. For Pfizer, children six months to four years old will receive a three-dose series, while 5-17 year olds will receive a two-dose series. For Moderna, all children six months to 17 years old will receive a two-dose series.

Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are authorized for children and are safe and effective.

For some immunocompromised children age 5-11 years old, the CDC now recommends getting a booster shot. Ask your child’s doctor for more information.

The vaccine does not contain any aborted fetal cells. Fetal cell lines, which were grown in laboratories, were used only in the research and development stage.

Yes, pediatricians will use smaller needles to vaccinate children.

No, the vaccine does NOT contain the virus and cannot give you COVID-19.

99.97% of women who received the vaccine reported no change in their menstrual cycle. Most common changes that women reported are delays, heavier than normal cycles, and tiredness and fatigue during their cycle.

No, there is no evidence that it can lead to loss of fertility. The CDC even recommends vaccination for those trying to get pregnant.

No, the vaccine does not alter DNA and therefore does not affect development.

Risk of heart inflammation after the vaccine is extremely rare, affecting 1 in 40,000 people. According to the CDC, you are actually 16 times more likely to get myocarditis from COVID-19 infection as opposed to from the vaccine.

The likelihood of developing Guillain-Barre Syndrome after vaccination is extremely rare, chances are 100 in 12.8 million people.

Everyone is different. Some children do not get any side effects for either shot, and many feel side effects after the second dose.

At the injection site:
· Pain
· Redness
· Swelling

Rest of body:
· Tiredness
· Headache
· Muscle pain
· Fever
· Chills
· Nausea

Serious allergic reactions are rare, but you and your child should wait 15-20 minutes for observation after receiving the dose in case treatment is needed.

Everyone aged six months and older can now receive the vaccine. Discuss with your doctor if your child has a heart condition, history of allergy or anaphylaxis before receiving the vaccine.

Yes, the CDC recommends people with asthma get vaccinated as soon as they can. People with asthma are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID.

Get them vaccinated as soon as possible once they have recovered. If they were treated with monoclonal antibodies, wait 90 days before getting your child vaccinated.

Yes, the vaccine is safe in patients previously diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

· Get vaccinated
· Wear a mask
· Keep doors and windows open indoors for ventilation
· Maintain social distancing
· Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds

· Soreness and/or swelling on site of injection
· Mild fever
· Chills
· Body ache
· Muscle ache
· Nausea

You will be at lower risk of infection after getting your vaccine. However, if you do get infected, you will most likely have mild or no symptoms at all. More importantly, you will be protected from death and hospital admission.

Natural immunity differs from one person and another. Studies have shown that vaccination after recovery from COVID can boost your natural immunity. Recent information is also showing that even if you had COVID last year, you may not be protected from the variants.

Yes, the FDA and CDC closely monitored data before authorizing the booster. Clinical trials have shown that boosters can increase protection against COVID-19.

Boosters are recommended for everyone aged five and older. Currently a booster dose is not authorized for children and teens between 5-17 who received the Moderna series.

Moderna’s booster is half of the original Moderna dose, making it 0.25ml. Pfizer’s booster is 0.3ml, and J&J’s booster is 0.5ml.

If you originally received Pfizer for the first two doses, you can get the booster five months after your second dose.

If you received Moderna, you can get the booster six months after your second dose.

If you received J&J, you can get the booster two months after your original dose.

Everyone ages 5 years and older who received the Pfizer vaccine should get 1 booster at least 5 months after completing their primary series. Currently a booster dose is not authorized for children and teens between 5-17 years old who received the Moderna series.

Experts recommend that people who had a breakthrough infection should still get a booster as long as they are eligible.

Yes, the booster is the same formula.

The CDC says mixing and matching is safe for the boosters. The CDC does not recommend mixing for the first two doses.

Some common side effects are:
· Pain at injection site
· Fatigue
· Headache
· Muscle pain
· Chills

Recipients of J&J’s booster also reported nausea.

Yes, you are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after the two-shot series (Pfizer and Moderna), or two weeks after the J&J single shot.

Yes, vaccines are effective in preventing hospitalization and death. However, studies have shown that protection lessens over time. Boosters increase protection.

No, the vaccine does not give you COVID-19. None of the vaccines contain the live virus.

The vaccines went through 3 phases of clinical trials, which were all overseen by the FDA and CDC. mRNA vaccines have also been around for over 10 years, so the science is not new.

No. Like other approved vaccines, scientists believe the COVID-19 vaccine does not cause disorders like autism or other health problems.

Yes, COVID-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. You might want to talk to your healthcare provider to help you decide when to get vaccinated.

No. There is no evidence that the vaccine interferes with pregnancy. In fact, women who were in the clinical trials were able to get pregnant after.

No. COVID-19 vaccine is free for everyone.

Vaccines are FDA-approved for children 5 years of age and older. Children 12 years and older should get a booster shot. Click here for more information.

All three COVID-19 vaccines offer strong protection. Chances of infection and transmission are much lower when you receive any of the vaccines. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two doses. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine requires one dose.

When you get your first dose, you will receive a vaccine record card and from there you should be able to schedule your second appointment by calling 833-540-0473, scheduling it online or with your doctor.

Click here to Make an Appointment, then follow the instructions to
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Omicron is a variant of the COVID-19 virus. It was first identified in South Africa in November 2021.

Omicron is more transmissible (or contagious) than the Delta variant but may cause less serious illness.

Overall, yes. Pfizer has released a statement saying that the first two doses were less effective against the variant, but the booster shot neutralized Omicron in a lab test. By getting a third shot, also known as a “booster,” you are 75% less likely to get any COVID-related symptoms and you’ll be protected against severe illness that will land you in the hospital.

Omicron has spread to every continent as of January 2022.

Studies are still being done on this particular strain. So far, a small study suggests that Omicron may actually cause less severe illness than the Delta variant, but more research is being conducted. Getting vaccinated is still the best way to protect against any existing or new variants.

Variants occur when there is a change in the virus’s genes. Mutations in viruses are expected, like the flu. This is why it is recommended to get a new flu vaccine every year, and why the CDC and other health organizations are urging people to get booster or supplemental doses.

If you are unvaccinated, get vaccinated. Complete all doses of your vaccine. If you are already fully vaccinated but you haven’t gotten your additional dose (“booster”), get that shot to add another layer of protection. Click here to find a vaccine site near you.