Questions & Answers
We are compiling the questions and answers from the COVID-19 Town Hall on Tuesday January 5, and will share them next week as part of the updated employee FAQs. Below are some of the more frequent questions asked and what employees should share prior to getting the vaccine.
Q: How long after recovering from COVID should you wait to get vaccinated?
A: We recommend waiting until after you are out of your isolation period.
Q: Will these vaccines protect against the new strain of COVID?
A: At this point, we presume that they will continue to be as effective against these new strains. Studies are going on right now to answer that question and we should have more information by the end of January. Viruses mutate easily and given the extent of the disease across the world, more mutations are inevitable. The faster we stop COVID-19 from spreading, the more likely we can gain control with these current vaccines.
Q: How common are allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines?
A: Per the CDC, allergic reactions to coronavirus vaccinations remain very rare and should not dissuade people from being vaccinated. Of the 1.9 million people who received a shot during the first two weeks of vaccination, 29 experienced severe allergic reactions (known as anaphylaxis) to the Pfizer vaccine. The CDC is advising that those who had an immediate allergic reaction to the first dose of the vaccine not receive the second dose.
Q: What should I tell the vaccination provider before I get the Moderna vaccine?
A: Tell your vaccination provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you have any allergies; have a fever; have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner; are immunocompromised or are on a medicine that affects your immune system; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant; are breastfeeding; or have received another COVID‑19 vaccine.