Question 1

Do I get a certificate to show I am vaccinated?

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Question 2

Can either vaccine give me COVID-19?

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No. None of the approved COVID-19 vaccines in Australia contain the live virus (SARS-CoV-2). This means that they cannot give you COVID-19.    The makeup of both COVID-19 vaccines is vastly different to other, more common vaccines, such as the Influenza vaccine, which does contain a live but weakened version of the Infuenza virus.    Some of the side effects from COVID-19 vaccinations, such as fever and fatigue can mimic the symptoms of COVID-19. These symptoms are normal and are a sign that the body is building protection against the virus that causes COVID-19.   It usually takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity (protection against the virus that causes COVID-19) after full vaccination. That means it’s possible a person could be infected with COVID-19 just before or just after vaccination and still get sick. It is important to see your health professional if you think this may be the case.   For specific advice about side effects from different doses of vaccines, ask your doctor or health care professional. See your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible or go directly to a hospital if: - you have a reaction that you consider severe or unexpected - you are concerned about your condition after vaccination - People should seek medical attention immediately if they experience any of the following symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling in your leg, persistent abdominal (belly) pain, neurological symptoms, including severe and persistent headaches or blurred vision, tiny blood spots under the skin beyond the site of injection.

Question 3

What are the efficacy rates of the vaccines? How effective are they?

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Question 4

Do the vaccines alter my DNA?

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No, COVID-19 vaccines do not alter your DNA.    The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine uses a fragement of messenger RNA (mRNA) to instruct your body to initiate an immune response against COVID-19. There is a crucial difference between mRNA and DNA.   DNA, which makes up our genetic code, is larger, double stranded and very long. The mRNA is a single stranded copy of a small part of the DNA, which is often released to send instructions to other parts of the cell.   DNA is stored in the protected centre of our cells – the nucleus. The mRNA is broken down quickly by the body. It never enters the nucleus, and cannot affect or combine with our DNA in any way to change our genetic code.   Instead, COVID-19 mRNA vaccines teach the cell how to make a protein that triggers an immune response specific to COVID-19. The vaccines work with the body’s natural defences to develop immunity to disease.

Question 5

Will a COVID-19 vaccine make me sick?

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Question 6

Does AstraZeneca give you blood clots?

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The Australian Tehcnical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) continues to review and monitor the data, efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines in Australia.    There has been a link established between the AstraZeneca vaccine (notably after the first dose) and a very rare side effect called thrombosis in combination with thrombocytopenia. It is important to note that this type of thrombosis (blood clotting) is incredibly rare and unlike any other form of blood clotting, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).      As outlined in the table above, this rare condition is more likely to occur in people under the age of 60 years, and more common in those aged 50-59 years of age. Consequently, ATAGI recommends the Pfizer vaccine as the preferred vaccine for people under the age of 60.    Whilst TTS (thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome) has proven to be more likely to occur in people aged under the 60 years, ATAGI recommends that the benefits of vaccination with any vaccine (including AstraZeneca for those aged under 60 years) clearly outweighs the associated risks such as developing TTS.    For people aged 60 years or above, the benefits of vaccination, with any vaccine including AstraZeneca, clearly outweigh the risks of TTS, noting it is a very rare event.    At Peninsula Vaccination Centre, those under the age of 60 who want to receive AstraZeneca must speak to their GP prior to their appointment and bring informed consent with them to their appointment.

Question 7

How much does it cost to get a vaccine?

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Receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is free for everyone in Australia.    Vaccination providers, such as Peninsula Vaccination Centre, cannot and will not charge you for the COVID-19 vaccine or for your appointment to receive the vaccine.    If you need to speak to your GP prior to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine (such as to receive informed consent from them if under the age of 60 years for AstraZeneca, or to discuss conditions which may make you eligible), you may be charged their normal fee (if applicable) for that.

Question 8

What are in the COVID-19 vaccines?

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You should NOT get a COVID-19 vaccine if you are severely allergic to any ingredients in a vaccine. You should also NOT get a COVID-19 vaccine if you have had a severe allergic reaction after your first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.    Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine includes the following ingredients: mRNA, lipids ((4-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis(2-hexyldecanoate), 2 [(polyethylene glycol)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide, 1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3- phosphocholine, and cholesterol), potassium chloride, monobasic potassium phosphate, sodium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, and sucrose.   AstraZeneca Vaccine: The AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine includes the following ingredients: ChAdOx1-S* 5x1010 viral particles (vp), histidine, histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride hexahydrate, disodium edetate, sucrose, ethanol absolute, polysorbate 80 and water for injections.   *Recombinant, replication-deficient chimpanzee adenovirus vector encoding the SARS-CoV-2 Spike glycoprotein. The vaccine is manufactured using material originally sourced from a human embryo (Human Embryo Kidney cells: HEK293).

Question 9

I can still get COVID-19. What is the point of getting a vaccine?

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Question 10

The vaccines were developed very fast. How do we know they're safe?

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It may appear they have been developed very quickly, but researchers around the world have been working hard to develop COVID-19 vaccines from the earliest stages of the pandemic.   They have been able to speed up development of vaccines thanks to the collaboration between them, scientists, manufacturers and distributors.    The development and implementation planning phases have been run side-by side, instead of one after the other, which normally occurs with other vaccines. This has been made possible because of unprecedented global funding.   In addition, research into how to respond to a pandemic has been occurring long before COVID-19. This research looks at data from previous coronaviruses such as SARS in 2002 and MERS in 2012, giving researchers a head start when it comes to building the COVID-19 vaccines.   In Australia, the Therapeutic Goods Administration, or the TGA, has been rigorously assessing the potential COVID-19 vaccines for safety, quality and effectiveness. They will continue to do this with all vaccines before they will be approved and made available to Australians. Once approved, each batch must also be checked to make sure it meets the same quality standards.   For any concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccines, please visit www.health.gov.au or speak to your GP.

Question 11

Will we need to get a COVID-19 booster shot each year?

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Question 12

Do I have to get two doses of the same vaccine?

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Question 13

How long does it take to become immune to COVID-19?

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