The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are fully FDA-approved for adults and teens. While they started with emergency use, they have since met the FDA’s rigorous safety and effectiveness standards after months of study and millions of doses.
Variants can emerge and cause spikes at any time. Vaccination and boosters remain the best defense against severe illness. Langdon residents have chosen to vaccinate to protect their families, maintain their health, and ensure they can continue to work and care for loved ones.
COVID-19 is life-threatening, and vaccination significantly reduces the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and long-term complications. It’s a simple step to protect yourself and those around you.
Children are just as likely to contract COVID as adults, especially with new variants. Vaccinating them helps prevent serious illness and reduces the chance of spreading the virus to others.
Cases of vaccine-related heart inflammation are extremely rare and far less severe than the risks associated with COVID. The benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks.
Children receive a lower dose tailored to their age group to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Immunity can wane over time, as with many vaccines. Boosters strengthen and extend protection, reducing the risk of severe illness from COVID and its variants.
No. The vaccine and booster are free, regardless of your insurance or immigration status.
No, the vaccine does not affect your DNA.
No, there is no microchip or tracking device in the vaccine.
No, the vaccine does not contain the live virus, so it cannot cause COVID-19.
Mild side effects like a sore arm or fever may occur but typically disappear within a day or two.
The risk of severe reaction to the vaccine is extremely low. However, the risk of severe illness, long-term complications, or death from COVID-19 is much higher for unvaccinated individuals.
No, there is no evidence that the vaccine affects fertility. Claims linking the vaccine to infertility have been debunked by scientific research.
Yes, vaccinated individuals are less likely to spread COVID and are infectious for a shorter period than unvaccinated individuals.
Breakthrough cases are expected, but vaccinated individuals typically experience milder symptoms and are much less likely to be hospitalized.
Absolutely. We provide these facts to help everyone in our community make informed decisions that are right for them and their families.