Below are some frequently asked questions and answers. For other questions you may have, reach out to your school nurse, doctor or healthcare provider. Be sure to check with your doctor for medical advice.
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Is my COVID-19 vaccine free?
Is my COVID-19 vaccine free?
Yes, your vaccination is free. The federal government is providing the vaccine free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.
How does the COVID-19 vaccine work?
How does the COVID-19 vaccine work?
It works similarly to other vaccines your child has had. Germs such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, invade and multiply inside the body. The vaccine stops this by teaching the immune system to recognize and make antibodies to fight the virus. After vaccination, your child has less of a chance of getting COVID-19. If they do get infected with the virus, they may not be as sick as they would without the vaccine.
Source: COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A Akron Children's Hospital
Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?
Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?
Yes, COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history.
Sources: New England Journal of Medicine, Center for Disease Control, COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A Akron Children's Hospital
Should I be concerned about how fast the COVID-19
Should I be concerned about how fast the COVID-19
vaccines were developed?
vaccines were developed?
No. The COVID-19 vaccines were rigorously tested for safety and effectiveness before being authorized for use in the United States. The FDA requirements and vaccine trials were performed the same way as any other vaccine that is available today. The difference is the COVID-19 vaccines were given more money, more people and researchers, and more attention due to the pandemic. The vaccines continue to be monitored very closely. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that COVID-19 vaccines will have “the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history."
Source: COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A Akron Children's Hospital
What do I need to know about the Pfizer vaccine?
What do I need to know about the Pfizer vaccine?
A fact sheet was created by Pfizer to answer questions about the vaccination. Click here to read.
Should people who have recovered from COVID-19 be vaccinated?
Should people who have recovered from COVID-19 be vaccinated?
Yes, they should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Among people who had recovered from COVID-19, the likelihood of reinfection was 2.34 times higher for those unvaccinated versus vaccinated.
Source: New England Journal of Medicine, Center for Disease Control
Which COVID-19 vaccine will be given through Akron Public Schools to students?
Which COVID-19 vaccine will be given through Akron Public Schools to students?
In partnership with Akron Children's Hospital, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to families and students of age.
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