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Our answers to your questions about the vaccine.
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Your questions answered:
- The state launched a new registration website for vaccines this week. What does it do?
- What is the updated timeline for vaccinations?
- Can I choose which vaccine I get?
- What are the major differences between the three vaccines?
- What does efficacy rate mean?
- If I’ve been vaccinated, why do I still need to wear a mask in public?
- I’m a parent who’s been vaccinated. If I want to bring my children to visit another household where the adults have all been vaccinated but the children have not, what should I do?
- When will a vaccine be approved for children?
- I’m a Maine resident. Do I still need to quarantine or be tested after traveling to other states?
- What about international travel? Have the rules changed for visiting Canada or other countries?
- How will the vaccination requirement for out-of-state visitors be enforced prior to May 1 or from non-exempt states after that?
- What about outdoor summer concerts and festivals?
- What is the latest anticipated timeline for vaccinations in Maine?
- Are there any medical exceptions that would allow someone to get vaccinated before their age group?
- When should I preregister even if it’s not my turn for vaccination?
- Should I register or preregister at multiple sites?
- I’m fully vaccinated, as are my friends or family. Can we get together (privately) for dinner or to socialize without wearing masks?
- With vaccines becoming more widely available, should I hold out to get a shot made by a particular manufacturer?
- I registered with multiple vaccine providers, including MaineHealth, and recently received my first shot at another clinic. Can I take my name off MaineHealth’s list?
- It’s been more than two weeks since I received my second vaccine shot. Is it finally safe for me to hug my grandkids again?
- Why do I still need to wear a mask in public or with non-vaccinated family if I’m fully inoculated?
- How can I get vaccinated?
- Can I get vaccinated by my primary care physician or at a local, independent doctor’s office?
- I’m over age 70 and successfully registered for a vaccine with MaineHealth. That was weeks ago, though, and I haven’t heard anything. What do I do?
- What happens if I miss my appointment call? Will I lose my spot in line?
- I registered with MaineHealth but still want to confirm that I’m “on the list.” Is there a way to do that?
- I’m a seasonal Maine resident who is still here, but my primary care physician is in another state. Can I get vaccinated here?
- How common are allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines?
- Are people with known allergies more likely to have a reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine?
- What if I had an allergic reaction (as opposed to more normal side effects) to the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine? Should I get the second dose?
- Does the second dose pack a stronger punch than the first and cause more severe side effects?
- Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other vaccines or around the same time?
- Will I be able to get vaccinated at my local pharmacy when it is my turn, just like the flu shot?
- I have a condition that weakens my immune system. Should I receive the vaccine?
- What about family physicians, specialists, nurses and technicians who routinely see patients but don’t work for hospitals? Are they being vaccinated?
- How will people know when it is their turn?
- Nursing home residents are getting vaccines now. But what about those in assisted-living or group homes?
- How do the vaccines work?
- Will I have to pay to be vaccinated?
- Are there side effects to the vaccines?
- Are health care workers required to get the vaccinations?
- When do Maine’s smaller hospitals get the vaccines?
- How soon will vaccines bring an end to this pandemic?
- Is the vaccine a live virus?
- Can I get COVID-19 from the vaccine?
- Did the vaccines get fully tested?
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Masking, physical distancing and frequent hand washing are still recommended, at least until experts learn more about the performance of vaccines in real-life situations.
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