Fairbanks area health care providers came together in January of 2021 to answer common questions and concerns over the available COVID-19 vaccines.

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Ben Turman, PA-C: Can the vaccine give me COVID-19?

Mindona Billings, ANP: If I already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated?

Michael Burton, MD: Is it better to get natural immunity to COVID-19 rather than immunity from a vaccine?

Clay Triplehorn, DO: Is it safe to get a COVID-19 vaccine if I have an underlying medical condition or am a senior citizen?

Romel Wrenn, MD: Is it safe to get a COVID-19 vaccine if I have heart disease? 

Claire Stoltz, MD: Are there long-term side effects from COVID-19 vaccine?

Jenny Lessner, MD: Will the shot hurt or make me sick?

Terry Conklin, MD: Why do I need two COVID-19 shots?

Daniel McCulley, MD: Why is it important that long term care staff or those that work with seniors receives COVID-19 vaccine, even if seniors are vaccinated?

Angelique Ramirez, MD: I am now in the category that can receive vaccine. How do I sign up and where can I or my family get help scheduling?

Ken Starks, MD: I have allergies, is the vaccine okay for me?

Kerry Wappett, MD: Is the vaccine safe for pregnant women? Does it impact fertility?

Becky Taylor, MD: Can you receive the vaccine if you are breastfeeding?

Mishelle Nace, MD: After I get the vaccine, do I still need to wear a mask and socially distance?

Mara Becker, PA-C: If I develop symptoms that may be due to COVID-19 in the time period after vaccination, do I still need to get tested and self-isolate?

Claire Stoltz, MD: After getting a COVID-19 vaccine, will I test positive for COVID-19 on a viral test?

Jim Button, PharmD: Will a COVID-19 vaccine alter my DNA?

Laura Brunner, MD: Can my child get COVID-19 vaccine?

Ken Starks, MD: I saw on the news that a COVID-19 mutation was identified in the UK and another in South Africa. Will the current COVID-19 vaccine still be effective?