COVID-19 Vaccine Information
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. According to the CDC, COVID-19 vaccines were developed using science that has been around for decades. COVID 19-vaccines are effective at preventing severe illness from COVID-19 and limiting the spread of the virus that causes it. To learn more about vaccine safety and monitoring, visit cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety.html.
There is a remote chance that vaccines could cause a severe allergic reaction. This would likely occur within an hour of receiving the vaccine. Mild symptoms including muscle pain at the injection site, low-grade fever, and/or headache have been reported over the first few days after vaccination. Long-term side effects from vaccines are rare. Most side effects are expected to occur within the first six weeks of a vaccine.
You may visit the Virginia Department of Health and the CDC website for more information.
To learn if the COVID-19 vaccine is covered under your benefits, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions / Preguntas Frecuentes.