COVID Fact Vs Myth: Part 4

Myth: You don’t need a COVID-19 vaccine if you’re young and healthy.

Fact: Getting vaccinated can protect you from getting COVID-19. Even young and healthy people who get COVID-19 are at risk of health problems such as losing sense of smell for many months.

Myth: Long-term side effects of COVID-19 vaccines are common.

Fact: Serious side effects that could cause a long-term health problem are extremely unlikely following any vaccine, including COVID-19 vaccines. Years of research and vaccine safety monitoring on other vaccines show that side effects almost always happen within 6 weeks of getting a vaccine.

Myth: COVID-19 vaccines aren’t recommended for pregnant people.

Fact: If you are pregnant, you should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. CDC now recommends pregnant people get vaccinated. Pregnant people are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, so getting a vaccine can protect pregnant people from complications that could affect them or their babies.

Myth: The current vaccines won’t work on the new variants.

Fact: Current vaccines still protect you from getting seriously ill or spreading today’s variants

Myth: If I have an underlying condition I can’t get the vaccine.

Fact: People with underlying medical conditions can receive a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they have not had an immediate or severe allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine or to any of the ingredients in the vaccine. Learn more about vaccination considerations for people with underlying medical conditions. Vaccination is an important consideration for adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions because they are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Sources:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/quiz-how-much-do-you-know.html