So what s the big deal with the COVID vaccine Since COVID completely rocked our world in late 2019 and 2020 we have been living in very uncertain times with what seems like no end in sight However that is not completely true We will get through this and if we work together as a community COVID 19 can become a thing of the past COVID 19 vaccination is an important tool to help us get back to normal CDC 2
but I see all of these things online about the vaccine and none of it s consistent Someone on Facebook said the vaccine will change my DNA I saw somewhere else that it ll turn us into zombies and I just don t know what to believe anymore Help It s perfectly understandable and valid to have hesitancies around something that seems so new but the key is to follow the science and the data and only get information from trusted sources like the CDC WHO and your local and state health departments 3
Do your research According to the Center for Disease Control CDC and World Health Organization WHO All COVID 19 vaccines currently available in the US have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID 19 Based on what we know about vaccines for other diseases and early data from clinical trials experts believe that getting a COVID 19 vaccine may also help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID 19 Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID If you have additional concerns about the COVID 19 vaccines or your eligibility as it relates to pre existing or underlying conditions that may make you high risk please contact your physician for official medical advice 4
It feels like they re popping up with new vaccines every month What are my options Currently there are three vaccines approved for use in the US Pfizer Moderna Johnson Johnson Here are some quick facts about the differences 5
What about the side effects 48 Injection Site Pain 84 92 38 Tiredness 63 70 39 Headache 55 65 33 Muscle Pain 38 62 0 25 Johnson Johnson 50 Moderna 75 100 Pfizer Sources European Review for Med Pharm Studies JAMA CDC FDA Although experiences vary from person to person you can see from the chart above that the most experienced side effects of the vaccine are minor and that all are better than symptoms of severe COVID 6
Okay I ve decided to get vaccinated but don t know if I m eligible What phase do I fall under Vaccine rollout varies from state to state and we recommend that you check your state government s website for additional guidance However when looking at phase eligibility here are some things to think about Are you a health care worker an essential worker as designated by your state living in a long term care facility living in a congregate setting homeless shelter correctional facility group home etc immunocompromised or have any chronic or underlying medical conditions Based on these criteria you may be eligible currently or will be soon but again please check your state guidelines to be sure 7
Looking for resources to book your COVID 19 vaccine appointment There s so much out there from websites to Facebook groups and 8 Twitter pages Keep reading for more
Maryland Resources Maryland COVID 19 Vaccination Site Locator https maryland maps arcgis com apps insta nt nearby index html appid 0dbfb100676346ed9758be319ab3f40c find 20721 20MD MD GoVAX Vaccine Pre Registration System https onestop md gov preregistration Find a Vaccination Clinic https www vaccineconsent com clinic search Maryland Vaccine Updates https mdvax info On Twitter MDVaxAlerts CVS Vaccine Finder Maryland On Twitter MdVaccine DMV Vaccine Alerts https www dmvvaccine com On Twitter DMVVaccine 9
Maryland Resources Continued The Vaccine Hunters in these Facebook Groups will help you find an appointment or spare doses in your county or state if you are eligible Create a post in the group stating that you are looking for an appointment and the Vaccine Hunters can help out from there Maryland Equity Vaccine Hunters Cazadores de Vacunas para la Equidad FB Group https www facebook com groups 88458206 5668731 Vaccine Hunters Las Caza Vacunas FB Group Montgomery County https www facebook com groups 88458206 5668731 MD Vaccine Hunters FB Group https www facebook com groups 46293898 4877900 10
DC Resources The Vaccine Hunters in the Facebook Group listed below will help you find an appointment or spare doses in your county or state if you are eligible Create a post in the group stating that you are looking for an appointment and the Vaccine Hunters can help out from there DC Vaccination Pre Registration https coronavirus dc gov vaccinatedc DMV Vaccine Alerts https www dmvvaccine com On Twitter DMVVaccine DC Vaccine Hunters FB Group https www facebook com groups 34029406 3865113 11
Northern VA Resources The Vaccine Hunters in the Facebook Groups listed below will help you find an appointment or spare doses in your county or state if you are eligible Create a post in the group stating that you are looking for an appointment and the Vaccine Hunters can help out from there Vaccinate Virginia https vaccinate virginia gov Virginia Vaccine Hunters FB Group Statewide https www facebook com groups 114084818 9682665 NoVA Vaccine Hunters Northern Virginia https www facebook com groups novavacci nehunters on Twitter VAVaccineFinder 12
Need a vaccine appointment but you re not located in Maryland DC or Virginia Visit your state s COVID 19 website to find mass vaccination sites pharmacies local health departments and hospital clinic sites that offer the vaccine near you Also visit sites like https www vaccinehunter org https vaccinefinder org and https www vaccinespotter org to find vaccine hunter groups and resources for your state and local area 13 8
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