Vaccine info in ASL

Both Pfizer and Moderna require two vaccinations with 21/28 day intervals. Be aware that within a day or two after getting the vaccine, you may experience some mild side effects. Drink plenty of water!

**It takes about one or two weeks for the vaccine to build protection in your body after receiving the second shot**

If your symptoms persist and you get severe allergies, contact your doctor.

Check with your state government for your state’s vaccine distribution plan!

For more information about vaccinations, visit CDC.gov/2019-ncov/vaccines.

ID: TraciAnn, a white woman with brown hair, is wearing a black shirt sitting in front of a white wall. She signs while text appears on video: Currently, there are 2 approved COVID-19 vaccines. (Blue appear on the left “PFIZER” and yellow on the right “MODERNA”). Both require two shots. The time interval between two shots slightly differ between the two types. (Blue (Pfizer) on the left “21 days” and yellow (Moderna) on the right “28 days”). Side effects tend to start within a day or two after getting the vaccine. They should go away in a few days. In the area where you got shot, common side effects are: (green text on the top “pain, swelling, redness”). Common side effects in the body are: (green text on the top “fever, chills, tiredness, headache”). As you experience side effects, it’s important to drink plenty of water! If your symptoms persist and you get severe allergies, contact your doctor. After receiving the vaccinations, they do not immediately give you protection. They need a week or two for it to build protection after your second shot.

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