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COVID-19 vaccine - what you need to know

All content below is taken in its entirety from the CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Information Statement (VIS): www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/covid-19.html

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Why get vaccinated? COVID-19 vaccine can prevent COVID-19 disease. Vaccination can help reduce the severity of COVID-19 disease if you get sick. COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 that spreads easily from person to person. COVID-19 can be mild to moderate, lasting only a few days, or it can be…

References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Vaccine information statements (VISs): COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know. www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/covid-19.html . Updated October 17, 2024. Accessed February 11, 2025.

This is a summary. Read the full article at www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org (reviewed 24/10/2024).

This page is general information and is not medical advice. It does not replace a registered doctor, and it is not a prescription or a recommendation to use any medicine or test. Prices are listed prices and may change. Always follow the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.