Effectiveness

Vaccines work by teaching our bodies how to recognize and fight off infections from things like viruses and bacteria. Although vaccines can make you feel a little sick, this is usually a good sign. There are special cells in the body that are trained to fight infection, and the vaccine helps them to train better. Feeling sick after a vaccine...READ MORE

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for children older than 6 months. They are especially helpful in preventing hospitalization and serious illness from COVID-19. Although there are some risks associated with vaccination, the risks of serious complications are far higher for unvaccinated people who get COVID-19 than for any risks associated with vaccination. Children can also act as carriers of the...READ MORE

A research study published in 2023 examined the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines specifically in Alaska Native / American Indian (ANAI) peoples. It showed that vaccines were very effective at preventing severe COVID-19 disease and hospitalization in ANAI peoples. Vaccination in ANAI communities reduced the number of people who became severely sick or hospitalized from COVID-19....READ MORE