16. Can I take the COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant?
The South African government has indicated that pregnant women may [...]
15. If I am allergic to certain medicines, can I still take the COVID-19 vaccine?
Allergic reactions to any kind of medicine are usually ‘specific’ [...]
14. Will the Johnson and Johnson vaccine protect me against the Delta variant?
Recent local J&J study results indicate good protection against the [...]
13. Does the Pfizer vaccine work against the Delta variant?
Yes. The two-dose Pfizer vaccine has been shown to reduce [...]
12. What should the timing be between the first and second dose of the Pfizer vaccine?
The South African government has chosen to wait an interval [...]
11. Can the vaccine cause a positive test for COVID-19?
No, the vaccine will not cause a positive COVID-19 PCR [...]
10. Should I eat or drink differently a day or two after being vaccinated?
The effectiveness of the vaccine is not dependent on any [...]
9. Should I get the vaccine even after having COVID-19?
Even if you have already had COVID-19, you should be [...]
8. How long does it take after the COVID-19 vaccine before I’m protected?
People are not considered fully vaccinated until two weeks after [...]