Can I catch COVID from the vaccine? Should I Get It If I Have Health Problems?

DETROIT – While COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out in the US, several people still have a lot of questions about it.

Below, Dr. Frank McGeorge from Local 4 some of the most common virus and vaccine-related questions we’ve recently received:

No. Recovery from a COVID-19 infection – regardless of which variant you have been exposed to – must also provide at least 90 days of immunity to other SARS-CoV-2 variants.

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People have asked if health conditions like COPD, bronchitis, heart attacks, and more would make the vaccine unsafe. Ultimately, health problems are more of a bigger reason to get the vaccine. If you have any concerns, you should discuss this with your doctor who knows your health history.

There is no special concern after a joint replacement. You can get vaccinated when you qualify.

No. There is no risk of someone spreading the virus by getting the vaccine. The MRNA vaccines do not contain any trace of the live virus.

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Questions about coronavirus? Ask Dr. McGeorge