Covid 19

VACCIN E INFORMATI ON STATE MENT
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COVID-19 Vaccine: available in Spanish and other languages.

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1. Why get vaccinated? For people 12 years of age and older, updated
COVID‑19 vaccines, manufactured by ModernaTX,
COVID‑19 vaccine can prevent COVID‑19 disease. Inc. or Pfizer, Inc., are approved by FDA.
Vaccination can help reduce the severity of COVID‑19 Everyone 12 years and older should get 1 dose of
disease if you get sick. an FDA-approved, updated 2023–2024 COVID‑19
vaccine. If you have received a COVID‑19 vaccine
COVID‑19 is caused by a coronavirus called
recently, you should wait at least 8 weeks after your
SARS‑CoV‑2 that spreads easily from person to
most recent dose to get the updated 2023–2024
person. COVID‑19 can cause mild to moderate illness
COVID‑19 vaccine.
lasting only a few days, or severe illness requiring
Certain people who have medical conditions or are
hospitalization, intensive care, or a ventilator to help
taking medications that affect the immune system
with breathing. COVID‑19 can result in death.
may get additional doses of COVID‑19 vaccine. Your
If an infected person has symptoms, they may appear health care provider can advise you.
2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can
Some people 12 years of age and older might get
have mild to severe symptoms.
a different COVID‑19 vaccine called Novavax
Possible symptoms include fever or chills, cough,
COVID‑19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2023–2024 Formula)
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue
instead. This vaccine is available under Emergency Use
(tiredness), muscle or body aches, headache, new loss
Authorization from FDA. Please refer to the Fact Sheet
of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny
for Recipients and Caregivers for more information.
nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea.
More serious symptoms can include trouble
breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, 3. T
alk with your health
new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or
care provider
pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds,
depending on skin tone. Tell your vaccination provider if the person getting
Older adults and people with certain underlying the vaccine:
medical conditions (like heart or lung disease or Has had an allergic reaction after a previous
diabetes) are more likely to get very sick from dose of COVID‑19 vaccine or an ingredient in
COVID-19. the COVID‑19 vaccine, or has any severe, life-
threatening allergies
Has had myocarditis (inflammation of the heart
2. COVID‑19 vaccine muscle) or pericarditis (inflammation of the lining
outside of the heart)
Updated (2023–2024 Formula) COVID‑19 vaccine is Has had multisystem inflammatory syndrome
recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. (called MIS-C in children and MIS-A in adults)
Has a weakened immune system
COVID‑19 vaccines for infants and children 6 months
through 11 years of age are available under Emergency In some cases, your health care provider may decide to
Use Authorization from the U. S. Food and Drug postpone COVID‑19 vaccination until a future visit.
Administration (FDA). Please refer to the Fact Sheets
for Recipients and Caregivers for more information.
U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be Seek medical attention right away if the vaccinated
vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely person experiences chest pain, shortness of breath,
ill should usually wait until they recover. People or feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering, or
with current COVID‑19 infection should wait to get pounding heart after COVID‑19 vaccination. These
vaccinated until they have recovered from their illness could be symptoms of myocarditis or pericarditis.
and discontinued isolation.
For other signs that concern you, call your health
Pregnant people with COVID‑19 are at increased care provider.
risk for severe illness. COVID‑19 vaccination
Adverse reactions should be reported to the Vaccine
is recommended for people who are pregnant,
Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Your
breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant now, or who
health care provider will usually file this report, or
might become pregnant in the future.
you can do it yourself. Visit the VAERS website at
COVID‑19 vaccine may be given at the same time as www.vaers.hhs.gov or call 1-800-822-7967. VAERS is
other vaccines. only for reporting reactions, and VAERS staff members
do not give medical advice.
4. Risks of a vaccine reaction

6. C
ountermeasures Injury
Pain, swelling, or redness where the shot is
given, fever, tiredness (fatigue), headache, chills,
Compensation Program
muscle pain, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, and The Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program
swollen lymph nodes can happen after COVID‑19 (CICP) is a federal program that may help pay for
vaccination. costs of medical care and other specific expenses of
Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) certain people who have been seriously injured by
or pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside certain medicines or vaccines, including this vaccine.
the heart) have been seen rarely after COVID‑19 Generally, a claim must be submitted to the CICP
vaccination. This risk has been observed most within one (1) year from the date of receiving the
commonly in males 12 through 39 years of age. vaccine. To learn more about this program, visit
The chance of this occurring is low. the program’s website at www.hrsa.gov/cicp, or call
People sometimes faint after medical procedures, 1‑855‑266‑2427.
including vaccination. Tell your provider if you feel
dizzy or have vision changes or ringing in the ears.
7. How can I learn more?
As with any medicine, there is a very remote chance
of a vaccine causing a severe allergic reaction, other Ask your health care provider.
serious injury, or death. Call your local or state health department.
Visit the website of the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for COVID‑19 Fact Sheets,
5. W
hat if there is a package inserts, and additional information at
serious problem? www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/industry-
biologics/coronavirus-covid-19-cber-regulated-
An allergic reaction could occur after the vaccinated biologics.
person leaves the clinic. If you see signs of a severe Contact the Centers for Disease Control and
allergic reaction (hives, swelling of the face and throat, Prevention (CDC):
difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, or - Call 1-800‑232‑4636 (1‑800‑CDC‑INFO) or
weakness), call 9‑1‑1 and get the person to the nearest - Visit CDC’s COVID‑19 vaccines website at
hospital. www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.
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VACCIN E INFORMATI ON STATE MENT

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COVID-19 Vaccine: available in Spanish and other languages.

Hojas de información sobre vacunas están

4. Risks of a vaccine reaction

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