Will I test positive for COVID after I have been vaccinated? Will we need a vaccine every year?

DETROIT – Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Frank McGeorge has kept viewers updated and informed on all fronts. He answered your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

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Because nursing homes require a quick test before a visit, how does it affect recent vaccine results?

Taking the vaccine will not make you test positive for COVID-19 on a rapid test or a PCR test. If you pass a positive test and it is a correct result, you have probably been exposed before receiving the vaccine or before starting protection.

If I get the vaccine and get COVID-19, can I pass it on to others?

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Yes. If you are one of the few unlucky people who are not protected by the vaccine, you will still be able to spread the virus to others.

You cannot get COVID from the vaccine. None of the three authorized vaccines contain any live virus.

Two weeks after receiving my first Moderna vaccine, I noticed a slightly pink rash on my arm, where I received the shot. Is this a shot allergy? Should I take the second shot next week?

A new letter published in the New England Journal of Medicine actually describes this delayed hypersensitive skin reaction in 12 patients who all received the first shot of the Moderna vaccine. Most were treated with ice and antihistamines.

All twelve patients continued to receive the second blow and half had another similar delayed reaction. It is recommended that you continue to get the second dose to be completely protected.

Do we need to get a COVID vaccine every year?

We do not know. Because the vaccines are new, we don’t know how long the protection could last. Most experts believe that we will probably need booster photos at some point to help us boost our immunity and update our protection against new variants.

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If I get one of the COVID vaccines now, will I be able to get another vaccine a year from now?

We do not know. Theoretically, it might be beneficial to get a boost from the same brand as the original photo – practically speaking, which may not be possible for everyone.

Researchers will look at this question before it becomes a problem. The CDC is likely to provide some guidance if stimulants become necessary.

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