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Where can I get a copy of my COVID-19 vaccination record?

Vaccination providers are required to report COVID-19 vaccinations to their IIS and related systems. Your states IIS cannot issue you a vaccination card, but they can provide a digital or paper copy of your vaccination record. If you need another COVID-19 vaccine dose and are unable to get a copy of your vaccination card or vaccination record, talk to a vaccination provider. If you have additional questions about vaccination records, please contact your state health department.

When should you get the new omicron COVID-19 booster vaccine?

The CDC recommends the new vaccine as a single booster dose at least two months following your most recent COVID-19 vaccine (whether it was completing two doses of a primary series or a booster).

When can I get the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine?

Booster doses use reduced amounts of the original vaccines. Individuals are eligible for the bivalent booster two months since their last primary or booster dose of any vaccine.

What is an Omicron booster vaccine called?

Moderna, Pfizer begin omicron booster roll out The shots — also known as bivalent vaccines —are designed to target both the original coronavirus strain and the currently circulating omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.

Who should get the COVID-19 vaccine in the US?

Everyone 6 Months and Older Can Get a COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 vaccination has many benefits and is an important tool to help protect people from COVID-19 and its complications. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after having COVID-19 Even if you or your child have had COVID-19, you should still get yourself or your child vaccinated. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after having COVID-19 provides added protection to your immune system.

What is the updated COVID-19 Omicron booster?

This new bivalent vaccine specifically targets BA.4 and BA.5 variants that are here, now and circulating. The bivalent vaccine broadens antibody response.

When will the new COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna bivalent booster Vaccines be available?

The advisory committee voted in favor of including a SARS-CoV-2 Omicron component in COVID-19 vaccines that would be used for boosters in the United States beginning in fall 2022.

Can COVID-19 vaccines cause myocarditis in rare cases?

Yes, but this is rare, and the symptoms are usually mild. Most people recover fully with rest and a few days of supportive treatment while being monitored in a hospital. Men and boys between the ages of 16 and 29 have been most often affected by COVID-19–vaccine-related myocarditis, usually a few days after their second dose. Myocarditis may be due to their strong immune response to the vaccine. Its important to remember that any vaccine can cause side effects.

Does vitamin D affect COVID-19?

Vitamin D plays a role in the body's immune system and is known to enhance the function of immune cells. In this case, Vitamin D inhibits some of the inflammation that can make COVID-19 more severe.

What is the new COVID-19 booster shot called?

The booster shots target both the original strain of the coronavirus and the omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants that most people are catching now. This double-barreled vaccine is called a bivalent vaccine.

What is the omicron bivalent COVID-19 vaccine?

The new booster is a bivalent vaccine, which means it contains two messenger RNA (mRNA) components of the coronavirus. Half of the vaccine targets the original strain, and the other half targets the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariant lineages, which are predicted to continue circulating this fall and winter.

Is the bivalent COVID-19 Omicron booster the only available booster for individuals ages 12 and over?

The new booster shots, which target the original strain and the Omicron subvariants, are now the only available boosters for people ages 12 and older. The FDA no longer authorizes the previous booster doses for people in the approved age groups.

Is a second COVID-19 booster beneficial against the Omicron variant?

CDC Study Finds Second COVID-19 Booster Defends Against Omicron Variants. The CDC published a new study, which found that a second mRNA booster shot would be effective against the Omicron variants of COVID-19. A second mRNA booster shot is significantly effective against the COVID-19 Omicron BA.1, BA.2, and BA.2.12.1 variants, according to a study by the CDC.

Are the COVID-19 vaccines effective against Omicron variant?

A third and fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose offered substantial protection among adults with healthy immune systems who were eligible to receive them during Omicron variant evolution in early 2022, according to a new MMWR published today.

When will the new COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna bivalent booster Vaccines be available?

The advisory committee voted in favor of including a SARS-CoV-2 Omicron component in COVID-19 vaccines that would be used for boosters in the United States beginning in fall 2022.

Does vitamin D affect COVID-19?

Vitamin D plays a role in the body's immune system and is known to enhance the function of immune cells. In this case, Vitamin D inhibits some of the inflammation that can make COVID-19 more severe.

What is the Emory Hope Clinic?from vaccines.emory.edu

The Emory Vaccine Center's Hope Clinic is at the forefront of the COVID-19 response. The Emory Hope Clinic is working hard in the fight against COVID-19 through clinical vaccine and treatment trials, virtual community outreach, and in-office protective measures. If you qualify for a clinical trial or study please contact the Emory Hope Clinic at: 404.712.1370.

Can you take two shots of a syringe?from emory.edu

6.23.21: Yes, if you take a vaccine version that recommends receiving two doses, please take both doses of the vaccine as recommended and/or scheduled by your health care provider. The data for how well the vaccines work is based on having the recommended number of doses administered.

Can faculty and staff sign into the Employee Health Portal?from emory.edu

All faculty and staff may now sign into the Employee Health Portal and complete the COVID-19 vaccination consent. After your vaccination consent is complete, and when appointments are available, you will receive an email from noreplywebchart@med-web.com where a link will be provided to schedule your appointment through Emory Healthcare.

What is the Emory Hope Clinic?from vaccines.emory.edu

The Emory Vaccine Center's Hope Clinic is at the forefront of the COVID-19 response. The Emory Hope Clinic is working hard in the fight against COVID-19 through clinical vaccine and treatment trials, virtual community outreach, and in-office protective measures. If you qualify for a clinical trial or study please contact the Emory Hope Clinic at: 404.712.1370.

Can you take two shots of a syringe?from emory.edu

6.23.21: Yes, if you take a vaccine version that recommends receiving two doses, please take both doses of the vaccine as recommended and/or scheduled by your health care provider. The data for how well the vaccines work is based on having the recommended number of doses administered.

Can faculty and staff sign into the Employee Health Portal?from emory.edu

All faculty and staff may now sign into the Employee Health Portal and complete the COVID-19 vaccination consent. After your vaccination consent is complete, and when appointments are available, you will receive an email from noreplywebchart@med-web.com where a link will be provided to schedule your appointment through Emory Healthcare.

Can you take two shots of a syringe?from emory.edu

6.23.21: Yes, if you take a vaccine version that recommends receiving two doses, please take both doses of the vaccine as recommended and/or scheduled by your health care provider. The data for how well the vaccines work is based on having the recommended number of doses administered.

Can faculty and staff sign into the Employee Health Portal?from emory.edu

All faculty and staff may now sign into the Employee Health Portal and complete the COVID-19 vaccination consent. After your vaccination consent is complete, and when appointments are available, you will receive an email from noreplywebchart@med-web.com where a link will be provided to schedule your appointment through Emory Healthcare.