Is it better just to get COVID-19 so I’ll be protected? I hear the immunity is better.
COVID-19 vaccination causes a more predictable immune response than infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine gives most people a high level of protection against COVID-19 and can provide added protection for people who already had COVID-19. One study showed that, for people who already had COVID-19, those who do not get vaccinated after […]
Read MoreShould I wait to get my booster after having COVID-19?
You should receive a vaccine or booster as soon as you complete your isolation (5 days of isolation + 5 days of precautions). CDC says immunity offered by a vaccine or booster is greater than the immunity obtained after infection.
Read MoreDo the vaccines provide more/better immunity than having been infected with COVID-19?
Emerging evidence shows that getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from COVID-19 infection provides added protection to your immune system. One study showed that, for people who already had COVID-19, those who do not get vaccinated after their recovery are more than 2 times as likely to get COVID-19 again than those who get fully vaccinated after […]
Read MoreDoes immunity from having COVID-19 last longer than immunity from the vaccine?
The protection someone gains from having an infection (called natural immunity) varies depending on the disease, and it varies from person to person. Since this virus is new, we don’t know how long natural immunity might last. The level of protection people get from having COVID-19 may vary depending on how mild or severe their illness […]
Read MoreWho should be tested?
Immediate testing is highly encouraged for those with symptoms, even if you are fully vaccinated, and for those who were exposed to someone with COVID-19 five days prior. Testing is also highly encouraged for anyone who was told by a Delaware Contact Tracer that they may have been exposed to, or were a contact of, […]
Read MoreHow is COVID-19 treated?
Mild cases of COVID-19 may not require treatment. However, if you have a severe case, Monoclonal antibodies (mAB) can be administered to a patient via intravenous (IV) infusion in order to treat COVID-19. Monoclonal antibody treatment can only be provided under the order of a physician or licensed practitioner. This treatment is authorized for patients meeting […]
Read MoreWhat does the FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine mean?
On Aug. 23, 2021, The U.S. Food & Drug Administration granted full approval to the COVID-19 Pfizer BioNTech vaccine for individuals 16 and older. The vaccine will now be marketed to individuals 16 and older under the brand name COMIRNATY (Koe-mir-na-tee). The FDA based its approval on Pfizer’s Biologics License Application (BLA), and its updated analysis of […]
Read MoreDo I need to Get the Vaccine?
If you’ve already had a COVID-19 infection, the CDC strongly recommends that you get vaccinated. Available evidence shows that recently fully vaccinated individuals and those recently infected by the virus that causes COVID-19 both have a low risk of subsequent infection for at least 6 months. Beyond that, while people may get some level of protection from […]
Read MoreWhat percentage of the population would need to receive the vaccine for wide-spread immunity to take place?
It is still unknown at this time, how long that would take, but the more people who choose to get the vaccine, the greater chance of reaching herd immunity there will be.
Read MoreHow much will the vaccine cost?
Vaccines are free to everyone, and providers may not charge out-of-pocket costs to someone getting a vaccine. However, vaccination providers may be able to charge an office visit fee (only if other services were provided) and will be able to charge an administration fee for giving the vaccine – but can seek reimbursement through the […]
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