[Ohio-Talk] COVID-19

Wed May 12 15:52:46 UTC 2021

Thank you, Chris! I should have also included that Uber and Lyft are
both offering free rides to and from vaccine appointments now. On my
device, there is a button to schedule a ride for a vaccine appointment
and shows there will be no charge for the riders.

On 5/12/21, Christopher Sabine via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Maggie Stringer
> via Ohio-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 11:17 AM
> To: ohio-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Maggie Stringer <ravensfan784 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Ohio-Talk] COVID-19
>
> 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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