Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can get this vaccine even if you haven’t had any COVID shots before. This vaccine does not require more than one round for protection.

Yes, you can get the flu and COVID vaccines at the same time. Research has shown this to be safe.

This year, for the first time, you can get both the COVID and flu vaccines at the same time. For a list of vaccination dates, please visit www.bonairegov.com/prikken.

Yes, it is. On Bonaire, we use the Pfizer vaccine. It doesn’t matter if your previous COVID shots were of a different brand. Even if you previously received the Moderna, AstraZeneca, or Janssen COVID vaccine, you can safely receive the Pfizer shot.

The COVID vaccine starts to work after 7 days.

As with other vaccinations, such as the flu shot, you may experience symptoms after receiving the vaccine. After receiving the COVID vaccine, many people experience side effects such as fever, headache, and fatigue. These symptoms usually last for 1 to 3 days.

Yes, it is. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend a waiting time of 15 minutes after receiving the COVID shot. This applies to all COVID vaccines, including this one.

Please contact your doctor. The doctor will decide whether you can receive the COVID shot at the vaccination site or if you should be referred to Fundashon Mariadal. At Fundashon Mariadal, they will reassess whether you can receive the COVID shot.

Yes. The protection from the COVID shots decreases over time. This means that if you become infected, you will be more likely to become seriously ill. It also increases the risk of having prolonged symptoms after infection, also known as long COVID. The new COVID vaccine offers better protection against COVID-19.