In emergencies, the experts at the FDA can decide that the benefits of a drug justify a shorter process. If so, the FDA can issue an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Under an EUA, the FDA maintains its strict standards but makes decisions more quickly than usual.
Some people may be at risk for an adverse reaction because of an allergy to one of the vaccine components or a medical condition. This is referred to as a medical exemption. Some people may decline vaccination because of a sincerely held religious belief. This is referred to as a religious exemption.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history.CDC recommends you get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you are eligible.
What You Need to Know. CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters, for everyone ages 5 years and older. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have specific recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters.
An immediate allergic reaction happens within 4 hours after getting vaccinated and could include symptoms such as hives, swelling, and wheezing (respiratory distress).
The American College of Rheumatology COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance recommends that people with autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic disease (which includes lupus) get the vaccine unless they have an allergy to an ingredient in the vaccine.
Most people who get COVID-19 are unvaccinated. However, since vaccines are not 100% effective at preventing infection, some people who are fully vaccinated will still get COVID-19. An infection of a fully vaccinated person is referred to as a “vaccine breakthrough infection.”
Fatigue and pain at the injection site were the most commonly reported side effects—and overall, most symptoms were mild and temporary. As with the two-dose primary series, serious side effects are rare, but may occur.
Scientists are monitoring how long COVID-19 vaccine protection lasts. COVID-19 vaccines work well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death. However, public health experts are seeing decreases in the protection COVID-19 vaccines provide over time, especially for certain groups of people.
• COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. • Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history. • CDC recommends you get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.
If you had COVID-19 before being vaccinated, the first injection may cause more noticeable side effects than for people who have not had the coronavirus. If you have never had COVID-19, you may notice more side effects after the second dose than after the first dose.
When we get vaccinated for COVID-19, we often experience some side effects. The reason that we get side effects is that our immune system is revving up and reacting. When you get sick, the same thing happens.