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Have You Gotten The Jab?

Welcome To the HANA-I Covid-19 Vaccine Information Page

Currently, there are three vaccines authorized for use and recommended to prevent COVID-19 in the United States produced by Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen.
COVID-19 Taskforce Teams The chapters within HANA-I have successfully collaborated, planned, and executed six annual leadership conventions. HANA-I has a taskforce team dedicated to address the COVID-19 pandemic with a focus on mental health, continuing education, and policy reforms.

What is already known about COVID-19?

The U.S. COVID-19 vaccination program initially prioritized groups at highest risk for COVID-19 hospitalization and death; by April 19, 2021, eligibility expanded to all persons aged ≥16 years.

By May 22, 2021, 57.0% of U.S. adults aged ≥18 years had received ≥1 vaccine dose; coverage was lower and increased more slowly over time among younger adults. If the current rate of vaccination continues through August, coverage among young adults will remain substantially lower than among older adults.

What are the implications for public health practice?

Efforts to improve vaccination coverage are needed, especially among younger adults, to reduce COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. Source: www.cdc.gov

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ’s

The answer is yes. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should get tested for COVID-19 even if you are fully vaccinated. You will not be at high risk for hospitalization or severe disease, but if you are infected you may pass the virus to an unvaccinated person, who could then get very sick. – Read More
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People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms – from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. If you have fever, cough, or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19. https://www.cdc.gov
If you have a fever, cough or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19. https://www.cdc.gov › if-you-are-sick What to Do If You Are Sick – Read More
According to the CDC, reported COVID-19 illnesses have ranged from mild (with no reported symptoms in some cases) to severe to the point of requiring hospitalization, intensive care, and/or a ventilator. And, in some cases, COVID-19 illnesses can lead to death.
As of June 7, 2021, more than 139 million people in the United States had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. During the same time, CDC received reports from 47 U.S. states and territories of 3,459 patients with COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough infection who were hospitalized or died. COVID-19 Breakthrough Case Investigations and Reporting | CDC
It typically takes two weeks after vaccination for the body to build protection (immunity) against the virus that causes COVID-19. You are not fully vaccinated until 2 weeks after the 2nd dose of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a one-dose vaccine.

READ THE VACCINATION FACTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

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KEY THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINES – CDC

Both the Pfizer and the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines require the full 2 dose course for the best immune response. Whilst partial protection against COVID-19 may be as soon as 12 days after the first dose, this protection is likely to be short lived

HOW LONG AFTER THE FIRST VACCINE ARE YOU ARE IMMUNE?

In general, people are considered fully vaccinated: 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. https://www.cdc.gov – Read More

UPDATED COVID-19 COMMUNITY VACCINATION SITES DIRECTLY FROM MIAMI DADE COUNTY’S WEBSITE:

COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN

For more information contact the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program at FloridaVFC@flhealth.gov or via phone at 1-877-888-7468, then press Option 1. General VFC Program information and forms can be found on our website at http://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/immunization/vaccines-for-children/index.html
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