The Science Behind the Vaccine: Once Vaccinated, What Next?

Healthcare experts provide a COVID-19 vaccine overview with an update on recent findings, new emerging details, and why it is safe (or not for certain people) to receive. Your questions answered plus:

• When does the immunity kick in and how long does it last after getting the vaccine? 
• Can you still catch COVID-19 and infect others? 
• Does the vaccine work against mutations? 
• What’s been common (or not so common) side effects to be aware of? 
• Once I get the vaccine, if I get sick, how do I know if I actually have COVID or am just having side effects?
• What is the timeline and how do I figure out where I go to get it?
   

Presented by:
Dr. Fabian Fregoli MD, Chief Medical Officer, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
Nicholas Gilpin, DO, Chief Medical Officer, Beaumont Grosse Pointe and System Medical Director for Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, Beaumont Health
Dr. Binesh Patel, MD, Chief Medical Officer, McLaren Health Care Flint