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Currently, there is little evidence on: • How effective these vaccines are in the real world; • How long these vaccines will offer protection from the virus; or • How effective the COVID-19 vaccines are in preventing asymptomatic infections and reducing transmission to others. Health Canada and Alberta Health continue to monitor the emerging evidence on vaccine effectiveness and will provide updates when possible. Why should I get immunized if I am still expected to follow public health measures after I receive the vaccine? Vaccines are only one part of the effort against COVID-19. We do not yet know if immunized people can still carry and pass the virus to others that are not immunized, how effective the vaccines are in the real world and against variants, or how long immunity lasts. Research into these questions is ongoing, and we will provide updates to these questions. In the meantime, we all should continue to follow COVID-19 public health guidelines. Will I have to quarantine if I received the vaccine and then am a close contact of someone who was positive for COVID-19? Yes, continue to follow all public health measures, including quarantining if you are informed that you are a close contact of a COVID-19 case for the reasons stated above. Will I have to quarantine if I received the vaccine and am returning to Canada from an international destination? Yes, continue to follow all public health measures, including all federal and provincial quarantine requirements. What do I do if I experience the expected reactions that are similar to the symptoms of COVID- 19 that require isolation? Individuals who receive the COVID-19 vaccine may experience some side effects. These reactions are most often mild, develop within 24 hours, and could last 24 to 48 hours. Many of the reactions that occur are similar to the symptoms of COVID-19 infection such as: • fever and/or chills, • feeling tired, • headache or body aches, • nausea Individuals should monitor themselves for these symptoms. Individuals who develop the above symptoms should stay home. If the symptoms develop within 24 hours of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and resolve within 48 hours after starting, the individual can return to normal activities, unless they have been instructed to quarantine or isolate for other reasons by Alberta Health Services. If symptoms persist longer than 48 hours and are not related to a pre-existing illness or health condition, individuals must continue to stay home and contact Health Link at 811 or complete the online COVID-19 online self- assessment tool for testing.
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