COVID-19 Assistance
Common Questions About the Safety of the COVID-19 Vaccine
How do I know the vaccine is safe?
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective. Large clinical trials have demonstrated that this vaccine protects you against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective. Large clinical trials have demonstrated that this vaccine protects you against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
What about side effects?
After receiving the vaccine, you should be monitored on site for 15-30 minutes to make sure you are not experiencing a reaction. Serious reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine are rare.
Common side effects include:
- Pain and swelling where you got the shot
- Fever
- Chills
- Tiredness
- Headache
What is an mRNA vaccine?
An mRNA vaccine gives our cells instructions on how to make a protein that triggers an immune response. Our immune response produces antibodies that protect us from getting infected. mRNA vaccines do not put a weakened or inactivated virus into our bodies and cannot give someone COVID-19. Our cells break down and get rid of the mRNA as soon as it is finished using the instructions. The vaccine does not affect or interact with our DNA in any way.
The benefit of mRNA vaccines, like all vaccines, is that those vaccinated gain protection against COVID-19 without ever having to risk the serious consequences of getting sick with COVID-19.
Where can I learn more about the vaccine?
DHS:
Wisconsin COVID-19 vaccine information: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine.htm
CDC:
What to expect when you get the vaccine: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/expect.html
Benefits of getting vaccinated: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html
Or call 211 for vaccine information or help scheduling an appointment.
After receiving the vaccine, you should be monitored on site for 15-30 minutes to make sure you are not experiencing a reaction. Serious reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine are rare.
Common side effects include:
- Pain and swelling where you got the shot
- Fever
- Chills
- Tiredness
- Headache
What is an mRNA vaccine?
An mRNA vaccine gives our cells instructions on how to make a protein that triggers an immune response. Our immune response produces antibodies that protect us from getting infected. mRNA vaccines do not put a weakened or inactivated virus into our bodies and cannot give someone COVID-19. Our cells break down and get rid of the mRNA as soon as it is finished using the instructions. The vaccine does not affect or interact with our DNA in any way.
The benefit of mRNA vaccines, like all vaccines, is that those vaccinated gain protection against COVID-19 without ever having to risk the serious consequences of getting sick with COVID-19.
Where can I learn more about the vaccine?
DHS:
Wisconsin COVID-19 vaccine information: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine.htm
CDC:
What to expect when you get the vaccine: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/expect.html
Benefits of getting vaccinated: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html
Or call 211 for vaccine information or help scheduling an appointment.
