[Ohio-Talk] COVID-19

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Thanks, Maggie. Also--AIRA is offering 30 minutes per day of free services to anyone for the purpose of obtaining the vaccine. This includes completing online registration forms or navigation to or within a vaccination site. This is a free promo--so anyone with the AIRA app can take advantage of it. It is available, I believe, until June. 

Very Best,

Chris 

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Ohioans, have you been vaccinated yet?

To register online:
https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov

To register by phone:
(833) 427-5634

Find locations by text message. Text your zip code to:
438829

What should I bring to my vaccination appointment?
Some vaccination sites ask for proof of identity or eligibility.
Officials recommend that you bring a driver’s license or another state-issued ID that shows your name, age and state residency, and your health insurance card, if you have one. You will not be charged, but the vaccine provider may bill your insurer a fee for administering the vaccination. If you are prioritized because of an underlying medical condition or based on your work, you may need a note from your doctor, a pay stub or badge, or some other form of proof.

(The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says to wear a mask at your appointment.)

Will I have to do this again in the future?
It’s not yet known how long immunity from a coronavirus vaccination lasts and whether it needs to be administered on a regular basis like a flu shot.

What should I do with my vaccine card?
You should get a small white card at your vaccination appointment with your name, birth date, name of the vaccine you received and the date it was administered. If you receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, bring your card when you get your second shot. You may need your vaccine card for certain kinds of travel or other activities, so keep it in a safe place. You can take a photo of it with your smartphone for your own records. Experts say that posting a photo of your card to social media could make you vulnerable to identity theft. If you lose your card or did not receive one, contact your vaccine provider or your local health department to get a copy.

Should I still wear a mask after getting vaccinated?
It depends. Experts are still learning about how vaccines affect the spread of COVID-19, so the CDC recommends taking precautions in public even after you’re vaccinated. That includes wearing masks and social distancing in many situations and avoiding large indoor crowds. It takes two weeks to build immunity after the single-dose shot and after the second dose of the two-dose shots. After that, fully vaccinated people can gather indoors with other fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart, the CDC says. They can also gather indoors with unvaccinated people from one other household without having to wear masks, unless anyone is at high risk for severe COVID-19. Vaccinated people also don’t need to wear masks at outdoor gatherings with small groups of vaccinated and unvaccinated people, the CDC says. That includes eating with friends outdoors at a restaurant. But the CDC recommends masks for large outdoor events and for indoor activities like eating inside a restaurant, shopping and attending religious services.

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