COVID-19 Vaccination

Find information about COVID-19 vaccination, including the clinical trial and research process, safety, and distribution.

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Why Is There a Waiting Period Between COVID-19 Vaccine Doses?

May 10, 2021

Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines against COVID-19 require a few weeks wait between the first and second dose. Here's why. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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How Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Affect Mammograms?

May 7, 2021

Swollen lymph nodes are a rare side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine and also could affect mammograms. Learn more from UPMC experts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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What Activities Are Safer After COVID-19 Vaccination?

May 3, 2021

Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you may begin to resume some of the activities you've had to put off because of the pandemic. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Affect Fertility?

April 22, 2021

Online rumors that claim authorized COVID-19 vaccines can cause infertility are false and have no backing in scientific data. Learn more from UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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How Age and Sex Could Affect COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects

April 12, 2021

Different factors like your age and sex could affect whether you experience side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More

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Why You Shouldn’t Post Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card Publicly

April 9, 2021

Sharing your COVID-19 vaccination card on social media or other public platforms could risk identity theft or other problems. Read More

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How UPMC Has Cared for Our Communities Amid COVID-19

April 2, 2021

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, UPMC's top priority is to provide world-class care to our communities. Read More

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Should I Get Vaccinated if I Have COVID-19?

March 19, 2021

Should people with a current or past COVID-19 infection get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here's what you need to know. Read More

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Guidelines After Being Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19

March 12, 2021

Millions of people now have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. What protocols should they follow? Here's what you need to know. Read More

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