COVID Facts

Our understanding of COVID-19 has changed a lot over the last couple years – and that's created some questions along the way. Get insights below on some of the trickiest topics about COVID-19 and vaccines.

Blog Posts

 

COVID-19 boosters are now available for everyone 12 and older!
Updated January 7, 2022

 

A Discovery 225 Years Ago Transformed Our Health
December 29, 2021

 

At-home COVID-19 Tests
December 23, 2021

 

Your Body's Defense System
November 9, 2021

 

New Mom Shares Why She Got the COVID-19 Vaccine
October 26, 2021

 

What to Know About Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases
September 2, 2021

Additional Information

Further Reading: Vaccine Research and Resources Cited by WA Doctors

Breakthrough Infections

Cited by Dr. Shireesha Dhanireddy, Harborview Medical Center

• Weekly data from CDC on hospitalizations by age and vaccination status
• CDC breaks down possibility of COVID-19 after vaccination

Fertility

Cited by Dr. Gretchen LaSalle, MultiCare Rockwood Clinic - Quail Run

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that all pregnant women be vaccinated against COVID-19
• Research published in Urology Times Journal finds correlation between COVID-19 infection and male fertility

Natural Immunity vs Vaccine Immunity

Cited by Dr. Josh Liao, UW Medicine

• Experts from John Hopkins University explain what you need to know about natural immunity
• Study published by Science.org finds immunological memory to SARS-CoV-2 assessed for up to 8 months after infection
• CDC Science Brief examines COVID-19 infection-induced and vaccine-induced immunity

Risk of COVID-19 Infection and Long COVID in Young Adults

Cited by Dr. Josh Liao, UW Medicine

• Study published by naturemedicine finds long COVID in a prospective cohort of home-isolated patients
• CDC on what to know about post COVID conditions
• Petersen-KFF brief examines how deaths from COVID-19 rank among other leading causes of death in the U.S.

Vaccine Side Effects

Cited by Dr. Gretchen LaSalle, MultiCare Rockwood Clinic - Quail Run

• What to know about COVID-19 vaccine reporting systems
• Tracking vaccine safety in the U.S.

 

Vaccine Facts

 

How the Vaccine Was Made

 

Safety and Efficacy

 

FAQ