Will I be positive for COVID after being vaccinated? Will we need the vaccine every year?

DETROIT – Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Frank McGeorge has kept viewers up to date and informed on all fronts. He has answered your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

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Since nursing homes require a quick test before a visit, how does a recent vaccine affect the results?

Getting the vaccine will not make your test positive for COVID-19 in a rapid test or PCR. If your test is positive and is an accurate result, you were probably exposed before you received the vaccine or before protection was applied.

If I get the vaccine and get sick with COVID-19, can I pass it on to others?

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yea. If you are one of the few unlucky people who are not protected by the vaccine, you can still spread the virus to others.

You cannot get COVID when you receive a vaccine. None of the three authorized vaccines contains any live viruses.

Two weeks after receiving my first Modern vaccine, I noticed a slightly pink rash on the arm where I had the injection. Is this an injection allergy? Should I get a second chance next week?

A new letter published in the New England Journal of Medicine actually describes this delayed skin hypersensitivity reaction in 12 patients who received the first injection of the Modern vaccine. Most were treated with ice and antihistamines.

All twelve patients received the second injection and half had another similar delayed reaction. It is recommended that you still receive your second dose to be fully protected.

Do we need to get a COVID vaccine every year?

We do not know. Since vaccines are new, we don’t know how long the protection can last. Most experts think that we will probably need booster shots at some point to help boost our immunity and update our protection against new variants.

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If I get one of the COVID vaccines now, can I get a different vaccine a year from now?

We do not know. In theory, there may be benefits in getting a boost from the same brand as your original photo – practically speaking, this may not be possible for everyone.

Researchers will examine this issue before it becomes a problem. The CDC will likely offer some guidance if boosters are needed.

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