While COVID-19 has claimed more than 3 million deaths globally, inoculations against the disease have been strongly encouraged. Mandates set to slow the spread have eased to bring coronavirus vaccinations in demand.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests becoming vaccinated as it will help fight the virus. CCC campus nurse Karmesha Duke concurs and advises personnel and students to save lives by choosing a site administering injections of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine.
“Being vaccinated is so important because it helps to safeguard you and those around you,” said Duke, who recently hosted Aaron E. Henry Community Health Center’s immunization services to the College. “The more we vaccinate, the closer we are to herd immunity and getting back to normal.”
Additionally, higher learning institutions, including Spelman College, Stanford University, Rutgers University, and Yale University, have already announced plans to require their students to be fully vaccinated by the 2021 fall semester.
On the contrary, anti-vaxxers opposed to the objective remain hesitant, believing disorders like autism and brain conditions are associated with the protective means. The CDC, however, recommends jumping on the task of visiting a local site to receive the free shots as soon as possible.
Gathering information on the vaccinations available would rid reluctance and minimize anxious feelings that may emerge.
Provided that, be aware that the operation signals the immune system’s building of an antibody response to help reject contraction. The vaccine can also prevent severe symptoms in a breakthrough case. Moreover, individuals are to allow themselves two weeks following both doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine before confirming to be fully protected. Both doses provide 94 percent resistance to the disease and variants.
A fully vaccinated person can visit an uncrowded setting or join in small outdoor gatherings with other fully vaccinated friends/family but should continue following safety guidelines such as mask-wearing in places where mandates have not been lifted.
Visit Vaccines.gov powered by VaccineFinder to locate a site near you, or check with your local health department. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines at www.cdc.gov.
COVID-19 Response Coordinator Tatiara Hollins is available to assist the campus community with any coronavirus-related concerns; she can be contacted at (662) 621-4197 or cccstudentengagement2@coahomacc.edu. Campus nurse Karmesha Duke is also an available campus resource who can be reached at (662) 621-4142 or kduke@coahomacc.edu.