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How will getting a vaccine benefit my family and community?

Can I get COVID-19 from either of the authorized vaccines?

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine

How do I know if it’s safe for me personally to get a COVID-19
vaccine?

Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine even if I’ve already had
COVID-19?

Can I choose which authorized COVID-19 vaccine I get?

Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine and flu or other vaccines at the
same time?

Can I change my mind after scheduling a time to get a
vaccine?

How many doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will I need to take?
Will I need a booster dose?

Do I need to get both vaccine doses at the same VA facility?

What should I know if I get a COVID-19 vaccine outside of VA?

After getting a COVID-19 vaccine

Will I have side effects after I get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Can I still get COVID-19 after I get the vaccine?

How long will a vaccine protect me from COVID-19?

If I get a COVID-19 vaccine, can I stop wearing a mask in VA
facilities?

For answers to more frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines,