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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: As experts learn more about the novel coronavirus, news and information changes. For the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit the<\/i> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

Who can get the coronavirus vaccine?<\/a> | What to expect after vaccination<\/a> | Do I really need two doses?<\/a> | Infection after vaccination<\/a> | Face masks and social distancing<\/a> | Travel restrictions<\/a> | Seeing family and friends<\/a> | Immunity<\/a> | Donating blood<\/a> | Exercising<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Since the COVID-19 virus began spreading in the U.S., health experts have stressed the importance of a <\/span>vaccine for COVID-19<\/span><\/a>. Clinical trials were fast-tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and there are now three vaccines available in the States: the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, and the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. While this is a great step forward in stopping the spread of the pandemic, does it mean you can go mask-less and re-join social gatherings once you\u2019re vaccinated? Yes and no. Here\u2019s what you need to know about getting vaccinated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who can get the COVID vaccine?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Everyone 12 years of age and older can now get a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. The Pfizer vaccine was recently authorized for adolescents ages 12-15. Age is a determining factor for which vaccine is appropriate. If you are 12 years old for example, you can only get the Pfizer COVID vaccine, but if you are 18 or older, you can get any COVID vaccine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick comparison of the three available COVID vaccines in the US.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nModerna COVID-19 Vaccine<\/b><\/td>\nPfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine<\/b><\/td>\nJanssen COVID-19 Vaccine (J & J COVID-19 Vaccine)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age group eligible<\/span><\/td>\n18+ years old<\/span><\/td>\n12+ years old<\/span><\/td>\n18+ years old<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dosing schedule<\/span><\/td>\n2 doses, 28 days (1 month) apart<\/span><\/td>\n2 doses, 21 days (3 weeks) apart<\/span><\/td>\n1 single dose<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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According to the <\/span>CDC<\/span><\/a>, there are many ways to find a vaccine provider near you:<\/span><\/p>\n