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Providers Answer COVID 19 Vaccine Questions

Topic Contents:

How can we end the pandemic?
What is the real risk posed by the pandemic?
Can you explain how this virus spreads, what some of the new strains do and why it’s all so alarming?
How does the virus work, and can you explain immunity?
What are the myths around COVID-19? What's the danger?
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe and effective?
How do the current vaccinations work?
Are these vaccines really new? Can they be trusted?
Are you confident in the vaccines?
Why should I get vaccinated? Will I still need a face covering?
Will the vaccine alter my DNA?
Can you explain testing and how we know the vaccines work?
What about the body’s response to the vaccine?
What about physical responses to the vaccinations?
What will I feel when I get my vaccination? Can I prepare for my vaccination?
Can you tell me a bit more about the different responses to vaccination?
If I get my vaccine and I feel some responses, am I getting COVID-19?
Should I be vaccinated if I've already had and recovered from COVID-19?
What if I’m pregnant and/or lactating? Should I get vaccinated?

Will the vaccine alter my DNA?

Joshua Kern, MD is a primary care physician and serves as the vice president of medical affairs at St. Luke's.

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Will the vaccine alter my DNA?

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