- Authorized for anyone 18 years of age or older.
- Number of shots: 2 shots, 28 days apart
- How the Moderna vaccine works.
- For a full list of ingredients, side effects, and who should get the vaccine, see the Moderna vaccine fact sheet.
Get the Facts
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Who’s Eligible?
Everyone in Louisiana ages 5 and older is eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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It’s Safe & Effective
Vaccines are authorized for use by the FDA, meaning clinical trials have proven the vaccines as a safe and effective defense against COVID-19. No steps were skipped during clinical trials and the data review process.
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How It Works
The vaccine contains a genetic instruction manual called mRNA — a decades-old technology — that tells your immune system how to respond and protect you from exposure to the actual virus.
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How Much Does It Cost?
Vaccines are available at no cost to you. You do not need insurance. If you have insurance, your insurer may be billed, but the vaccine will be no cost to you.
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Why Should I Get the Vaccine?
COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in the United States. The vaccines are a critical tool for protecting yourself and those around you, ultimately ending the pandemic and getting our lives back to normal.
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Which Vaccine Should I Get?
All currently available vaccinations have been deemed safe. However, you may want to read more at the links in the About the Vaccines section below to decide which one is right for you.
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What Are the Possible Side Effects?
Minor side effects like swelling, fever and chills are a normal sign the body is building protection and will go away in a few days or less. Serious side effects are rare.
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Third Dose vs. Booster Shot
What's the difference between a supplemental third dose and a booster shot? Find out if you're eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose or a third dose.
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How can I prove I’m vaccinated?
More and more places – cities and towns, businesses, restaurants, transportation – are requiring official proof that you’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. LDH offers several ways to help you demonstrate that you have received your shot.
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About the Vaccine
- Approved for anyone 5 years of age or older.
- Number of shots: 2 shots, 21 days apart
- How the Pfizer vaccine works.
- For a full list of ingredients, side effects, and who should get the vaccine, see the Pfizer vaccine fact sheet.
- Authorized for anyone 18 years of age or older.
- Number of shots: 1 shot
- How the J&J vaccine works.
- For a full list of ingredients, side effects, and who should get the vaccine, see the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine fact sheet.
Vaccines for Youth and Adolescents
Reporting Adverse Reactions
Report to OPH
Immediately (24/7) report severe COVID-19 vaccine reactions requiring hospitalization to the Office of Public Health (OPH) at 1-800-256-2748. For more information, view the Health Alert Networks Message 20-52: COVID-19 Vaccination Severe/Allergic Reaction Reporting.
V-save
V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Through v-safe, you can quickly tell CDC if you have any side effects. Depending on your answers, someone from CDC may call to check on you and get more information. Read about COVID-19 vaccine safety & development.
VAERS
VAERS is a national early warning system to detect possible safety problems in U.S.-licensed vaccines. VAERS accepts and analyzes reports of adverse events (possible side effects) after a person has received a vaccination. Anyone can report an adverse event to VAERS.
