Vaccines.gov.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is the vaccine free?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes! At this time, vaccination providers cannot charge you for a vaccine dose and you cannot be charged an out-of-pocket vaccine administration fee or any other fee if only receiving a COVID‑19 vaccination.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I still have to wear a mask and socially distance after the primary series? After the booster?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Everyone, including people who have completed their primary series of the vaccine and people who have received a booster dose, should continue to follow the CDC's recommendations for wearing masks, washing hands, and social distancing to help stop the spread of the virus.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Will the vaccine still work if I get one dose only?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The vaccine is administered as a two-dose primary series, one month apart. A third primary series dose may be administered at least one month after the second dose to individuals with certain kinds of immunocompromise.
Based on an ongoing clinical trial, the vaccine has been shown to prevent the majority of patients from getting COVID‑19 after two doses (0.5 mL each) given one month apart. The duration of protection against COVID‑19 is currently unknown.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How much time should there be between doses? What's the most and least amount of time?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Primary Series: The vaccine is administered as a two-dose series, one month apart. A third primary series dose may be administered at least one month after the second dose to individuals with certain kinds of immunocompromise.
Booster Dose: A first booster dose of the vaccine may be administered at least 5 months after completion of a primary series of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine or spikevax (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) in individuals 18 years of age and older.
A second booster dose of the Moderna COVID‑19 Vaccine may be administered to individuals 50 years of age and older, at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID‑19 vaccine.
A second booster dose of the Moderna COVID‑19 Vaccine may be administered at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID‑19 vaccine to individuals 18 years of age and older with certain kinds of immunocompromise.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can my vaccine provider reduce the number of doses, change the dose, or mix and match different vaccines in order to vaccinate more people against COVID‑19?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"A first booster dose of the vaccine may be administered to individuals 18 years of age and older who have completed primary vaccination with a different authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. Please check with your healthcare provider regarding timing of the booster dose.
A second booster dose of the Moderna COVID‑19 Vaccine may be administered to individuals 50 years of age and older, at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID‑19 vaccine.
A second booster dose of the Moderna COVID‑19 Vaccine may be administered at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID‑19 vaccine to individuals 18 years of age and older with certain kinds of immunocompromise.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How is the Moderna COVID‑19 Vaccine given?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Moderna COVID‑19 Vaccine or spikevax (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) will be given to you as an injection into the muscle, typically in the upper arm.
Primary Series: The vaccine is administered as a two-dose series, one month apart. A third primary series dose may be administered at least one month after the second dose to individuals with certain kinds of immunocompromise.
Booster Series: A first booster dose of the vaccine may be administered at least 5 months after completion of a primary series of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine or spikevax (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) in individuals 18 years of age and older.
A first booster dose of the vaccine may be administered to individuals 18 years of age and older who have completed primary vaccination with another authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. Please check with your healthcare provider regarding timing of the booster dose.
A second booster dose of the Moderna COVID‑19 Vaccine may be administered to individuals 50 years of age and older, at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID‑19 vaccine.
A second booster dose of the Moderna COVID‑19 Vaccine may be administered at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID‑19 vaccine to individuals 18 years of age and older with certain kinds of immunocompromise.
Learn more about what to expect when you get vaccinated.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What are the benefits of the Moderna COVID‑19 Vaccine?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The vaccine has been shown to prevent COVID-19. The duration of protection against COVID-19 is currently unknown.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Where is the vaccine made?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The vaccine that is available in the US is being produced by Moderna and by manufacturing partners at facilities located in the US.
Get more information on Moderna's technology, manufacturing capability, and partnerships at the and partnershipsModerna website.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does the vaccine contain preservatives, antibiotics or products from human or animal origin?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. The vaccine does not contain any preservatives, antibiotics, or products of human or animal origin. Also, the vial stoppers are not made with natural rubber latex.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Will the vaccine give me COVID‑19?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. The vaccine does not contain SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID‑19, and cannot give you COVID-19.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What should I tell my doctor before I get the vaccine?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
If you are immunocompromised, you may receive a third primary series dose of the vaccine. The third dose may still not provide full immunity to COVID-19 in people who are immunocompromised, and you should continue to maintain physical precautions to help prevent COVID-19. In addition, your close contacts should be vaccinated as appropriate.
A second booster dose at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID‑19 vaccine is also available for individuals 18 years of age and older with certain kinds of immunocompromise.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss your options with your healthcare provider.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What are the risks of the vaccine?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"There is a remote chance that the vaccine could cause a severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic reaction would usually occur within a few minutes to one hour after getting a dose of the vaccine. For this reason, your vaccination provider may ask you to stay at the place where you received your vaccine for monitoring after vaccination. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include:
Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart) have occurred in some people who have received the vaccine, more commonly in males under 40 years of age than among females and older males. In most of these people, symptoms began within a few days following receipt of the second dose of the vaccine. The chance of having this occur is very low. You should seek medical attention right away if you have any of the following symptoms after receiving the vaccine:
Side effects that have been reported in clinical trials with the vaccine include:
Side effects that have been reported during post-authorization use of the vaccine include:
These may not be all the possible side effects of the vaccine. Serious and unexpected side effects may occur. The possible side effects of the vaccine are still being studied in clinical trials.
"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What should I do if I experience side effects?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"If you have more questions, be sure to talk to your vaccination provider or your doctor. You can also reach out to your state, territorial, tribal, or local health department, especially with any questions about vaccine availability. You can also find more information online at the following websites:
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