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Can minors get a COVID-19 booster?
It is recommended that everyone 6 months and older get a booster shot. Minors ages 5-17 years old can get the booster.
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Will the vaccine give me COVID-19?
No, the vaccine will not give you COVID-19. COVD-19 vaccines do not use the live COVID-19 virus.
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Are there any long term side effects of the vaccine on children?
Serious side effects that would cause a long-term health problem are highly unlikely. Millions of children have received COVID-19 vaccines, and no long-term side effects have been detected.
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What should I do if I have to provide proof of vaccination?
The CDC Covid-19 vaccine card, your provider’s portal record, VAMS certificate, CT WiZ official immunization record, and SMART Health Card are all acceptable forms of proof of your COVID-19 vaccination.
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Is it okay to get my second dose of vaccine later than the recommended timing?
Is it a problem if I wait for a longer time before my second shot?
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What are the differences between the different COVID-19 vaccines available?
There are differences between the vaccine types, but all three vaccines currently authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are highly effective based on trials.
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Is it free to get the vaccine?
Vaccines are administered free of charge in Connecticut.
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Can businesses or employers access the CT WiZ or the CT WiZ Public Portal to verify an employee’s vaccine status?
No, per state law, businesses or employers cannot access the CT’s Immunization Information System, called CT WiZ, or the CT WiZ Public Portal, for their employee’s immunization records.
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How long will it take to receive test results?
Results should be available within 24-48 hours from when the sample was collected.
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How will the school protect my child’s privacy?
Testing results will be shared only for public health purposes, which may include notifying close contacts that they may have been exposed to COVID-19 and taking other steps to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in your school community.
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Who will conduct the test?
Tests will be done by the state’s COVID-19 testing partners. Staff from these testing partners will collect swabs from students at their school during the school day.
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Does my child have to participate in the screening testing program?
No, your child is not required to be tested. Participation in this program is voluntary.
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Can I get free transportation to my vaccine appointment?
How can I find transportation to get my COVID-19 shot?
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Who can get a COVID-19 booster shot?
Booster shots are recommended for everyone 5 years and older. You should get your first booster if it has been at least two months since you received J&J or five months since you received a second shot of Pfizer or Moderna. People in certain groups or situations can get a 2nd COVID-19 booster.
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I have seasonal allergies, can I get the vaccine?
It is considered safe to get the vaccine if you suffer from seasonal allergies.
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Do I need to get the vaccine if I already had COVID-19?
Yes, you can and should get the vaccine if you previously were infected with the COVID-19 virus.
Getting the Vaccine