As the United States continues the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines, many are wondering about their safety and effectiveness.
Today, we at Greater Works Companion Care, LLC, a licensed provider of reliable Home Care in Wilmington, Delaware are here to answer the common questions people have about the new COVID-19 vaccine.
Are the new COVID-19 vaccines safe to use?
The U.S. vaccine safety system ensures that all vaccines approved for distribution are safe to use. Clinical trials are being conducted to evaluate additional COVID-19 vaccines in many thousands of study participants, according to the CDC.
Will there be side-effects after getting vaccinated?
The most common side-effects of COVID-19 vaccines are:
- Pain at the injection site
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Chills
- Joint pain
- Fever
- Swelling or redness at the injection site
- Nausea
- Swollen lymph nodes
How many people have been vaccinated?
Vaccination rates in the United States are not yet available.
The federal government signed a contract with Pfizer-BioNTech for 100 million doses of its vaccine, enough to vaccinate 50 million Americans because the vaccination requires two doses. Healthcare workers across the country received the first doses of this vaccine.
Who can get vaccinated now?
The CDC recommends that health care personnel and residents of long-term care facilities be offered the COVID-19 vaccine in the initial phase of the vaccination program.
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