The FDA is working to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and keep you and your family informed on the latest developments. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions from consumers about vaccines. Q: Should I get a booster shot or an additional shot of a COVID-19 vaccine? A: The FDA updated the emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to allow for the use of an additional dose in certain immunocompromised individuals. People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and are not immunocompromised do not need an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine at this time. For more information: Q: Why should I get my adolescent vaccinated to prevent COVID-19? A: This back-to-school season, parents have questions about COVID-19 vaccination for kids 12 and older. Vaccination is one of the best ways to protect everyone 12 and older from COVID-19. Learn more in this Consumer Update: 5 Things You Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents 12 through 17. Ask an Expert: Video Frequently Asked Questions In these short videos, Dr. Peter Marks, director for the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, answers your questions about COVID-19 vaccines. The topics include: Q: What are the ingredients in the COVID vaccines? A: In this video, Dr. Marks explains the ingredients in the COVID-19 vaccines and how they train your immune system to protect you from COVID-19. Q: Should I wait to get a COVID vaccine? A: In this video, Dr. Marks explains how the COVID-19 vaccines meet the FDA's high standards for safety, effectiveness, and quality. And with the spread of highly contagious variants, there's even more value in getting a COVID-19 vaccine now, not later. Q: Do the COVID vaccines cause long-term health problems? A: In this video, Dr. Marks explains that the COVID-19 vaccines may cause mild, short-term side effects, but long-term health problems are highly unlikely. In fact, COVID-19 vaccines protect you from heart and lung damage that could be caused by COVID-19, as well as other long-term health conditions the virus can cause. Q: Are there people who are eligible but shouldn't get a COVID-19 vaccine? A: In this video, Dr. Marks explains how most people can take COVID-19 vaccines safely, even people who have allergies to medications, foods, or other substances. You can ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider any questions you might have. For the latest information about COVID-19, visit: |
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