COVID Vaccine FAQs

We hope these FAQs can help inform you about the COVID-19 vaccines, in order to make this important decision. 

Got even more questions? Find even more answers from Missouri Dept. of Health, CDC and FDA.

  1. Am I eligible to get a COVID vaccine right now?
  2. Where can I get a vaccine? Who is administering the COVID-19 vaccines?
  3. Does Clay County Public Health Center offer COVID vaccines?
  4. How much does it cost to get vaccinated?
  5. How can I get vaccinated if I am homebound?
  6. I have more questions about COVID vaccines. Where can I find more info?
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  1. Are the available COVID-19 vaccines safe and effective?
  2. Is it safe to get my child vaccinated?
  3. Is it safe to get vaccinated if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
  4. How was the vaccine developed so quickly?
  5. What ingredients are used in the vaccines?
  6. What are the possible side effects of a COVID-19 vaccine?
  7. Who is NOT recommended for each vaccine?
  8. Can I get COVID-19 from the vaccine?
  9. Is Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine safe?
  10. Does the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine require special precautions?
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  1. Can I get a booster shot of the COVID vaccine?
  2. Why should I get vaccinated if I've already had COVID-19?
  3. What do I do if I lose my vaccine card?
  4. Can I stop wearing a mask and following public health protocols if I am vaccinated?
  5. After getting vaccinated, do I still need to quarantine after possible exposures?
  6. Can I still catch COVID after being vaccinated? Can I still spread COVID after being vaccinated?
  7. After I’ve gotten vaccinated, how long will it take to get immunity?
  8. Will I still be protected if I only get one dose? Why is important to get the second dose?
  9. Will I have to get vaccinated for COVID-19 every year, like the flu? How long is the vaccine effective at protecting me?
  10. If I get symptoms shortly after I’ve been vaccinated, should I get tested?
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