Millions of people are now being immunized with the new Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines. Are they effective? Are they safe? Infectious disease and global health expert Carlos del Rio, MD, of Emory University answers your questions.
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Can I take the vaccine if I have immune disease, cancer, or am on immunosuppressive drugs?
0:44 Can I take the vaccine if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
1:16 Can I take the vaccine if I have allergies?
1:38 What if I have a history of severe allergic reactions?
2:16 Can I take the vaccine if I already had COVID-19?
2:55 Is either of the vaccines better than the other, and can I switch between doses?
3:42 Can I take only take 1 dose to minimize risk?
4:20 I had the first dose and still got COVID-19. Should I take the 2nd dose?
5:15 I missed my appointment for the 2nd dose. How late can I still get it?
5:54 Are there natural ways to improve my immunity?
6:30 Will virus mutations make the vaccine less effective?
7:09 How long does protection last?
