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COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Posted January 3, 2021 Charles YoungPosted in Vaccine

Currently vaccines are available for: Phase 1a – Group 1

Timeline PhotosWhile any new treatment can seem scary, the data that the CDC collect through the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) continue to confirm that the COVID-19 vaccines are both safe and effective. Based on the more than 145 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine that had been administered by March 29, the CDC found that the chances of a severe allergic reaction were rare: Only about two to five people per million vaccinated would experience something similar. In most instances, these reactions occurred within 30 minutes of vaccination, which is why folks are monitored immediately after their vaccinations. All vaccine sites are equipped to quickly and safely treat patients who experience reactions following vaccination. Deaths occurring after COVID-19 vaccination have also been reported to VAERS. It’s important to note, however, that those reports don’t automatically mean someone died because of a COVID-19 vaccine. After all, many people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine have also been managing the effects of another underlying health condition. The CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration review death certificates, autopsies and patient medical records to reach a conclusion. In the case of the COVID-19 vaccines, all these investigations revealed that that cause of death couldn’t be tied to the vaccine. While it’s tragic that these individuals died, it’s vital that we understand the vaccine wasn’t the cause. As distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine continues, so too will vaccine safety monitoring. And the evidence allows us to be confident that the vaccines remain a safe, reliable way to get back to doing the things we love. ... See MoreSee Less

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COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Cascade Locks residents__________Clínica de vacuna contra el COVID-19 para los residentes de Cascade LocksHeart of Hospice Hood River ... See MoreSee Less

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