This page answers common questions you may have about the COVID-19 vaccine.
NHS will soon be offering the new COVID-19 vaccine. You do not have to be a current NHS patient to get a vaccine. Vaccine appointments will be available at all 4 clinic locations at varying times, call 612-588-9411 to schedule an appointment!
What can I expect when I get the vaccine?
You will get the vaccine during an appointment at one of our clinics. The vaccine will be given by a nurse or medical assistant. You will be asked a set of questions before getting the vaccine to make sure you do not have any conditions that prevent you from getting the vaccine. You should not come in for your vaccine if you are feeling sick or have a fever on the day of your scheduled appointment. If you have any questions or concerns, please make an appointment to discuss the vaccine with a healthcare professional before your vaccine appointment. Once you receive your vaccine you will be required to wait 15 minutes to be sure you do not have any allergic reactions to the vaccine. You will be given a card with your vaccine information and an appointment date for your second vaccine.
Will I have any side effects?
Side effects are always possible, meaning not everyone gets them but some people do. The most common side effect of the vaccine is soreness of the arm or at the injection site. This soreness may not start until later in the day or the next day. Other side effects you may experience are headache, low-grade fever, body aches, and chills. This is normal, and means the vaccine is working! Your body is creating the immune response necessary to fight COVID-19. Vaccines are safe and effective, and severe side effects are extremely rare.
What are common side effects of the vaccine?
As with most vaccines, some patients may experience side effects after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Common side effects include headache, soreness at the injection site, and possibly fever. These side effects are normal and indicate the body is mounting the immune response necessary to protect against COVID-19. If you have ever experienced a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine, or know/suspect you are allergic to the ingredients in the COVID-19 vaccine, consult your provider.
Which vaccines will be given at NHS clinics?
NHS will be offering the updated Moderna Covid-19 vaccine.
Why should I be vaccinated?
Vaccination protects you from getting seriously ill from COVID-19. In the event that you are vaccinated and still contract the disease, the vaccine will help keep you from getting seriously ill. The majority of a population needs to be immunized against a disease in order to reach the point at which spread of the disease becomes unlikely. Getting vaccinated helps in the effort to fight the uncontrolled spread of COVID-19.
Is the vaccine safe?
The COVID-19 vaccines have undergone rigorous trials to ensure their safety and efficacy. Some people are concerned about the speed with which the vaccine was developed. The COVID-19 vaccine was developed quickly for several reasons including access to more funding than vaccines usually get due to the urgent nature of the pandemic. For more information on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines,
visit the CDC’s page on vaccine safety.There is some concern around the idea that the vaccine changes your DNA.
This is not true. The COVID-19 vaccines are messenger RNA vaccines (also called mRNA vaccines). Messenger RNA gives our cells instructions for how to create a piece of so-called spike protein, a protein found on the surface of the coronavirus. This helps your body develop the ability to recognize and protect against the coronavirus and prevent you from developing COVID-19. The technology behind mRNA vaccines was already being developed before COVID-19 emerged; this also contributed to the speed of COVID-19 vaccine development. For more information on how mRNA vaccines work,
visit the CDC’s page on mRNA vaccines.Is the vaccine safe for pregnant people/nursing parents?
There is currently no evidence that suggests the COVID-19 vaccine is unsafe for pregnant or breastfeeding people. Please consult your provider for more information about whether or not being vaccinated for COVID-19 is the right choice for you.
Is the vaccine safe for children?
The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine is approved for children age 6 months and up.
Should I get the vaccine if I’ve already had COVID-19?
Yes, to avoid becoming sick again and spreading the disease to others, vaccination is the best choice.
If I get vaccinated, can I still get COVID-19?
Yes, you can still get Covid-19, no vaccine is 100% effective.
You must be logged in to post a comment.