COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Operation Warp Speed Leaders Hold Briefing on Vaccine Distribution

Operation Warp Speed Leaders Hold Briefing on Vaccine Distribution

When is a COVID-19 vaccine going to be available at Sheppard?
Does the vaccine contain the live virus?
How many different vaccines are there?
What is the time period between first and second dose of the vaccines?
What are the side effects of the vaccine?
Is it mandatory to take the vaccine?
Is the shot going to become mandatory once the FDA fully approves it?
Why do you get some of the light symptoms of Covid-19 when you get the vaccine?
What is an Emergency Use Authorization?
What kind of information will be available to me before I receive the vaccine?
How many doses of vaccine will I need?
Is the current plan to hold back dosages in order to guarantee people get their 2nd dose on-time?
How will I be able to keep track of what vaccine I got and when I need to get a second dose?
If I am currently COVID-19 positive, should I get the vaccine?
If I’ve already recovered from COVID-19 infection, do I need to be vaccinated?
If I get vaccinated, do I still need to wear a mask and practice social distancing?
Are there certain people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19?
How do we know if the vaccine is safe? How will you monitor and track vaccine side effects?
Will DoD provide vaccines for civilian employees and contractor staff working in military hospitals or clinics? How about working on installation or in depots and arsenals?
When are they projecting to vaccinate different groups on base?
How/where do dependents sign up for the base waitlist?
Will getting the vaccine DNIF me?
If I volunteer for the vaccine, am I committed to taking it?
Should I get the flu shot before the COVID-19 vaccine?
What happens if I only get one dose of the vaccine?
I'm pregnant. Is there information to help me make a decision on the COVID-19 vaccine?
How will long-term effects and health issues be tracked for future veterans?
If I have an allergy and/or carry an epi pen, should I receive the vaccine?
Will families be vaccinated together?

• COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts
• CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Page
• FDA COVID-19 Vaccine Page
• DOD Coronavirus Update
• Moderna Vaccine Fact Sheet
• Pfizer Vaccine Fact Sheet

COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A

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