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Learn why COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. This video is presented by the CDC in American Sign Language.
#GetVaxxed: If you're a person with a disability and a resident of Anne Arundel or Howard Counties, contact Accessible Resources for Independence at (410) 636-2274 or resources@arinow.org for assistance in coordinating your vaccine. You can also contact the National Disability Information and Access Line at (888) 677-1199 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern) or email DIAL@n4a.org.
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Q: Will the COVID-19 vaccine hurt or make me sick?
A: Some people might get sore muscles, feel tired, or have mild fever after getting the vaccine, but most people report only a sore arm where they got the shot. These reactions mean the vaccine is working to help teach your body how to fight COVID-19 if you are exposed. For most people, these side effects will go away on their own in a few days. If you have any concerns, call your doctor or nurse.
#GetTheFacts: wecandothis.hhs.gov/frequently-asked-questions-about-vaccine-safety-html
#GetVaxxed: If you're a person with a disability and a resident of Anne Arundel or Howard Counties, contact Accessible Resources for Independence at (410) 636-2274 or resources@arinow.org for assistance in coordinating your vaccine. You can also contact the National Disability Information and Access Line at (888) 677-1199 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern) or email DIAL@n4a.org.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vaccine Safety
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The shot is a whole lot better than getting the virus I got vaccinated back in April and would do it again I felt a little sick but no big deal
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can protect you and your community from contracting or getting seriously ill from COVID-19. But you may still have concerns about the vaccine.
#GetTheFacts: Here are 12 facts and insights, shared by Sherita Golden, M.D., M.H.S., chief diversity officer at Johns Hopkins Medicine, who specializes in diabetes, heart conditions and patterns of disease in diverse communities.
#GetVaxxed: If you're a person with a disability and a resident of Anne Arundel or Howard Counties, contact Accessible Resources for Independence at (410) 636-2274 or resources@arinow.org for assistance in coordinating your vaccine. You can also contact the National Disability Information and Access Line at (888) 677-1199 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern) or email DIAL@n4a.org.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: 12 Things You Need to Know
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Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is a personal choice. To support you as you make your decision, here are 12 facts and insights, shared by Sherita Golden, M...Comment on Facebook
Check out, Cathy Raggio, our former board member and founder of Independence Now, Inc. as she reflects on the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act 31 years ago. LEAD ON! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 31st Anniversary. On July 26th we celebrate this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Celebrate with us by visiting: www.adaanniversary.org/ #ADA31 #ThanksToTheADA
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You may have heard a lot of discussion about Herd Immunity in regards to COVID-19. Herd immunity occurs when a large portion of a community (the herd) becomes immune to a disease, making the spread of disease from person to person unlikely.
Without the vaccine, experts estimate that 70% of the population — more than 200 million people in the U.S. — would have to recover from COVID-19 to halt the pandemic. This number of infections could lead to serious complications and millions of deaths, especially among older people and those who have existing health conditions. The health care system could quickly become overwhelmed. That’s why the vaccine is so important.
Herd immunity can be reached when enough people have been vaccinated against a disease and have developed protective antibodies against future infection. Unlike the natural infection method, vaccines create immunity without causing illness or resulting complications. Using the concept of herd immunity, vaccines have successfully controlled contagious diseases such as smallpox, polio, diphtheria, rubella, and many others.
#GetTheFacts from the @MayoClinic: www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/herd-immunity-and-coronavirus/art-204...
#GetVaxxed: If you're a person with a disability and a resident of Anne Arundel or Howard Counties, contact Accessible Resources for Independence at (410) 636-2274 or resources@arinow.org for assistance in coordinating your vaccine. You can also contact the National Disability Information and Access Line at (888) 677-1199 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern) or email DIAL@n4a.org.
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Herd immunity and COVID-19 (coronavirus): What you need to know
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