COVID-19

Yes.  We continue to follow CDC guidance on this subject. The vaccines preliminary data shows it is 60-95% effective so there is a subset of the population that will not gain immunity from the [...]

Scientists are still studying this and will determine this once the vaccine is distributed and more data is available.

No. These vaccines will not cause you to test positive on viral tests, which are used to see if you have a current infection. If your body develops an immune response, which is the goal of [...]

Pfizer has said that some Phase III clinical trial participants experienced mild-to-moderate side effects with its investigational COVID-19 vaccine candidate.  Scientists anticipate the shots may [...]

It normally takes about two to three weeks for immunity to develop.  In the Pfizer vaccine clinical trial, the drop in infection rate between the vaccine group and the placebo group started [...]

These two COVID-19 vaccines do not reach their maximum effectiveness unless you receive the two doses.  Your second dose will be scheduled after you get your first shot.

Both vaccines will require two doses.  An initial vaccination and then a second dose either three or four weeks later. The Pfizer vaccine requires a booster 21 days later and the Moderna vaccine [...]

Pfizer has indicated their vaccine has an efficacy rate of 95%, Moderna has announced its vaccine is 94.5% effective. AstraZeneca’s vaccine efficacy has yet to be clearly stated, but it ranges [...]

The protection someone gains from having an infection (called natural immunity) varies depending on the disease, and it varies from person to person. Since this virus is new, we do not know how [...]

The protection someone gains from having an infection (called natural immunity) varies depending on the disease, and it varies from person to person. Since this virus is new, we do not know how [...]