Question
Why should I get a vaccine against COVID-19?
22 December 2020. Related: All topics, COVID-19.
Answer
The main reason to get the vaccine is to protect yourself against COVID-19.
COVID-19 can be deadly – it is much better to be protected. Even people who recover from COVID-19 often have symptoms that last for many months. This is called long COVID and is still being studied.
If you have been offered the vaccine it is because of your personal level of risk. The vaccine may also protect your friends, family and contacts at work.
This is one of more than 65 questions about COVID vaccines. It was produced by and for people living with HIV.
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