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COVID-19 Vaccine Fact vs. Fiction: Can You Get COVID From a Vaccine?

None of the COVID-19 vaccines contain a live COVID-19 virus, so you cannot get COVID-19 from the vaccines.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Fact vs. Fiction: Side Effects

Short-term side effects from COVID-19 vaccines are similar to other symptoms you may experience after a vaccination.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Fact vs. Fiction: Wearing a Mask

After you've received a COVID-19 vaccine it takes time to be fully effective, and you may still catch COVID and have mild symptoms, so it’s important to still take precautions after getting vaccinated.

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