Published May 11, 2021 •
Updated on May 11, 2021 at 1:25 pm
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Does the COVID vaccine contain the virus? No, and it won t make you shed spike proteins or transmit COVID-19 to others in any way, experts say, explaining how the vaccines work in an effort to swat down rumors and misinformation.
Misinformation about the coronavirus has been rampant on social media since the pandemic began, and vaccinations are no different. One rumor that s popped up is that unvaccinated people can get sick simply from contact with those who have gotten the COVID vaccine as they shed viral particles. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android
Dr. Sharon Welbel, the director of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control for Cook County Health, said she understands some people might have concerns about the vaccine, but she, too, wished to inform people of what is known so far. Sandra Torres reports. vaccines Dec 10, 2020
The first COVID-19 vaccinations could begin within days after the Food and Drug Administration grants emergency use authorization of a vaccine, but that doesn’t mean life will go back to normal right away. Millions of vials must be safely and securely shipped across the country, in a logistical puzzle that could take months to complete.
When Can I Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Chicago Area?
After being approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use last week, the Centers for Disease and Control made recommendations for coronavirus vaccination best practices.
The FDA said the first doses of the vaccine should go to healthcare workers, specifically people working with coronavirus patients, and people at long-term care facilities.
In Chicago, first in line will be healthcare workers who treat COVID patients or conduct procedures that put them at high risk for COVID-19 spread at all 34 hospitals in the city, according to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady.
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