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Frequently Asked Questions Resources
- California's SMARTER Plan
- Comparing the COVID-19 Vaccines: How Are They Different?
- How does self-testing work?
- Information about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
- What are the different types of COVID-19 tests?
- What is a variant?
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- Will a COVID-19 vaccine alter my DNA?
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No. COVID-19 vaccines do not change or interact with your DNA in any way. Both mRNA and viral vector COVID-19 vaccines deliver instructions (genetic material) to our cells to start building protection against the virus that causes COVID-19. However, the material never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where our DNA is kept.
- Can receiving a COVID-19 vaccine cause you to be magnetic?
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No. Receiving a COVID-19 vaccine will not make you magnetic, including at the site of vaccination which is usually your arm. COVID-19 vaccines do not contain ingredients that can produce an electromagnetic field at the site of your injection. All COVID-19 vaccines are free from metals.
- Do any of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States shed or release any of their components?
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No. Vaccine shedding is the term used to describe the release or discharge of any of the vaccine components in or outside of the body. Vaccine shedding can only occur when a vaccine contains a weakened version of the virus. None of the vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. contain a live virus. mRNA and viral vector vaccines are the two types of currently authorized COVID-19 vaccines available.
- Is it safe for me to get a COVID-19 vaccine if I would like to have a baby one day?
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Yes. If you are trying to become pregnant now or want to get pregnant in the future, you may get a COVID-19 vaccine when one is available to you.
There is currently no evidence that COVID-19 vaccination causes any problems with pregnancy, including the development of the placenta. In addition, there is no evidence that female or male fertility problems are a side effect of any vaccine, including COVID-19 vaccines.
- Will getting a COVID-19 vaccine cause me to test positive for COVID-19 on a viral test?
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No. None of the authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines cause you to test positive on viral tests, which are used to see if you have a current infection.
If your body develops an immune response to vaccination, which is the goal, you may test positive on some antibody tests. Antibody tests indicate you had a previous infection and that you may have some level of protection against the virus.
COVID Treatment Options
- Monoclonal Antibodies for High-Risk COVID-19 Positive Patients
- HHS ASPR Public Health Emergency – COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics
- HHS CombatCOVID
- CDPH Q&A on Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Information for Providers and Facilities
- NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines
- IDSA Treatment Guidelines
- mAb Treatment Location: call 1-877-332-6585 (English Language); 1-877-366-0310 (Spanish Language)
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- Overview of Options
- Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (PAXLOVID)
- Molnupiravir (LAGEVRIO)
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