COVID Myths vs Facts

covid-19 myths vs. facts

While hundreds of thousands of Fulton County residents have already been vaccinated against COVID-19, we know there are many people who still have questions about vaccines.

We want to make sure you have the information you need to make this important decision about your health.

www.fultoncountyga.gov/covidvaccine or call 404-613-8150

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Myths vs. facts

Myth: "I'll Wait and See"

Truth: Hundreds of millions of people have already received COVID-19 vaccinations. The longer you wait, the greater your chance of becoming infected from COVID-19.

MYTH: "I already had COVID-19, so I'm good"

Truth: Even if you already had COVID-19, you still need to be vaccinated. It’s true that your body does build up some natural immunity after you are sick, but vaccines will protect you better and longer.

MYTH: "Vaccines give you COVID-19"

Truth: The COVID-19 vaccines do NOT contain live virus and can’t infect you.  
You might have some mild side effects for a day or two, which is normal.

MYTH: "COVID-19 Vaccines alter your DNA"

Truth: False. COVID-19 vaccines don’t interfere with your DNA and cannot change it.

MYTH: "COVID-19 vaccines are still experimental"

Truth: The science used to make COVID-19 vaccines has existed for decades, and the vaccines have been tested in the largest vaccine trials to date. They have been proven to be both safe and effective

MYTH: "COVID-19 vaccines aren't for people who look like me"

Truth: COVID-19 vaccines are for everyone 12+. The COVID-19 vaccines used in the United States included the largest clinical trials of any vaccine ever, including people of all races and ethnicities. 

MYTH: "My faith is strong, so I don't need a vaccine"

Truth: COVID-19 vaccines are for everyone 12+. The COVID-19 vaccines used in the United States included the largest clinical trials of any vaccine ever, including people of all races and ethnicities. 

MYTH: "Vaccines Cause Infertility"

Truth: Vaccines do not affect the reproductive system and do not cause infertility.

MYTH: "Vaccines Cost Money"

Truth: COVID-19 vaccines are free to everyone age 12 and over, even if you don’t have insurance.

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myths vs. facts

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COVID-19 Myths vs Facts

While hundreds of thousands of Fulton County residents have already been vaccinated against COVID-19, we know there are many people who still have questions about vaccines. We want to make sure you have the information you need to make this important decision about your health.
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