COVID-19 Vaccines and new Americans
What are some common questions and concerns immigrants may have about the COVID-19 vaccine?
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how the vaccines work
Part 1
Everyone should get a vaccine
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The Second dose
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SIDE EFFECTS
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Post-Vaccine Abilities
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Vaccine Access for new americans
Part 2
Vaccines are accessible to immigrants
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Getting vaccinated won’t impact immigration status
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HOW TO GET YOUR VACCINE IN NYC
The only documentation you must bring to your appointment is proof of age.
Proof you are 12 or older may include:
documentation
You will NOT need to provide proof of immigration status or a social security number, and your privacy and confidentiality will be protected.�
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Vaccine incentives
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FAQs
Part 3
Can the vaccines give me COVID-19? ��
No. None of the COVID-19 vaccines currently used or in development in the United States contain the live virus that causes COVID-19, and thus, cannot make you sick with COVID-19.
are there serious long-term side effects of covid-19 vaccines?
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The vaccines have been tested very thoroughly and millions of people have already gotten the vaccine. Very rarely do vaccines have long term side effects. CDC and the FDA will keep closely monitoring the vaccines to look for safety issues after they are authorized and in use.
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Q: How were the vaccines developed so quickly? Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Although COVID-19 is new, medical experts have been working on vaccines to the coronavirus family of viruses for years.
Before being authorized for use, all COVID-19 vaccines were tested in clinical trials involving tens of thousands of people to make sure they met safety standards and protected adults of different ages, races, and ethnicities. And, the CDC and the FDA continue to monitor the vaccines to make sure they are safe.
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Can I still get COVID-19 After Getting the Vaccine?��
While current vaccines are shown to be highly effective in preventing people from getting sick from the virus, you can still get COVID-19 with very mild symptoms even if you get the vaccine. The vaccines are very effective in reducing the length and severity of the COVID-19 illness.
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It is difficult to get an appointment / I don’t have time to get a vaccine.
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Getting a vaccine now is easier than ever. You don’t need an appointment at most city sites— just walk-up when you’re free! Go to vaccinefinder.nyc.gov to find the site closest to you.
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should I get a covid-19 vaccine if I am pregnant?�
Yes you should. Pregnant and recently pregnant people are more likely to get severely ill with COVID-19 compared with non-pregnant people. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy can protect you from severe illness from COVID-19.
Will the vaccines affect my fertility?
No. If you are trying to become pregnant now or want to get pregnant in the future, you may get a COVID-19 vaccine. There is currently no evidence that COVID-19 (or any) vaccination causes any problems with fertility or pregnancy.
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Should I get the vaccine if I have a chronic illness?
Yes. Adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for most people with underlying medical conditions.
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REFERENCES and Additional RESOURCES
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