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Available vaccines
At this time, there are three different vaccines available: Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax (Novavax is only
authorized for persons age 12 and older). The CDC does not recommend one of the vaccines over the
other. Each vaccine helps protect people from getting very sick with COVID-19. Not all vaccination
locations will have each vaccine available. The most important thing is not to miss an opportunity to get
vaccinated. For more information on the vaccines, visit CDC: COVID-19 Vaccines
(www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/).
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COVID-19 VACCINE BASICS
Side effects
Some people have side effects after getting the vaccine. Side effects usually last one or two days and
usually do not prevent you from daily activities. You may have:
▪ A sore arm
▪ Muscle aches
▪ Tiredness
▪ Headache
▪ Fever/chills
If you have serious side effects, go to a hospital, or call 911.
09/18/2024
To obtain this information in a different format, contact health.communications@state.mn.us