AwesomeCapital: Covid-19 Vaccine — Frequently Asked Questions

Sunday, January 17, 2021

How does each of the available Covid-19 vaccines work?

What do we know about each vaccine’s efficacy?

How long will the vaccines work? Are booster doses required?

Do the vaccines prevent transmission of the virus to others?

What do we know about each of the vaccines’ short-term safety?

How should early side effects be managed?

What do we know about the vaccines’ long-term safety?

How and when are the vaccines being made available?

Are the recommendations the same for each of the available vaccines?

Is one vaccine preferable to the other for specific patients?

Are there contraindications to any of the vaccines?

Can a patient with a history of an allergic reaction receive the vaccine?

Should immunocompromised patients receive the vaccine?

Should pregnant or breastfeeding women receive the vaccine?

Are there minimum or maximum ages for patients to receive the vaccine?

How do I arrange for administration of the vaccine to my patient?

What capabilities need to be immediately available when the vaccine is administered?

Should acetaminophen or nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs be taken prior to vaccination to prevent postvaccination symptoms?

What instructions should I provide to a patient after vaccination?

What is “v-safe”? Should my patients enroll?

Is there anything I need to watch for or report after administration of a vaccine? How do I report it?

Are there systems in place to make sure a patient receives the second dose?

Can the second dose be given sooner than 21 or 28 days if that will help to ensure it is received?

Can the second dose be given later than 21 or 28 days and still be effective?

Should vaccination be delayed if a patient has any symptoms or is actively ill?

Should a patient who was exposed to Covid-19 receive the vaccine in order to prevent the disease?

Should patients who have recovered from Covid-19 receive the vaccine?

Should a patient who is diagnosed with Covid-19 shortly after the first dose still receive the second scheduled dose?

Should a patient who received an antibody treatment, convalescent serum, or both for Covid-19 receive the vaccine?

Does the second inoculation need to be the same vaccine?

After people receive the vaccine, should there be any testing to determine whether the vaccine worked?

How does the vaccine affect the evaluation of a patient and diagnostic testing for possible Covid-19?

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