COVID-19 vaccines

Is it true? Get the facts on COVID-19 vaccines

Find accurate, evidence-based answers to questions or misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.

Information on this page is currently being updated. Read the latest advice from ATAGI on COVID-19 booster doses for early 2023.

The importance of credible information

We encourage you to rely on reputable sources of information to help you make informed choices and stay up to date on the latest information about COVID-19 vaccines.

The information below can help you make informed decisions – and get information from a trusted source. Our medical advisors provide these answers. 

Answers to common questions on COVID-19 vaccines is available in 63 languages.

Do people who have had COVID-19 and recovered need to get vaccinated?

Do kids need to get vaccinated if they don’t get severely ill from COVID-19?

Do people have to receive all their recommended doses and do they have to be the same type of COVID-19 vaccine for it to be effective?

How long will the COVID-19 vaccine last once I have had two doses?

How long does it take for the vaccines to work?

Do COVID-19 vaccines cause infertility?

Do COVID-19 vaccines cause autoimmune diseases?

Were COVID-19 vaccines developed too quickly to be safe?

Are COVID-19 vaccines not effective?

Do I have to wait between getting the Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccine?

Do COVID-19 vaccines contain a microchip or any kind of tracking technology?

Can COVID-19 vaccines alter my DNA?

Can COVID-19 vaccines connect me to the internet?

Does injecting into the bloodstream, instead of muscle, cause TTS or myocarditis?

Do COVID-19 vaccines affect menstruation?

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