A vaccine helps your body’s immune system fight a bacterial or viral infection. Equally important, the COVID-19 vaccine helps prevent the further spread of the disease throughout communities.

All vaccines that are on the market and approved for use have been rigorously reviewed for both effectiveness and safety. Tens of thousands of people participated in clinical trials and the vaccines met the FDA’s scientific standards for safety and effectiveness and quality. COVID-19 vaccines: Get the facts.

While the vaccines report 100% effective against hospitalization and death, Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are reported to be 94% to 95% effective in preventing COVID-19. Two doses are critical to receive the most protection possible.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine reports their vaccine to be about 72% effective at preventing COVID-19 in trials con-ducted in the U.S., 85% effective at preventing severe disease, and was 100% effective in preventing hospitali-zation and death.

Like any other health decision, vac-cination remains a personal choice for everyone. Factors like age, compro-mised immunity, exposure and overall health picture all influence a decision. Talk with your Conviva provider about any concerns.

Yes. All FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines are free, whether one or two shots is required.

The COVID-19 vaccines are delivered via an injection with a needle stick in the upper arm.

• Pfizer - 2 shots administered approximately 21 days apart.
• Moderna - 2 shots administered approximately 28 days apart.
• Johnson & Johnson vaccine - 1 shot.