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 VA’s research efforts led the nation in vaccine approval, new treatments, and better understanding of COVID-19.... (07/12/2023) 

Blood pressure drug could prevent posttraumatic headaches 
 
A study led by VA Puget Sound researchers has shown that prazosin, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, can prevent posttraumatic headaches.... (06/20/2023) 

Virtual reality technology helps Veterans in pain 
 The VA Immersive team has implemented a virtual reality program to help Veterans manage their pain. ... (05/11/2023) 

Five ways the Million Veteran Program is transforming our understanding of Veteran health 
 The Million Veteran Program has made possible cutting-edge discoveries that make a difference in Veterans' lives.... (05/10/2023) 

New VA study to determine best drug for Veterans with treatment resistant depression 
 New medication may provide breakthrough for Veterans suffering from treatment resistant depression.... (04/12/2023) 

NIAID provides COVID-19 antiviral drug for VA’s Veteran patients 
 NIAID has provided more than 27,000 doses of the antiviral drug remdesivir to VA after a collaborative study on treatments for COVID-19, which will be used to treat Veterans with COVID-19.... (03/07/2023) 

Traumatic brain injury carries risk for cardiovascular disease in post-9/11 Veterans 
 Post-9/11 Veterans with TBI have a greater risk for cardiovascular disease than peers, found a VA/DOD study.... (01/24/2023) 

VA study reveals dementia risks unique to people with African ancestry 
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We offer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible Veterans at no cost. Find out how to get your COVID-19 vaccine at VA. And get the latest VA vaccine updates and answers to common questions.

Latest updates: March 4, 2024New guidance for 2023-2024 vaccinesThe CDC recommends that all adults get an updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine.If you got your last COVID-19 vaccine before September 12, 2023, you should get a single dose of an updated 2023-2024 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Novavax).If you never got a COVID-19 vaccine before, you should choose one of these options: Get 1 dose of the updated Pfizer-BioNTech or updated Moderna vaccine, orGet 2 doses of the updated Novavax vaccineIf you’re age 65 or older, you should get an additional dose of an updated 2023-2024 vaccine at least 4 months after your last dose.If you have certain conditions that weaken your immune system, you may be eligible to get additional doses of an updated 2023-2024 vaccine. Ask your provider how many doses they recommend for you. Before you go to a VA health facility to get a COVID-19 vaccine, call to make sure the facility has the vaccine you want.

Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine at VAWe offer free COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans enrolled in VA health care. This includes Veterans who live or travel outside of the U.S. and are eligible for the VA Foreign Medical Program. Learn more about the VA Foreign Medical Program

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Yes. The CDC and other experts strongly recommend that people who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Sobre Las Vacunas Contra El COVID-19 | Veterans Affairs
Los científicos siguen monitoreando la eficacia de las vacunas con el tiempo.Los resultados muestran que las vacunas funcionan bien en los siguientes aspectos:Las vacunas le ayudan a protegerse de la infección por el virus del COVID-19. Las vacunas ayudan a entrenar al sistema inmunológico natural del cuerpo para reconocer y combatir una enfermedad específica, estimulando una respuesta contra el virus que causa esa enfermedad. Con el tiempo, esta protección disminuya. Por eso, usted puede necesitar dosis adicionales de la vacuna para mantenerse protegido.Incluso si contrae el COVID-19, las vacunas le ayudan a protegerse de una enfermedad grave. Una enfermedad grave puede significar tener que ir al hospital, necesitar un ventilador para respirar o sufrir una enfermedad que acabe en la muerte. Esta protección es uno de los beneficios principales de la vacunación.Las vacunas pueden protegerle de los efectos a largo plazo del COVID-19. Las personas que contraen el COVID-19 tras la vacunación tienen menos probabilidad de informar sobre estos efectos a largo plazo.        Aprenda más sobre los efectos a largo plazo del COVID-19 en el sitio internet del CDCLas vacunas ofrecen una buena protección contra la mayoría de las variantes del COVID-19. Las variantes son formas nuevas del virus que causa el COVID-19.
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Información de la seguridad de la vacuna de mRNA COVID-19 (Pfizer-BioNTech y Moderna) surgiere de que no hay un aumento de riesgo de aborto espontáneo o daño a las mujeres embarazadas ni a sus bebes.La vacunación contra el COVID-19 antes y durante el embarazo es segura y efectiva. La vacunación contra el COVID-19 durante el embarazo es beneficiosa tanto para la embarazada como para el bebé.Obtenga más información sobre las vacunas contra el COVID-19 durante el embarazo o la lactancia en el sitio web de los CDCLos expertos creen que las vacunas contra el COVID-19 son seguras tanto para las personas que están amamantando como para sus bebés. Los datos de seguridad de las vacunas mRNA COVID-19 (Pfizer-BioNTech y Moderna) sugieren que no hay mayores riesgos para las personas que amamantan o maman del pecho. No es necesario retrasar ni interrumpir la lactancia para recibir la vacuna.Los expertos recomiendan que las mujeres que estén amamantan, obtenga una vacuna contra el COVID-19 y manténgase actualizados con las vacunaciones. Las personas que reciben vacunas contra el COVID-19 mientras amamantan tienen anticuerpos en la leche materna, lo que puede ayudar a proteger a sus bebés.
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Read this page to learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines protect you and how we know they’re safe. And get more information about COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Why to get a COVID-19 vaccine
It’s always your choice if you want to get a vaccine or not. Your decision won’t affect your VA health care or any of your VA benefits in any way.
Here are some reasons to get a COVID-19 vaccine:

Vaccination is the safest way to protect you and your family from severe illness and death from COVID-19. Vaccination provides a safer and more predictable immune response than infection. Getting sick with COVID-19 can offer some protection against future illness, but the level of protection may vary. COVID-19 vaccines can provide additional protection, even in people who have already been infected with COVID-19.
The COVID-19 vaccines are safe. Scientists studied all the original Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized vaccines in at least 3 phases of clinical trials to ensure they are safe and effective. They continue to study the updated vaccines. Hundreds of millions of people have safely received COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S.
There is no cure for COVID-19 at this time. There are treatments for COVID-19.
Sobre Las Vacunas Contra El COVID-19 | Veterans Affairs
La vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Novavax es una vacuna de "subunidad proteica", al igual que algunas de nuestras vacunas actuales contra el herpes zóster y la gripe. En los Estados Unidos llevamos utilizando este tipo de vacuna desde hace más de 30 años.Para inducir la respuesta inmunitaria, la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Novavax inyecta la proteína de la espícula del coronavirus en nuestro organismo. Por el contrario, las vacunas contra el COVID-19 de ARNm (Pfizer, Moderna) enseñan a nuestro cuerpo a que él mismo fabrique la proteína de la espícula e inducir así una respuesta inmunitaria.

 Las vacunas mRNA COVID-19 no cambian su ADN 
 

Las vacunas de ARNm que le protegen del COVID-19 no alteran tu ADN. Estas vacunas actúan fuera del núcleo de su célula (donde se guarda su ADN). Las vacunas enseñan a sus células a fabricar una proteína que desencadena una respuesta inmunitaria. Las células descomponen y eliminan el ARNm poco después de que hayan terminado de utilizar las instrucciones.

 Por ponserse la vacuna contra el COVID-19 no puede darle el COVID-19 
 

Las vacunas actuales contra el COVID-19, y las que aún están en desarrollo, utilizan uno de estos métodos:Un virus inactivadoUn trozo inofensivo del virusUn gen del virusNinguno de ellos puede causar el COVID-19.Aprende más sobre cómo funcionan las vacunas contra el COVID-19 en el sitio web de los CDC
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Learn More About Vaccines133Learn More About Vaccines<p><br></p><ul><li><p>​<a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/California-Data-Use-Agreement.aspx">California Data Use Agreement and Frequently Asked Questions</a> 12/16/2020​<br></p></li><li><p>​<a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/COVID-19-Vaccine-Minor-Consent-Guidance.aspx" target="_blank">COVID-19 Vaccine Minor Consent Guidance </a>7/18/2022 (Last Updated 8/21/2023)​</p></li><li><p><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/COVID-19-Vaccine-and-Pregnancy.pdf" target="_blank">COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy Fact Sheet</a><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/COVID-19-Vaccine-and-Pregnancy.pdf" target="_blank"> </a>(PDF) 8/1/2023<br></p></li><li><p><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Get-the-Facts-on-Vaccines.aspx" target="_blank">Get the Facts on COVID-19 Vaccines</a> 10/12/2023​<br></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p> 
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Sobre Las Vacunas Contra El COVID-19 | Veterans Affairs
Las personas que contraen el COVID-19 tras la vacunación tienen menos probabilidad de informar sobre estos efectos a largo plazo.        Aprenda más sobre los efectos a largo plazo del COVID-19 en el sitio internet del CDCLas vacunas ofrecen una buena protección contra la mayoría de las variantes del COVID-19. Las variantes son formas nuevas del virus que causa el COVID-19. Las vacunas actualizadas le protegen contra las nuevas variantes.Seguimos aprendiendo sobre cuánto dura la protección de las vacunas contra el COVID-19. Asimismo, también seguimos aprendiendo hasta qué punto las vacunas impiden la propagación del virus que causa la COVID-19.Más información sobre el funcionamiento de las vacunas contra el COVID-19 en el sitio web de los CDC

Seguridad de la vacunaAsí es como sabemos que las vacunas contra el COVID-19 son seguras:Los científicos estudiaron la vacuna contra el COVID-19 en decenas de miles de personas durante las pruebas clínicas.  Estos ensayos no mostraron ningún problema grave de seguridad. Los ensayos incluyeron a personas de todas las edades, géneros, razas y etnias. Todas las vacunas actuales han cumplido con los altos estándares de seguridad de la FDA. Antes de que la FDA apruebe o autorice el uso de una vacuna, revisa todos los datos de seguridad y los resultados de los ensayos clínicos. También revisa el proceso que utiliza una empresa para fabricar la vacuna.
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Pregnant and recently pregnant people (for at least 42 days following end of pregnancy) are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 compared with non-pregnant people.
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Sickle cell disease or thalassemia
Having hemoglobin blood disorders like sickle cell disease or thalassemia (inherited red blood cell disorders) can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19.
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Smoking, current or former
Being a current or former cigarette smoker can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19. If you currently smoke, quit. If you used to smoke, don’t start again. If you’ve never smoked, don’t start.
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Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant
Having had a solid organ or blood stem cell transplant, which includes bone marrow transplants, can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19.
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Stroke or cerebrovascular disease
Having cerebrovascular disease, such as having a stroke which affects blood flow to the brain, can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19.
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Substance use disorders
Having a substance use disorder (such as alcohol, opioid, or cocaine use disorder) can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19.
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How to Recognize a Substance Use Disorder
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Tuberculosis
Having tuberculosis (TB) can make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19.
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People of all ages, including children, can get very sick from COVID-19.