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Should I still get tested for COVID-19 after I've been vaccinated?
If you are fully vaccinated and get exposed to COVID-19, symptoms will determine whether you should get tested.
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Can I get the vaccine if I’m pregnant or nursing?
Yes, if you are pregnant or nursing you can and should get your COVID-19 vaccination. According to CDC, getting a COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant can protect you from severe illness from COVID-19.
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When will children under the age of 5 be eligible for the vaccine?
Children ages 6 months and older are currently authorized to receive the Pfizer vaccine.
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If I get a vaccination where will my information go? Can I be sure it will be kept safe?
Any information you provide to get your vaccine is confidential and will never be shared.
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How do I get the COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut?
Everyone 5 years and older is eligible to be vaccinated in Connecticut. You can get your vaccine wherever and whenever is most convenient for you–from your health care provider, a local clinic, or retail pharmacy.
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Can you mix COVID-19 vaccine booster shots?
If you are 18 years or older, you can choose which of the 3 available COVID vaccines to receive as a booster shot, regardless of the vaccine type you originally received. If you are 5-17 years old, you can get the Pfizer booster.
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Vaccinating Kids with Special Needs
Information and resources on vaccinating a child with special needs or disabilities
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Report suspected use of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
How do I report the suspected use of fake COVID vaccination cards?
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How frequently will my child be tested?
Schools will test students with signed consent forms on a weekly basis.
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Can my child participate in the Project COVID DeteCT program after it begins?
Yes. If you are interested in having your child participate in the COVID-19 Screening Testing Program, you can fill out a consent form at any time.
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Where can kids ages six months to eleven years get the vaccine?
Kids can be vaccinated by their pediatrician or at one of the hundreds of locations across the State with clinicians who are trained and ready to provide a COVID vaccine to children.
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Who should get an additional (third) primary series dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?
If you have a weakened immune system, please talk with your doctor about whether you should get an additional primary shot. An additional primary shot of a COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people who are vaccinated and might not have had a strong enough immune response. In contrast, a booster dose is recommended for people who are vaccinated and whose immune response weakened over time.
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Is the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory?
The State of Connecticut is not mandating vaccination.
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Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause infertility?
No, the COVID-19 vaccine doesn't cause infertility.
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How do we know the vaccines are safe?
The FDA approves a vaccine for use only if it is proven safe and effective, after clinical trials have been conducted with thousands of people, and when its benefits outweigh any risks.
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Once I’m vaccinated, do I have to continue wearing a mask or social distancing?
After you are vaccinated, the rules around mask and social distancing may apply differently.
After Getting Vaccinated