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PWHD answers: Can A COVID-19 vaccine make you sick with COVID-19?

Prince William Health District tells What You Should Know:  Can A COVID-19 Vaccine Make Me Sick With COVID-19?

Because none of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines in the United States contain the live virus that causes COVID-19, the vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19, or make you Test positive, PWHD says.

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines do not contain any live virus. Instead, they work by teaching our cells to make a harmless piece of a “spike protein,” which is found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19. After making the protein piece, cells display it on their surface. Our immune system then recognizes that it does not belong there and responds to get rid of it. When an immune response begins, antibodies are produced, creating the same response that happens in a natural infection.

You should get a COVID-19 vaccine even if you already had COVID-19. Getting sick with COVID-19 offers some protection from future illness with COVID-19, sometimes called “natural.”

The level of protection people get from having COVID-19 may vary depending on how mild or severe their illness was, the time since their infection, and their age/ No currently available test can reliably determine if you are protected after a COVID-19 infection.

CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation from 10 days for people with COVID-19 to 5 days and If asymptomatic, followed by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others.

The change is motivated by science showing that the majority of SARS-CoV-2 spread occurs early in the course of illness, generally in the 1-2 days before symptoms begin and the 2-3 days

CDC is also updating the recommended quarantine period for those exposed to COVID-19. The updated recommendations are as follows:
• If You Test Positive for COVID-19 (Isolate) Everyone, regardless of vaccination status. Stay home for 5 days If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can leave your house.
• If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves for 24 hours without fever reducing and Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.

If You Were Exposed to Someone with COVID-19
• If you: Have been boosted OR Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months OR Completed the primary series of J&J vaccine within the last 2 You do not need to quarantine. Wear a mask around others for 10 days after exposure. Test on day 5, if possible.
• If you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home
• If you: Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months ago and are not boosted OR Completed the primary series of J&J over 2 months ago and are not boosted OR are unvaccinated at Stay home for 5 days. Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.

• If you can’t quarantine, you must wear a well-fitting mask at all times when around others for 10 days after Test on day 5 if possible. If you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home and isolate yourself from others.
For further information about the CDC guidelines email PWHD .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Community Vaccination Center and Manassas Mall

Appointments are highly recommended, walk-ins are welcomed.

Sign up for appointments at vase.vdh.virginia.gov for either the CVC or the Manassas Mall vaccine clinic

Community Vaccination Center (CVC)
The Prince William CVC is located at the old Gander Mt. building,  at 14011Worth Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22192.
The CVC will offer vaccines for ages 5-11, Now accepting Walk-ins.

December 31- January 2 closed
Starting January 3, CVC hours WILL be operating Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Manassas Mall Clinic
Prince William Health District at Manassas Mall COVID-19 vaccine clinic is located 8300 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109
At Manassas Mall, vaccines for 5-11 year olds will be offered.

Mall Clinic Hours:
Friday December 31: 8 am to 4 pm (walk-ins accepted for 12 years and older, vaccines offered: Pfizer and Moderna). No 5-11 year old vaccinations on Fridays.
Saturday January 1: Closed

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