DETROIT – Many people have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine as it’s being rolled out to more people in Michigan. Read More: Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge answers COVID vaccine questions“Does my beard impact my mask’s effectiveness?”The two most important considerations about masks are filtration and fit. You don’t have to shave the beard off to get a more snug mask fit, just be aware that it does impact its effectiveness. Secondly, we don’t know if it’s possible for vaccinated people to asymptomatically spread coronavirus. “We’re buying a dog from a breeder who told us their family had COVID, is it possible for the puppy to infect us?”Probably not.

DETROIT – Many people have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine as it’s being rolled out to more people in Michigan. Read More: Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge answers COVID vaccine questions“Should I get the vaccine if I’m pregnant or trying to conceive?”Unfortunately, the answer is complicated with differing opinions. There were a very small number of women in the Phase 3 vaccine trials who became pregnant after their first dose and no adverse outcomes were found. Until there is more definitive safety information, the CDC recommends people who are pregnant and eligible for the vaccine may choose to be vaccinated. It recommends pregnant people to not use an MRNA vaccine in pregnancy unless the benefit of vaccinating a pregnant woman outweighs the potential vaccine risks.