Can I get COVID from the vaccine? Should I get it if I have health issues?

DETROIT – As COVID-19 vaccines are introduced in the United States, several people still have many questions about it.

Then Dr. Frank McGeorge of Local 4 answers some of the most common questions about the virus and vaccine we’ve received recently:

Recovery from a COVID-19 infection, regardless of the variant to which it was exposed, should provide at least 90 days of immunity against other variants of SARS-CoV-2.

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People have wondered if health issues such as COPD, bronchitis, heart attacks and more would make the vaccine unsafe. Ultimately, health problems are one of the most important reasons to get the vaccine. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor about your health history.

There are no special concerns after a joint replacement. You can get vaccinated whenever you want.

No, there is no risk of someone getting the virus against the vaccine. MRNA vaccines do not contain any trace of the living virus.

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Do you have questions about the coronavirus? Ask Dr. McGeorge