What We Know
- COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
- You may have side effects after vaccination, but these are normal.
- It typically takes two weeks after you are fully vaccinated for the body to build protection (immunity) against the virus that causes COVID-19.
- Everyone 16 years and older is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination. Find a vaccination site.
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People who have been fully vaccinated can start to do some things that they had stopped doing because of the pandemic.
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What We Are Still Learning
- How well vaccines prevent you from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 to others, even if you do not have symptoms.
- How long COVID-19 vaccines protect people.
- How many people have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before most people can be considered protected (herd or community immunity).
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Johnson And Johnson Vaccine Update
The CDC and FDA have lifted the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine based on a recommendation by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Of the nearly 7 million J&J doses administered so far in the United States, a small number of cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot have been reported in people after receiving this vaccine. Most of those cases were in women under the age of 50. At this time there is no verified link between the development of blood clots and the J&J vaccine. All individuals 18 year and older are eligible to receive the J&J vaccine but there will be new advisories for women under age 50 to consider when deciding which vaccine to get.
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What Should I Watch for If I Got the J&J Vaccine?
If you got the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine within the last three weeks (pause started April 13th), you should watch for possible symptoms of a blood clot, such as:
- severe headache,
- backache,
- new neurologic symptoms,
- severe abdominal pain,
- shortness of breath,
- leg swelling,
- tiny red spots on the skin (petechiae), or
- new or easy bruising
Get medical care right away if you have any of these symptoms. Report your recent vaccination and any medications you are taking when you present for medical care.
According to CDC, if you got this vaccine more than three weeks ago, your risk of developing a blood clot is very low. If you have any questions at all, call your healthcare provider.
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Vaccination Event Alert
One event we’re highlighting in our alert emails this week is happening at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Address: 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
When: Monday and Tuesday 4/26/21 - 4/27/21
Vaccine: Moderna
Populations served: Open to all adults age 18+
Details: Hosted by City of Phoenix, Local AZ First, and Downtown, Inc.
You must be 18 years of age or older to receive the vaccine. Please come prepared with a face mask, official photo ID, insurance card if you have one, and proof of appointment.
Register here >
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Get More Vaccine Event Alerts
You can get alerts about upcoming vaccination events straight to your inbox. Just sign up here and we’ll let you know about events in your area. Whether you are looking for vaccine yourself, or you’re trying to help a friend, neighbor, or family member get an appointment, we have options!
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