Frequently asked questions on COVID-19 vaccinations

• Is an antibody test needed for a recovered person before and after getting vaccinated?

  There’s no need for any antibody determination before or after vaccination.

• Is it necessary to take a COVID-19 PCR test before getting vaccinated?

  There’s no need to take a COVID-19 PCR test. This fact doesn’t interfere with vaccination and isn’t a risk for the body.

• Can vaccines against COVID-19 cause coronavirus disease? (COVID-19)

  Currently, none of the vaccines use the live virus that causes COVID-19. That means that they cannot cause coronavirus disease.

• Is it necessary to get vaccinated after having COVID-19? And if the answer is yes, then when?

  Yes, vaccination is necessary to avoid severe health risks and possible recurrence of the infection. One can get vaccinated after the onset of the last symptoms. Currently, it is not yet known how long the developed immunity lasts after recovering from COVID-19. 

• Is it necessary to use anticoagulants or other medication after vaccination?

  There’s no need to use any medicine after getting vaccinated.

• Is it necessary to get clinical laboratory tests before getting vaccinated?

  There’s no need for clinical testing, including coagulation tests, determination of blood clotting factors.

• How does the virus spread?

  Visit the How to Protect Yourself & Others page to learn about how to protect yourself from respiratory illnesses, like COVID-19.