A COVID‑19 vaccine is a vaccine intended to provide immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2), the virus that causes (COVID‑19).
Different COVID-19 Vaccines The best COVID-19 vaccine is the first one that is available to you. Do not wait for a specific brand.
Key Things to Know
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
You may have some side effects, this is typical and normal. Not all side effects will show and can be different with each individual. Here are some common side effects across vaccines.
On the arm where you got the shot:
Pain
Redness
Swelling
Throughout the rest of your body:
Tiredness
Headache
Muscle pain
Chills
Fever
Nausea
It typically takes two weeks after you are fully vaccinated for the body to build protection (immunity) against the virus that causes COVID-19.
COVID Vaccines do NOT contain live COVID Virus.
WHAT VACCINE WILL I GET AT BETANCES?
At Betances Health Center we carry Moderna Vaccine, this vaccine is recommended for people 18 years and older. It is administered in 2 shots Given 4 weeks (28 days) apart.
Other things you should know:
Can I get a Moderna Vaccine at the same time as other Vaccines?
It is recommended You should routinely administer Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine alone, with a minimum interval of 14 days before or after administration of any other vaccine.
Does anyone observe me after I get vaccinated?
CDC recommends the following observation period after COVID-19 vaccination:
30 minutes for people with:
A history of an immediate allergic reaction of any severity to another vaccine or injectable therapy
15 minutes for all other people
How effective is the Moderna Vaccine
Clinical trial data demonstrated vaccine efficacy was 94.1% against symptomatic, laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 following receipt of 2 doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Need more information? What to get Vaccinated?
Contact us at 212-227-8401
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