FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE

Is the COVID-19 Vaccine safe?                                             
The COVID-19 Vaccine is safe, it does not contain live or dead cells of the virus, or any material that can damage your DNA.

If I already had the virus, do I still need the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Yes, you still need the COVID-19 vaccine because re-infection with COVID-19 is possible even if you had the virus previously.

Does the COVID-19 vaccine have a microchip to track people?
The COVID-19 vaccine does not have anything to track people or collect any information about the recipients.

Are there any side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?        
Mild side effects like soreness and headache will typically go away within a couple of days. These are normal side effects for any other vaccines.

Do I need the COVID-19 vaccine to travel?                         
According to the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), "there are no vaccination requirements for visitors for the United States, and US residents traveling abroad" who wish to re-enter the country. Please visit the CDC webpage for travel for more information regarding COVID-19 and travel restrictions.

Where can I be vaccinated?                         
After registering through VAMS, you will access a list of authorized COVID-19 vaccine clinics. All residents are strongly advised to be weary of scammers. Ensure you are only sharing private information with legitimate sources. You will never be asked to share your social security number to receive the vaccine. 

What is VAMS (Vaccine Administration Management System)?

 VAMS is a web-based tool being used for national vaccine distribution. This system allows for organizations to register groups of individuals at a time. After registering, VAMS then prompts each person to create an account and schedule vaccination.