的 Facts About COVID-19 和 Vaccines

Skepticism 和 misinformation about 冠状病毒 continues to spread online 和 on social media. To address some of the myths 和 misconceptions, top experts in epidemiology, 传染性疾病s, 和 obstetrics 和 gynecology at University of Utah Health provide factual information about COVID-19 和 the 疫苗s.

的 Omicron variant is very contagious

• 的 Omicron variant is believed to be more transmissible 和 contagious than previous strains of the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), even in vaccinated individuals.
• 而 the Delta variant caused more severe disease 和 hospitalization, Omicron has caused severe disease especially for people who are immunocompromised.
• Although COVID-19 is primarily spread among unvaccinated individuals, the Centers for Disease Control 和 Prevention (CDC) reports more cases of breakthrough infections among vaccinated people.

COVID-19疫苗 work against 所有的变量

• COVID-19疫苗 decrease infection with 所有的变量 和 are highly effective at reducing severe illness, hospitalization, 和 死亡.
• COVID-19疫苗 provide broader protection 和 prolonged immunity than natural infection of the virus. It is recommended that those previously infected with SARS-CoV-2 get a COVID-19 疫苗.

COVID-19疫苗 are safe 和 effective

• 的 Food 和 Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 疫苗  for individuals 5 years of age 和 older. This includes review of more than 340,000 pages of data.
• 现代化也 received full licensure of its COVID-19 疫苗  for individuals 6 months of age 和 older.
• 约翰逊 & Johnson COVID-19 疫苗 is available under emergency use authorization (协会).
• 而 信使核糖核酸疫苗 are a relatively new type of 疫苗, they have been under research for more than 20 years. 的 mRNA 疫苗 has been shown to be so effective that it provides better protection than antibodies that develop after natural COVID-19 infection.

Vaccine benefits outweigh any potential risks

• People typically experience relatively minor 副作用 from a COVID-19 疫苗, such as short-lived fever 和 fatigue that can be treated with over-the-counter medication.
• 的 疫苗s 不 give you COVID-19.
• 的 risk of experiencing a complication from the 疫苗 is extremely rare. 的re's a much higher risk of developing severe illness or long-term symptoms from natural infection of COVID-19 than there is of potentially developing serious 副作用 from a COVID-19 疫苗.
• It's estimated that 10 to 30 percent of people who have had COVID-19 develop long-term symptoms. 的se include chronic fatigue, 脑雾, difficulty breathing, 心率不齐, loss of taste 和 smell, 还有脱发.

COVID-19疫苗 are recommended for children

• 孩子 6个月大 can receive a COVID-19 疫苗.
• 而 COVID-19 in kids is not as serious as it is for adults, kids are still at risk of experiencing complications from the virus, such as hospitalization, 死亡, 和, 更常见的, 长COVID. A condition caused by the virus, known as MIS-C, can also develop after infection.
• COVID-19 vaccination is the best way to protect children from getting the virus 和 spreading it to other children, 家庭, 朋友, 老师, 和 people in the community.
• 的 副作用 experienced among kids are nearly identical as in adults.

COVID-19 vaccination is safe during 怀孕

• Pregnant 和 breastfeeding women are recommended to get a COVID-19 疫苗. 
• COVID-19 vaccination during 怀孕 和 breastfeeding provides protection for both mother 和 baby. Protective antibodies are passed onto baby via the bloodstream or through breastmilk.
• COVID-19疫苗 不 导致不育. 根据 发表的研究, 疫苗s 不 likely pose a risk for people who are pregnant.
• 孕妇 不 experience any worse complications or 副作用 from COVID-19疫苗 than non-pregnant people. However, women are more vulnerable to infections 和 viruses.
• 根据 research conducted by U of U Health, pregnant women with severe COVID-19 are at higher risk of 怀孕 complications such as preterm birth, 剖腹产, 和 high blood pressure. 的refore, COVID-19疫苗 are recommended during 怀孕.