COVID-19 Vaccination Information
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It’s up to you to decide if getting the COVID-19 vaccination is the right choice for your health. The information contained on this page is from verified and trusted sources, including the CDC, Arkansas Dept. of Health, and our Hytrol Medical Clinic staff. It is meant to be a resource for those wanting more knowledge about the vaccine. We hope to offer answers to questions you may have. If you would like to get in touch with the medical clinic directly, email the staff here.
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Topic: Is the vaccine safe?
For information on the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccination, click here. Latest information about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines from the CDC website.
In August 2021, the U.S, Food & Drug Administration approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. Read the full press release.
Latest information about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Johns Hopkins Medicine website.
Latest information about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Mayo Clinic website.
Topic: Are vaccines effective against COVID-19 variants?
The CDC website states that current vaccines are effective against variants.
The Mayo Clinic details why variants happen and how vaccines are effective against them.
Check out this video from the World Health Organization on the topic of vaccines and specifically the Delta variant.
Topic: I've had COVID-19. Why should I get the vaccine?
Here are the benefits of getting the vaccination from the CDC website.
Get more information about the protection and immunity of the vaccine from the Johns Hopkins Medicine website.
Here’s what the Mayo Clinic website has to say about getting the vaccine if you have already had COVID-19.
Topic: Does the vaccine affect future fertility? Is the vaccine safe while pregnant or nursing?
If you are pregnant, you can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Here is more information from the CDC website.
The COVID-19 vaccine will not affect fertility, according to the Johns Hopkins Medicine website.
Go here for information from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine regarding the vaccine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Topic: Does the vaccine change your DNA?
Get more understanding about what mRNA vaccines (including the COVID-19 vaccine) are from the CDC website.
The COVID-19 vaccines are designed to help your body’s immune system fight the coronavirus. Find more information from the Johns Hopkins Medicine website.
Injecting mRNA into your body will not interact or do anything to the DNA of your cells. (Source: Mayo Clinic website)
Topic: Does the vaccine give you COVID-19?
Find out why the vaccine does not give you COVID-19, according to the CDC website.
This question is part of the FAQ section of the Johns Hopkins Medicine website. Scroll down to the “Can someone get Covid-19 from the vaccine?” section for more information.
Here’s what the Mayo Clinic website has to say about what is in the COVID-19 vaccine.
Topic: If I can still get the virus, what’s the point of the vaccine?
Here are more benefits to taking the vaccine from the CDC website.
The Johns Hopkins Medicine website outlines the more frequently asked questions about the vaccine.
This video from the Mayo Clinic explains why you should get the vaccine if you’ve had COVID-19 already.
Topic: Can I get the vaccine if I have underlying health conditions?
This is what the CDC website has to say about underlying conditions concerning the vaccine.
The Johns Hopkins Medicine website note more safety information around being vaccinated.
Information from the Mayo Clinic states you can get the vaccine if you have an existing health condition.
Topic: Will future vaccinations be required?
The CDC website outlines the effectiveness of the vaccine and what we know right now.
Topic: Why must I still wear a mask if I don’t have the vaccine?
The WHO lists several reasons why mask-wearing is critical for reducing the spread of COVID-19.
Topic: Why are we required to get the vaccine to not wear masks at work?
Johns Hopkins Medicine showcases the importance of mask-wearing and how being vaccinate affects it.
Topic: If it is still suggested to wear masks, why should we get the vaccine?
By getting vaccinated you can enjoy more activities without worry about wearing a mask, according to information from the CDC website.
Video Resource: Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield
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Additional Resources about the Vaccine
Find frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine on the CDC website.
Find myths versus facts about the COVID-19 vaccine on the CDC website.
Find all information related to the COVID-19 vaccine through the Arkansas Department of Health website.