COVID-19 Vaccine
How does the COVID-19 vaccine work?
A COVID-19 vaccine will help our bodies develop immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without us having to get the illness. Vaccines train the immune system to prevent infections and illness by making antibodies and special white blood cells.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Everyone aged 5 years and older should get 1 dose of the updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
- People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get additional doses of updated COVID-19 vaccine.
- Children aged 6 months-4 years need multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccines to be up to date, including at least 1 dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine.
For more information on the latest recommendations, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html.
Have more questions?
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- View the videos here: https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/health/post/greater-covid-video-series
Protect Yourself and Others:
In the meantime, the best ways you can protect yourself from COVID-19 is by:
- Staying home if you develop symptoms of illness
- Getting tested if you believe you may have COVID-19
- Washing your hands often
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 Vaccine 101
- Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine EUA & Information
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine EUA & Information
Resources:
Learn about the vaccine - ask questions and get the answers you need so you are ready to get the vaccine when it's your turn:
- CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html
- Iowa Health and Human Services: https://hhs.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus/Vaccine