Myths and Facts
Misinformation and myths about COVID-19 have been spreading fast. Here we will share the most common COVID-19 myths, so we can set the record straight.

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You can get COVID-19 from the vaccine.
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YOU CANNOT get COVID-19 from the vaccine because it does not contain the live virus.

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Viral tests look for the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Since there is no live virus in the vaccine, the vaccine cannot affect your test result.
It is possible to get infected with the virus before the vaccine has had time to fully protect your body.

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Vaccines build immunity without the damaging effects that COVID-19 can have.
Allowing the disease to spread until herd immunity is reached will cause millions of deaths and even more people living with the long term effects of the virus.

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Although extremely rare, people can have severe allergic reactions to ingredients used in a vaccine.
It is recommended that people with a history of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) to the ingredients of the vaccine should not be vaccinated.

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