L ONG - TERM S IDE E FFECTS U NLIKELY Serious side effects that could cause a long-term health problem are extremely unlikely following any vaccination, including COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccine monitoring has historically shown that side effects generally happen within six weeks of receiving a vaccine dose. For this reason, the FDA required each of the authorized vaccines to be studied for at least two months (eight weeks) after the final dose. Hundreds of millions of people have received COVID-19 vaccines, and no long-term side effects have been detected. C OMMON V ACCINE M YTHS Is it safe for me to get vaccinated if I want to have children? Yes. There is currently no evidence that any of the three approved COVID-19 vaccines cause any problems with pregnancy. There also is no evidence that the vaccines can cause fertility issues. More information: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health Can a vaccination make me sick with COVID-19? No. None of the vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. contains a live virus. This means the vaccines cannot make you sick with COVID-19. More information: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus After getting vaccinated, will I test positive for COVID-19 on a viral test? No. None of the vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. causes positive results on viral tests. If your body develops an immune response to vaccination (which is the goal), you may test positive on some antibody tests. More information: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus Will the vaccine alter my DNA? No. COVID-19 vaccines do not change or interact with your DNA in any way. More information: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus Do the vaccines shed or release any components? No. Vaccine shedding can only occur when a vaccine contains a weakened version of the virus. None of the vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. contains a live virus. More information: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health
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