COVID VACCINE NOW AVAILABLE TO AGE 70 AND OLDER STARTING TODAY
| PRESS RELEASE DC HEALTH DEPT | |||
Subject: Re: Press Release Vaccine
FYI, vaccine is now available to everyone 70 years old and up starting today.
Sign up at ourshot.in.gov
or call for assistance:
211
or 866-211-9966
or 812-432-6200
or 800-742-5001
Help us spread the word,
Thanks,
SE
S Eliason, MD
Due to limited supply, vaccine is available by appointment only to those currently eligible as determined by the Indiana Department of Health. That complete list will be posted to https://ourshot.in.gov, and appointments can also be scheduled at that website on Fridays.
Also, Hoosiers can call 211 to get assistance in registering for the vaccination over the phone. There is no cost to the individual, but insurance may be charged an administration fee. Individuals should bring a photo ID and an insurance card if they have one.
Two vaccines, developed by Pfizer and Moderna, are currently available. Each requires two doses administered at least 21 days apart for the Pfizer vaccine and 28 days apart for the Moderna vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it typically takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity after the second vaccination.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the vaccines under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), meaning the vaccines must be proven safe and effective in the same way that all medications and devices must be. The vaccines have been found in trials to be 94 percent to 95 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 infections in participants. Side effects are uncommon, temporary and generally mild, including fatigue, headache and sometimes fever.
People who have been vaccinated may still be able to infect others, so even those who are vaccinated should continue wearing a mask and quarantining if they are a close contact of a positive case.
The best ways to protect yourself and others are to:
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Stay home when you’re sick
Cover your cough or sneeze
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
