A quick guide - vaccination against COVID-19 with the ChAdOx1-S [recombinant] COVID-19 vaccine (2021)
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This quick guide offers basic information about COVID-19, the ChAdOx1-S [recombinant] COVID-19 vaccine and what to expect following vaccination.
- What is COVID-19?
- Who is most at risk from COVID-19?
- Why get vaccinated against COVID-19?
- How is the vaccine given?
- How does the ChAdOx1-S [recombinant] COVID-19 vaccine work?
- Does the vaccine cause side effects?
- What should I do in case of side effects?
- Could I get a severe allergic reaction?
- Is the ChAdOx1-S [recombinant] COVID-19 vaccine safe?
- What are blood clots? How do they develop? What are platelets?
- Are some blood clots dangerous? What happens if my platelet levels are too low?
- Does the vaccine work in everyone?
- Who should not get the ChAdOx1-S [recombinant]COVID-19 vaccine?
- I already had COVID-19. Should I still get vaccinated?
- I currently have COVID-19. Can I still get vaccinated?
- I am pregnant (or breastfeeding). Should I still get vaccinated?
- I am an older adult. Is it safe for me to take the vaccine? Does the vaccine work for older adults?
- Is the ChAdOx1-S [recombinant] COVID-19 vaccine safe for persons with medical conditions?
- Can children and adolescents below 18 years receive the ChAdOx1-S [recombinant] COVID-19 vaccine?
- How many doses do I need?
- Can I receive the COVID-19 vaccine on the same day as another vaccine?
- How long does it take the vaccine to work?
- After getting vaccinated, do I still need to continue with protective measures?
- What are the ingredients of an ChAdOx1-S [recombinant] COVID-19 vaccine?