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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About COVID Vaccines?

Knowledge could save your life

By

AARP Staff

 
Published September 20, 2024
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This quiz was created with the assistance of generative AI. It was reviewed by editors before publication.

Question 1 of 9

What recent COVID-19 strain do the updated vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech target?

The vaccines target the KP.2 coronavirus strain, which was prevalent during a surge of infections this summer.

Question 2 of 9

Why is it important to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine?

The updated vaccines are designed to provide protection against the most recent variants of the virus and to restore immunity that may have diminished.

Question 3 of 9

What is the FLiRT variant family?

The FLiRT variants, including KP.2, all stem from the same parent strain and have minimal mutational changes among them.

Question 4 of 9

What potential long-term effect can the updated vaccines help reduce?

The vaccines can reduce the risk of long COVID, which involves symptoms such as brain fog and fatigue that persist for months or years after the initial infection.

Question 5 of 9

What does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend about vaccinating individuals 6 months and older against COVID-19?

The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the updated COVID-19 vaccine to ensure protection against the virus.

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Question 6 of 9

What should individuals 65 and older consider before getting an updated vaccine?

They need to wait at least four months between vaccinations. The wait time is intended to avoid overlapping vaccinations.

 

Question 7 of 9

What common side effects are associated with the updated COVID-19 vaccines?

Other common side effects include muscle pain, chills, nausea, and fever. Side effects are generally mild and temporary.

Question 8 of 9

Can individuals receive COVID-19 vaccine and a flu shot at the same time?

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu shot at the same time can be convenient and save time.

Question 9 of 9

What should high-risk individuals consider regarding the timing of their COVID-19 vaccine?

High-risk individuals may want to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it becomes available due to the amount of virus circulating in their communities.

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