{"id":4936,"date":"2021-01-07T15:57:37","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T22:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/campus-health-services\/?page_id=4936"},"modified":"2025-09-22T15:57:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T15:57:02","slug":"covid-19-vaccine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/campus-health-services\/covid-19-vaccine\/","title":{"rendered":"Covid-19 Vaccine"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>What to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine<\/h1>\n<p><strong>We strongly encourage all individuals to stay up to date on their COVID vaccinations, which includes getting a booster. For additional information, please visit the COVID-19 vaccination county website.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"What should I expect after getting the vaccine?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>What should I expect after getting the vaccine? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. More information can be found on the&nbsp;CDC website.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"When do I get vaccinated after I tested positive for COVID-19?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>When do I get vaccinated after I tested positive for COVID-19? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>The CDC states that you are able to get vaccinated when you complete your isolation for COVID-19 and symptoms are improving. If you have had antibody treatment or convalescent plasma, you are recommended to wait for 90 days from treatment before getting vaccinated.&nbsp; If you would like to discuss personal recommendations for what is best for you individually, we encourage you to schedule a telehealth appointment with your provider.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"How do I print a copy of my immunizations?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>How do I print a copy of my immunizations? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>All verified vaccinations can be printed or viewed from the patient portal.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campushealth.nau.edu\/\">Campus Health Patient Portal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Click NAU student\/employee<\/li>\n<li>Complete the 2 factor authentication<\/li>\n<li>On the left menu, click &ldquo;immunization history&rdquo;<\/li>\n<li>Click &ldquo;print&rdquo; in the upper right corner<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/matt6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5913 size-uncropped-large\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/matt6-600x220.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/matt6-600x220.jpg 600w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/matt6-300x110.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/matt6-1024x376.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/matt6-768x282.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/matt6-1536x564.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/matt6.jpg 1919w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"I\u2019ve already been vaccinated, but not at NAU Campus Health Services. How do I upload my card?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>I\u2019ve already been vaccinated, but not at NAU Campus Health Services. How do I upload my card? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n\n<ul>\n<li>Log into the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.campushealth.nau.edu\/login_dualauthentication.aspx\">Campus Health Patient Portal<\/a>&nbsp;and choose &ldquo;NAU Student\/Employee&rdquo; and login with your NAU credentials. Click &ldquo;Enter my COVID-19 Vaccine Information&rdquo; and follow the on-screen prompts.<\/li>\n<li>If you&rsquo;re having trouble with the upload, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/campus-health-services\/having-trouble-uploading\/\">information on uploading vaccine documentation.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"How can I check if my card has been uploaded?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>How can I check if my card has been uploaded? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n\n<p>Log into the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.campushealth.nau.edu\/login_dualauthentication.aspx\">Campus Health Patient Portal<\/a>&nbsp;and choose &ldquo;NAU Student\/Employee&rdquo; and log in with your NAU credentials. Click &ldquo;Enter my COVID-19 Vaccine Information&rdquo; to review what has been uploaded or recorded. If the fields are empty, follow the on-screen prompts to enter your information. If you&rsquo;re having trouble with the upload, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/campus-health-services\/having-trouble-uploading\/\">information on uploading vaccine documentation.<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div><\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2>COVID-19 Vaccine Patient Education<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"1. Now that I have received my first dose of vaccine, am I protected from COVID-19?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>1. Now that I have received my first dose of vaccine, am I protected from COVID-19? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>No. According to the CDC, additional doses of the vaccine are required to provider the best protection against COVID &ndash; 19.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"2. Is it safe for me to stop wearing my mask now?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>2. Is it safe for me to stop wearing my mask now? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>If you are feeling ill we still recommend you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when around others<\/li>\n<li>Stay at least 6 feet from others<\/li>\n<li>Avoid crowds<\/li>\n<li>Avoid indoor spaces with poor ventilation<\/li>\n<li>Wash your hands often<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"3. Does the vaccine help prevent me from spreading the virus to others?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>3. Does the vaccine help prevent me from spreading the virus to others? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>COVID-19 vaccines&nbsp;<strong>reduce the risk of people spreading the<\/strong>&nbsp;virus that causes COVID-19. However, some vaccinated people can still spread some variants.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"4. Can the vaccine give me COVID-19?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>4. Can the vaccine give me COVID-19? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>No. The approved vaccines do not contain live virus so they cannot give you COVID-19.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"5. Could I still get COVID-19 before my additional dose of vaccine?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>5. Could I still get COVID-19 before my additional dose of vaccine? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Yes. It&rsquo;s possible that you could have been exposed to someone with COVID &ndash; 19 prior to getting vaccinated. You could also get COVID -19 if you are exposed between doses.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"6. What about the new strains of COVID?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>6. What about the new strains of COVID? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>&bull; We know that viruses mutate including the virus that causes COVID -19. Vaccination helps protect people from getting sick or severely ill with COVID-19 and might also help protect people around them.<br>\n&bull; To receive the most protection, people should receive all recommended doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.<br>\n&bull; Some people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will still get sick because no vaccine is 100% effective. Experts continue to monitor and evaluate how often this occurs, how severe their illness is, and how likely a vaccinated person is to spread COVID-19 to others.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"7. When will I be protected from COVID-19?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>7. When will I be protected from COVID-19? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Maximum protection from the vaccine is likely reached 1-2 weeks after the final dose.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"8. What if I tested positive for COVID-19 after the first dose?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>8. What if I tested positive for COVID-19 after the first dose? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>We recommend you wait at least 6 weeks from your positive test before getting your second vaccine.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"9. Are the side effects any different for the additional doses?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>9. Are the side effects any different for the additional doses? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Most people will experience mild to moderate symptoms. Please check the CDC website for further details.<\/p>\n<p>About 55&ndash;83% of people develop at least one systemic symptom following the second vaccination. Most systemic post-vaccination signs and symptoms are mild to moderate in severity, occur within the first three days of vaccination (the day of vaccination and following two days, with most occurring the day after vaccination), resolve within 1-2 days of onset, and are more frequent and severe following the second dose and among younger persons compared to those who are older (&gt;55 years).<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine We strongly encourage all individuals to stay up to date on their COVID vaccinations, which includes getting a booster. 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