I Received the COVID-19 Vaccine – Now What?
Posted February 8th, 2021
Courtney Misher, MPH, BSRT(T)
Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is an important step towards ending the pandemic – congratulations! Once you have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, you may be wondering what’s next. The vaccine is shown to be 95% effective about a week or two after the second dose is received. It is important to remain vigilant […]
Preparing for your COVID-19 Vaccine: What to Ask your Provider
Posted February 1st, 2021
Courtney Misher, MPH, BSRT(T)
Patients with cancer should strongly consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available. If you are currently undergoing cancer treatment, you should speak to your provider about receiving the vaccine. It may be best to prepare a list of questions prior to speaking with them. Some questions you may want to ask are: Should […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Myth Busters
Posted January 28th, 2021
Courtney Misher, MPH, BSRT(T)
Myth: The COVID-19 vaccines aren’t safe because they were developed so quickly. Truth: The vaccines were indeed developed much faster than typical vaccines are normally developed. This is largely due to funding, getting the genetic code early, using technology that has been in development and testing for many years and the rapid recruitment rate of […]
Understanding FDA Emergency Use Authorization
Posted January 21st, 2021
Courtney Misher, MPH, BSRT(T)
In the United States, before any vaccine can be given, it must be approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). This process usually takes many years. However, during a public health emergency, such as the current Covid-19 pandemic, the FDA has the option to allow emergency use of experimental drugs, devices, vaccines and other […]
COVID Vaccine Basics for Cancer Patients
Posted January 18th, 2021
Courtney Misher, MPH, BSRT(T)
What is the COVID-19 vaccine? The COVID-19 vaccine is used to give your body immunity to the coronavirus (COVID-19). There are two vaccines currently available. These vaccines use a technology called messenger RNA (mRNA). mRNA vaccines are a new type of vaccine for infectious diseases, but researchers have been studying and working with them for […]