Can I get COVID from the vaccine? Should I get it if I have health problems?

STRAIT – As COVID-19 vaccines roll out in the United States, many people still have a lot of questions about it.

Below, Dr Frank McGeorge from Local 4 answers some of the most common virus and vaccine questions we’ve received recently:

No. Recovery from a COVID-19 infection – regardless of which variant you have been exposed to – should also provide at least 90 days of immunity against other variants of SARS-CoV-2.

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People asked if health issues like COPD, bronchitis, heart attacks and the like would make the vaccine unsafe. Ultimately, health issues are more of a bigger reason for getting vaccinated. If you have any concerns, you should discuss them with your doctor who knows your medical history.

There is no particular problem after a joint replacement. You can get vaccinated whenever you are eligible.

No. There is no risk of someone transmitting the virus by getting the vaccine. MNA vaccines do not contain any trace of the live virus.

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Questions about the coronavirus? Ask Dr McGeorge