![]() ![]() This triggers the immune system to recognize and attack the COVID-19 virus if the body is exposed to it in the future. ![]() Once the adenovirus enters cells in the body, this gene tells the cells to make copies of the spike protein. The Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine contains an adenovirus (a type of virus that is different from the coronavirus that causes COVID-19), which has been changed in the lab so that it contains the gene (piece of DNA) for the COVID-19 virus’s spike protein. This doesn’t cause disease, but it does help teach the immune system to recognize and attack the virus if the body is exposed to it in the future. After a person gets the vaccine, the mRNA enters cells in the body and tells them to make copies of the COVID-19 virus’s “spike” protein (the protein that normally helps the virus infect human cells). The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines contain messenger RNA (mRNA), which is a type of genetic material. To learn more, see “Recommended COVID-19 vaccine schedules” below. ![]() The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has different recommended dosing schedules for the COVID-19 vaccines, based on the type of vaccine, a person’s age, and whether or not they have a weakened immune system. But no vaccine is 100% effective, so some people who are fully vaccinated might still become infected with COVID-19 and get sick. They have also been shown to be very good at lowering the risk of getting very sick, being hospitalized, or dying from COVID-19 if you are infected. Īll of these vaccines have been found to lower the risk of being infected with COVID-19. To learn more about these vaccines, visit the FDA’s website at. The Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine is authorized for people 18 years of age and older who can't get or don't want to get one of the other COVID-19 vaccines.The Novavax vaccine is authorized for people 12 years of age and older.The Moderna vaccine is authorized for people 6 months of age or older.The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is authorized for people 6 months of age or older.In addition, some COVID-19 vaccines have received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the FDA for the ages below: The Moderna vaccine (Spikevax) is approved by the FDA for people 18 years of age or older.The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine (Comirnaty) is approved by the FDA for people 12 years of age or older.Two of the vaccines are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Which COVID-19 vaccines are available?įour COVID-19 vaccines are available in the US. To learn more, see Vaccinations and Flu Shots for People with Cancer. Because of this, it’s best to talk with your doctor before getting any type of vaccine. There are some other types of vaccines that might not be safe for some people with cancer, but this depends on many factors, such as the type of vaccine, the type of cancer a person has (had), if they're still being treated for cancer, and if their immune system is working properly. (See “Should cancer patients and survivors get the vaccine?”) However, the vaccine might be less effective in some people with cancer. People with cancer (or with a history of cancer) can get the COVID-19 vaccine safely. ![]() (*The NCCN is an alliance of many of the nation’s leading cancer centers that provides detailed guidelines on cancer treatment and cancer care.) Is it safe for people with cancer to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Since the situation for every person is different, it is best to discuss the benefits and possible risks of getting the COVID-19 vaccine with your cancer doctor, who can advise you. The American Cancer Society (ACS) supports the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)* recommendation that all people with cancer should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Here we’ll discuss some of the questions people with cancer (or with a history of cancer) or the people caring for them might have about the COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccines (also called immunizations or vaccinations) are now available to help protect against COVID-19. (To learn more about COVID-19 and how it might affect cancer patients and caregivers, see Questions About COVID-19 and Cancer.) The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, continues to have a serious impact on many people, including people with cancer, their families, and caregivers. ![]()
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