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Who makes the vaccine? Currently, four vaccines are authorized and recommended to prevent COVID-19: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) and Novavax. Both vaccines went through a rigorous, transparent clinical trial and approval process and were found to be >94% effective. Medical experts agree that both vaccines are safe and effective at protecting you against COVID-19. Does the COVID-19 vaccine change my DNA? No. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines cannot alter your DNA in any way. Will the vaccine give me COVID-19? No. The vaccines do not contain anything that can make you sick. What if I’ve already had COVID-19, do I still need to get vaccinated? Yes. It is important to get vaccinat- ed for longer and better protection. Will the vaccine protect me from getting sick with COVID-19? Yes. The vaccine can keep you safe by preparing your immune system to immediately recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19 before it can spread and cause damage. Do I still need to wear a mask? Yes. …
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Who makes the vaccine? Currently, four vaccines are authorized and recommended to prevent COVID-19: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) and Novavax. Both vaccines went through a rigorous, transparent clinical trial and approval process and were found to be >94% effective. Medical experts agree that both vaccines are safe and effective at protecting you against COVID-19. Does the COVID-19 vaccine change my DNA? No. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines cannot alter your DNA in any way. Will the vaccine give me COVID-19? No. The vaccines do not contain anything that can make you sick. What if I’ve already had COVID-19, do I still need to get vaccinated? Yes. It is important to get vaccinat- ed for longer and better protection. Will the vaccine protect me from getting sick with COVID-19? Yes. The vaccine can keep you safe by preparing your immune system to immediately recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19 before it can spread and cause damage. Do I still need to wear a mask? Yes. We will still need to protect our families, friends and communities from COVID-19 while people are getting vaccinated: Mask, Social Distance, Avoid Large Groups, Practice Good Hand Hygiene. When will I be protected? You must receive 2 doses of the vaccine 3–4 weeks apart for maximum protection against COVID-19. Full protection occurs about 2 weeks after your second dose. Where can I find more information about the COVID-19 vaccine? There are several reputable sources to learn more: Center for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health www.covid19usvi.com According to the CDC, “because there are severe health risks associated with COVID-19 and the fact that re-infection with COVID-19 is possible, the vaccine should be offered to you regardless of whether you already had COVID-19 infection.” The COVID-19 vaccine is an mRNA. mRNA vaccines give our cells instructions for making a harmless protein found on the outside surface of the virus that causes COVID-19. This “spike protein” trains our immune system to target the virus when it shows up. For more information on COVID-19 Vaccines, please visit: Pfizer-BioNTech www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/Pfizer-BioNTech.html Moderna www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/Moderna.html Novavax www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/novavax.html Janssen (J&J) www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/janssen.html Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccine U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM 340-776-1113 340-718-1311