Is There A Grace Period For Receiving The COVID-19 Vaccine?
COVID-19Common questionIs there a grace period for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?Individuals who receive the second dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine no more than 4 days before (referred to as the “grace period”) or at any time after the recommended second dose date are considered to have completed the primary series.
How far apart are COVID-19 vaccine doses given?
Two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine should be given 3 weeks (21 days) apart.Two doses of Moderna vaccine should be given 4 weeks (28 days) apart.Only one dose of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen (J&J/Janssen) vaccine should be given.
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
Is it normal to have side effects after second COVID-19 vaccine?
Side effects after your second shot may be more intense than the ones you experienced after your first shot. These side effects are normal signs that your body is building protection and should go away within a few days.
Possible Side Effects After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
What happens if you take Tylenol before the COVID-19 vaccine?
Studies have shown that Tylenol (acetaminophen) and NSAIDs might have some effect on how the immune system works, but we don't know if this would cause COVID-19 vaccines to be less effective. To be extra cautious, it's best to avoid taking OTC pain relievers before you get your shot.
Why You Should Avoid Pain Relievers Before Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
When should you take the second COVID-19 vaccine?
The timing between your first and second shots depends on which vaccine you received. If you received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, you should get your second shot 3 weeks (or 21 days) after your first.
COVID-19 Vaccines that Require 2 Shots