Covid-19 (Coronavirus 2019) Vaccine, Moderna(Intramuscular)

Covid-19 (Coronavirus 2019) Vaccine, Moderna(Intramuscular)

COVID-19 is a serious disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 (Serious Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2). COVID-19 is spread from person to person through the air.

COVID-19 can affect your lungs or other organs. Symptoms may be mild or serious and include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, tiredness, body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, runny or stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

The COVID-19 vaccine is used to help prevent severe disease and death from COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized emergency use of the Moderna vaccine only in adults.

COVID-19 vaccine does not contain coronavirus and cannot give you COVID-19.This vaccine will not treat an active COVID-19 infection.

Like any vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine may not provide protection in every person.

uses

What isCovid-19 (Coronavirus 2019) Vaccine, Moderna(Intramuscular)used for?

  • COVID-19

warnings

What is the most important information I should know aboutCovid-19 (Coronavirus 2019) Vaccine, Moderna(Intramuscular)?

You should not receive this vaccine if you've ever had an allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine. Your healthcare provider will determine whether any reaction you have would prevent you from safely getting the second dose.

If you are infected with COVID-19, are waiting for testing results, or are exposed to someone infected with COVID-19:You may not be able to receive this vaccine until you have no symptoms and/or your required quarantine period has ended. Receiving this vaccine will not make you less contagious to other people if you are infected with COVID-19 but you have no symptoms.

如果你有COVID-19 and were treated with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma:You should wait 90 days before getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Ask your doctor if you are unsure about any COVID-19 treatments you received.

Tell your vaccination provider if:

  • you have a fever;
  • you have any allergies;
  • you have had inflammation in or around your heart (myocarditis or pericarditis);
  • you have bleeding problems, or if you use a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven);
  • you have a weak immune system caused by disease or by using certain medicine;
  • you are pregnant or breastfeeding;
  • you've received any other COVID-19 vaccine; or
  • 你晕倒在接受注射。

COVID-19 is more likely to cause serious illness or death in a pregnant woman. Not all risks are known yet, but this vaccine is likely to be less harmful than becoming infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy.

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Side Effects

What are the side effects ofCovid-19 (Coronavirus 2019) Vaccine, Moderna(Intramuscular)?

Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction:hives; dizziness, weakness, fast heartbeats; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

An allergic reaction is more likely to occur within 1 hour after you receive the vaccine. You will be treated quickly if you have a reaction.

You should not receive this vaccine again if the first shot caused an allergic reaction.Your healthcare provider will determine if you can safely receive a second or third dose.

Becoming infected with COVID-19 is much more dangerous to your health than receiving this vaccine.

Some people receiving this vaccine had inflammation of the heart muscle or the lining around the heart within a few days after receiving this vaccine, but the risk of this side effect is very low.Seek medical attention right away if you have:

  • chest pain;
  • shortness of breath; or
  • fast or pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest.

Not all possible side effects are known.Common side effects may include:

  • fever, chills;
  • redness or a hardness and swelling where the shot was given;
  • swelling or tenderness under your arm;
  • nausea, vomiting;
  • feeling tired; or
  • headache, muscle pain, joint pain.

Other side effects, mild or serious, may occur with more widespread use of COVID-19 vaccine.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report vaccine side effects to the US Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-822-7967.

You may also use a smartphone-based program calledV-safeto communicate with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about any health problems you have after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine: www.cdc.gov/vsafe.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Can I takeCovid-19 (Coronavirus 2019) Vaccine, Moderna(Intramuscular)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

COVID-19 is more likely to cause serious illness or death in a pregnant woman. Not all risks are known yet, but this vaccine is likely to be less harmful than becoming infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy.

Interactions

What drugs and food should I avoid while takingCovid-19 (Coronavirus 2019) Vaccine, Moderna(Intramuscular)?

Avoid receiving other vaccines without first seeking medical advice.

Dosage Guidelines & Tips

How to takeCovid-19 (Coronavirus 2019) Vaccine, Moderna(Intramuscular)?

UseCovid-19 (Coronavirus 2019) Vaccine, Moderna(Intramuscular)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Read all vaccine information sheets provided to you.

COVID-19 vaccine is given as an injection (shot) into a muscle. The Moderna vaccine is given in a series of 2 shots given 1 month apart.You may need 3 shots if you have a weak immune system or have had an organ transplant.The third dose should be given at least 1 month after the second dose.

Be sure to receive only the Moderna type of COVID-19 vaccine for each dose.

You will receive a reminder card showing the date and type of each injection. Take this card with you when you get your second or third shot.

You will be "fully vaccinated" if it has beenat least 2 weekssince you received your last dose of this vaccine. You may become infected with COVID-19 if the vaccine has not had enough time to provide protection.

Even after you are fully vaccinated, keep using infection control methods when you are in public or around others who may not have been vaccinated.This includes social distancing, hand-washing, using protective face covering, disinfecting surfaces you touch a lot, and not sharing personal items with others.

Receiving a COVID-19 vaccine will not cause you to test positive on acoronavirus test.However, once your body develops immunity to COVID-19, you could test positive on anantibody test(a test to detect immunity in your body from previous exposure to coronavirus).

It is not known how long this vaccine will protect you from infection with COVID-19.It also is not known how long immunity will last in a person who's been infected with and recovered from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccine is still being studied and all of its risks are not yet known. Updated federal public health recommendations may be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html

What should I do if I missed a dose ofCovid-19 (Coronavirus 2019) Vaccine, Moderna(Intramuscular)?

Be sure to receive all recommended doses of COVID-19 vaccine or you may not be fully protected.Contact your vaccination provider or health department if you miss your second dose.

Overdose Signs

What happens if I overdose onCovid-19 (Coronavirus 2019) Vaccine, Moderna(Intramuscular)?

An overdose of this vaccine is unlikely to occur.

If you think you or someone else may have overdosed on:Covid-19 (Coronavirus 2019) Vaccine, Moderna(Intramuscular), call your doctor or the Poison Control center
(800) 222-1222
If someone collapses or isn't breathing after takingCovid-19 (Coronavirus 2019) Vaccine, Moderna(Intramuscular),拨打911
911

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