COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Facts

  • The vaccine does not treat COVID-19, it helps your body protect itself from COVID-19.

  • You cannot get COVID-19 from the vaccine.

  • If you have already had COVID-19 you should still receive the vaccine.

  • The vaccine is not being mandated by federal or state government.

Immunity

  • Getting a COVID-19 vaccination is a safer and more dependable way to build immunity to COVID-19 than getting sick with COVID-19.

  • COVID-19 vaccines do not create or cause variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. Instead, COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent new variants from emerging.

  • Everyone ages 2 years and older should properly wear a well-fitting mask indoors in public in areas, regardless of vaccination status.

  • Frequently wash hands

  • Stay 6 feet apart from people outside your household

Allergies

  • Having allergies does not disqualify you from getting the vaccine.

  • If you have had a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine or a medication (requiring you to seek immediate medical care) in the past, it is important to discuss with your doctor before getting the vaccine.

Eligibility

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

  • Anyone age 12 and older is eligible to be vaccinated regardless of residency.

Pfizer Booster Shot

  • High risk Individuals, including those 18 or older and are Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color (BIPOC) or are age 18 or older and live with someone who is BIPOC.

Effectiveness

  • For the vaccine to be effective, you need to receive both doses.

  • In clinical trials, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was 95% effective at preventing COVID-19 after two doses. It was equally effective among people of different races, ethnicities, genders and health conditions. The level of protection against the current variants of the virus is being tested.

Side Effects

Side effects are normal and show that your body is building immunity to COVID-19. Mild side effects from the vaccine and booster are common and do not mean you have COVID. The most common side effects for 12+ may include:

  • Pain at the injection site

  • Fatigue

  • Headache

  • Chills

  • Joint Pain

  • Fever

The most common side effects for 5-11 year olds include:

  •  Local reaction: pain at the injection site, redness, swelling.

  •  Some children may experience a mild headache and fatigue (these symptoms show up much less in this age cohort).

Culturally Specific Information

  • The vaccine is Kosher.

  • The vaccine is Halal.

  • There is no human or animal material in the vaccine.