Should I get the vaccine if I already had covid-19?

Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19. That’s because experts do not yet know how long you are protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. Even if you have already recovered from COVID-19, it is possible—although rare—that you could be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 again.

Are there any approved treatments for covid-19?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved one drug treatment for COVID-19 and has authorized others for emergency use during this public health emergency. In addition, many more therapies are being tested in clinical trials to evaluate whether they are safe and effective in combating COVID-19.

Why did the FDA grant the EUA for the covid-19 vaccine?

The data showed that the vaccines were very effective in preventing severe COVID-19 and the risks of serious side effects was extremely low. Based on these findings, the FDA granted the EUA so people could be vaccinated earlier in the approval process and be protected from serious effects of COVID-19.

Where can I find more information about the covid-19 mRNA vaccines?

You can also find information related to COVID-19 on our printable Q&A, “COVID-19 mRNA vaccines: What you should know” (also available in Spanish and Japanese) and our “Look at Each Vaccine: COVID-19 Vaccine” webpage. Wondering how the mRNA vaccines are processed?

What if I don’t know if I’ve been vaccinated against measles?

If you do not have presumptive evidence of immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella, talk with your doctor about getting vaccinated. If you’re unsure whether you’ve been vaccinated, you should first try to find your vaccination records. If you do not have written documentation of MMR vaccine, you should get vaccinated.

Should I get the MMR vaccine if I haven’t been vaccinated?

If you’re unsure whether you’ve been vaccinated, you should first try to find your vaccination records. If you do not have written documentation of MMR vaccine, you should get vaccinated. The MMR vaccine is safe, and there is no harm in getting another dose if you may already be immune to measles, mumps, or rubella.

Where can I purchase covid-19 products?

Government purchase card holders from participating agencies can purchase COVID-19 products from awarded e-marketplace platform providers under the Commercial Platforms program. Any federal user, civilian or military, can requisition supplies from GSA Global Supply and pay with an Activity Address Code (AAC) or purchase card.

What is GSA doing to support covid-19 purchases?

In addition to the MAS program, GSA has partnered with three commercial e-marketplace platforms to modernize the government purchase cardholder buying experience for the purchase of routine commercial items, including products in support of COVID-19.

What should I do if a coworker is sick with covid-19?

In accordance with CDC guidance, if a person is sick with COVID-19 or suspects to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, the person must stay at home and notify their supervisor.

How effective is the Johnson & Johnson covid vaccine?

Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. In clinical trials, this vaccine was 66\% effective in preventing the COVID-19 virus with symptoms — as of 14 days after vaccination. The vaccine also was 85\% effective at preventing severe disease with the COVID-19 virus — at least 28 days after vaccination.

How effective is the Moderna covid-19 vaccine against the delta variant?

Early research from Canada suggests that, after one dose, the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is 72\% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 virus caused by the delta variant. One dose of the vaccine is also 96\% effective at preventing severe disease with the COVID-19 virus caused by the delta variant.

Can a single dose of Janssen covid-19 vaccine be given?

If a patient received the first dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine but is unable to complete the series with either the same or a different mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., due to contraindication), you may consider administering a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine, with a minimum of 28 days between doses.

Can I take Two different mRNA covid-19 vaccines at the same time?

If two different mRNA COVID-19 vaccine products are administered, no additional doses of either product are recommended at this time.

Which covid-19 vaccines are recommended by acacip?

ACIP has made interim recommendations for the use of: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in persons aged 12–15 years Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in persons aged ≥18 years Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine in persons aged ≥18 years