Who should not get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

Who should not get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

If you have had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or an immediate allergic reaction, even if it was not severe, to any ingredient in an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (such as polyethylene glycol), you should not get an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

Who is eligible to take the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

1. The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is authorized for use in individuals 18 years of age and older.

How can I get help if I have questions about COVID-19 vaccine?

Visit the CDC COVID-19 website or call 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636).

Can fully vaccinated people travel?

But the best thing to do if you’re planning to travel is to make sure that every person in your travel party who is eligible is fully vaccinated, including all adults, Lipps says. The CDC recommends that you delay travel until you are fully vaccinated.

Can the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine cause allergic reactions?

There is a remote chance that the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine could cause a severe allergicreaction. A severe allergic reaction would usually occur within a few minutes to one hour aftergetting a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. For this reason, your vaccination providermay ask you to stay at the place where you received your vaccine for monitoring aftervaccination. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include:• Difficulty breathing• Swelling of your face and throat• A fast heartbeat• A bad rash all over your body• Dizziness and weakness

Can you get the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine if you are allergic to the ingredient in the vaccine?

If you are allergic to an ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccineIf you have had a severe allergic reaction or an immediate allergic reaction—even if it was not severe—to any ingredient in an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, you should not get either of the currently available mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna).

What are the most commonly reported side effects of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine?

The most commonly reported side effects, which typically lasted several days, were pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, and fever.

What is the contact number for COVID-19 vaccine appointment?

To check appointment availability, you can: • Visit that pharmacy or provider page directly to check appointment availability. • Call 1-800-232-0233, the National COVID-19 Vaccination Assistance Hotline. Assistance is available in English, Spanish, and more than 150 other languages.

Where can you get the COVID-19 vaccine?

VaccineFinder is a free, online service where users can search for pharmacies and providers that offer vaccination. Information about where COVID-19 vaccines are available is provided directly by pharmacies and providers, in collaboration with states, and is updated daily.

Do fully vaccinated travelers need a COVID-19 test before travelling?

Fully vaccinated travelers do not need to get a SARS-CoV-2 viral test before or after domestic travel, unless testing is required by local, state, or territorial health authorities.

Can you get reinfected with COVID-19 after being vaccinated?

• Some antibodies made for the virus that causes COVID-19 provide protection from getting infected. CDC is evaluating antibody protection and how long protection from antibodies might last. Cases of reinfection and infection after vaccination have been reported, but remain rare.

Are there any allergic reactions to the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines?

The Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are the first two COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use and already have been given to millions of Americans. Most of the rare, severe allergic reactions to these vaccines have occurred in people with a history of allergies.

What is the ingredient in the COVID-19 vaccine that people are allergic to?

PEG is an ingredient in the mRNA vaccines, and polysorbate is an ingredient in the J&J/Janssen vaccine. If you are allergic to PEG, you should not get an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

Is it normal to feel sick after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

It is normal to feel sick after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. You may have a sore arm. Put a cool, wet cloth on your sore arm.

What is the hotline number for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

In addition, you can report side effects to ModernaTX, Inc. at 1-866-MODERNA (1-866-663- 3762).

Are COVID vaccines available in pharmacies?

COVID vaccinations are being distributed at a rapid rate across the country. This includes many locations, including retail pharmacies (pharmacy finding tool – CDC). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also has a tool for quickly finding vaccine distribution information for your state. (source – CDC). (1.13.20)

How do I find a COVID-19 vaccine provider in the US?

Need help finding a COVID-19 vaccine provider in the U.S.?Visit Vaccines.gov, text your ZIP Code to 438829 (GETVAX), or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY: 888-720-7489) for assistance in English, Spanish, and many other languages.

Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 before traveling?

Travelers who are fully vaccinated or who recovered from COVID-19 in the past 3 months do not need to get tested before departing the United States for international travel or before domestic travel unless their destination requires it.

Do I need to get tested when traveling to Puerto Rico if I’m fully vaccinated?

You do NOT need to get tested or self-quarantine if you are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 3 months. You should still follow all other travel recommendation.