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🛡️ Dispelling 3 Myths About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Boosters 🛡️ 1️⃣ Myth: The COVID-19 vaccine was rushed and isn’t safe. Fact: The COVID-19 vaccines underwent rigorous testing and met all safety standards. Millions have safely received the vaccine, and ongoing monitoring continues to ensure its safety. 2️⃣ Myth: I don’t need a booster if I’ve already had COVID-19. Fact: Boosters enhance and prolong protection, especially against new variants. Even if you’ve had COVID-19, getting boosted strengthens your immunity. 3️⃣ Myth: The vaccine can alter my DNA. Fact: The COVID-19 vaccines do not interact with your DNA. They work by teaching your immune system to recognize and fight the virus. For reliable information on the free COVID-19 vaccine and booster programs, visit the Bridge Program today! Stay informed, stay protected, and let’s keep our community safe together. 💪🏾💉 #VaccineFacts #StaySafe #CommunityHealth #BridgeProgram “This Pandemic Assistance and Vaccine Equity Grant program, awarded as subgrant number PAVE-82, is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $83,570,217 with 100 percent funded by the CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, the CDC/HHS, the U.S. Government, or the Office of the Kansas Governor. For more information, please visit https://www.cdc.gov (https://www.cdc.gov/) . Revision 6/9/2023”

This is deeply disturbing! Vaccines remain one of the greatest, single public health interventions of the last 100 years. They are crucial to our society and they are safe and effective. Misinformation is a huge problem and we really need to start addressing this!! “Vaccines must meet rigorous safety standards before being deployed and save approximately 3.5 to 5 million lives per year (World Health Organization, 2019). From the beginning, however, vaccines have faced waves of negative reactions from the public (Allen, 2007). These attitudes manifest in several ways: vaccine refusal, hesitancy, and susceptibility to misinformation. For the sake of brevity, we refer to all manifestations as “negative vaccine attitudes” (NVAs).”

Vaccination against COVID-19 and seasonal influenza is critical for public safety and, especially, the safety of the most vulnerable among us. The CDC has determined it is safe for you to get the influenza vaccine at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine. The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) recommends that people with MS should receive the annual influenza vaccine unless they have a specific reason they cannot get it. There are, however, guidelines to receiving the flu vaccine: 💉 The AAN recommends against using live vaccines (e.g., FluMist nasal spray) in people with MS who are currently taking a DMT. 💉 For some DMTs, there are also restrictions from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the timing of a live vaccine after discontinuing a DMT. Prior to receiving a live vaccine, discuss the risks, benefits and appropriate timing with your MS healthcare provider. 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://hubs.li/Q02qj-RX0 #MSAwareness2024 #Vaccinations #Pharmacists #AAPARX #Healthcare #IndependentPharmacy

🌍 The worldwide elimination of measles and rubella is feasible, but first, we must overcome the significant hurdle of vaccine hesitancy! 🌍 📚 In our article published today in Vaccines MDPI, Dr. Sean O'Leary and I delve into the complexities surrounding measles and rubella vaccine hesitancy, a challenge exacerbated by the spread of misinformation and the evolving landscape of online communication. We provide evidence-based strategies to address these challenges, including innovative communication techniques and behavioral interventions. This article is relevant to healthcare professionals, public health experts, policymakers, community leaders, and anyone who has a role in improving vaccination in their communities. #PublicHealth #VaccineHesitancy #Measles #Rubella #Vaccination #HealthCommunication

https://lnkd.in/dWp5gKuE A MUST READ REVIEW!!! https://lnkd.in/d492pAK6 Highlights • Single primary vaccine dose at 12-23 months of age protects against serogroup C IMD • Correlate of protection wanes over a period of 6 years after primary vaccination • Single booster dose induces robust immune response against serogroup C IMD • Booster prolongs protection at least for 3 years but data are sparse

Behind on your child's early vaccines? Now's a great time to catch up. Here's what you should know. #ImmunizationAwarenessMonth

Behind on your child's early vaccines? Now's a great time to catch up. Here's what you should know. #ImmunizationAwarenessMonth

According to new research from Progressive Policy Institute - #COVID19 #vaccines saved 2.9 million lives, avoided 12.5 million hospitalizations & saved $500 billion in hospitalization costs. #Vaccination delivers value for #COVID & beyond. Thank you Michael Mandel for shining a light on this important topic. READ: https://lnkd.in/ev6tHydf

The lid is slowly blowing off. AJGP paper discussing the negative effects of the covid 19 injection. This might help a few who are wondering why they are having problem post the injection. #covid19 #vaccination #jab #longcovid https://lnkd.in/gdzGPTcf

Stay Ahead of Long COVID with Vaccines! New research in Scientific American shows getting your COVID vaccine doses can greatly reduce your chances of experiencing long COVID. A simple shot could be the key to keeping those prolonged symptoms at bay. 🛡️💉 Learn how vaccines are our best defense against the aftereffects of COVID: https://lnkd.in/gUuY-jTv #StayVaccinated #FightLongCOVID #HealthyFuture