The two-dose Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and the Moderna vaccine do this with mRNA technology, while the one-dose Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen shot is a vector vaccine. This means that you can develop immunity against COVID-19 without being exposed to it.
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As your immune system fights back, it develops T and B cells to “remember” how to do so again in the future. The vaccines for COVID-19, like those for influenza and other infectious diseases, all work by introducing your body to a foreign pathogen (or part/piece of one) to kick your immune system into action. If you are immunocompromised because of cancer treatment or any other reason, the CDC advises you wear a mask at all times outside your home-even if you are vaccinated.
Wash your hands frequently and try to maintain distance from others in public spaces. Review the CDC’s guidelines for mask fit, filtration, and layering to ensure you are maximizing your mask’s protection. To help protect yourself from COVID-19-and especially from current and emerging variants-play it safe and wear a mask when you’re in indoor public spaces if you are in an area of “substantial or high transmission” (use the CDC’s map here). The approved vaccines help prevent severe illness and death from COVID-19, and they reduce both your risk of getting the disease or spreading it. This page is continuously updated as recommendations evolve and new developments break. The best advice for navigating breast cancer now is to talk to your doctor about your individual situation and concerns. Below you will find expert guidance on some common questions and concerns, including whether patients need COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. As the pandemic rages on, people with breast cancer, survivors, and loved ones are still dealing with layers of fear and uncertainty about staying safe, especially while undergoing treatment.
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