COVID-19 INFORMATION
Get The Facts
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
1. Remember to always wash your hand after going out.
2. Wear a mask in public spaces.
3. Try to socially distance yourself from others when possible.
EPIDEMICS & PANDEMICS
An outbreak is called an epidemic when there is a sudden increase in cases. As COVID-19 began spreading in Wuhan, China, it became an epidemic. Because the disease then spread across several countries and affected a large number of people, it was classified as a pandemic.
TRAVEL HEALTH ADVICE
Try not to travel if possible. When you do travel quarantine for 10 days or until you can receive a negative test result.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COVID VACCINE
DOES THE COVID-19 VACCINE WORK?
All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19
IS THE VACCINE SAFE?
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines, and these vaccines have undergone the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. This monitoring includes using both established and new safety monitoring systems to make sure that COVID-19 vaccines are safe.
HOW DO I GET MY VACCINE
Check your states COVID-19 vaccine distribution policy and see if you are eligible to receive a vaccine at this time. There will be a map of vaccination sites in your area. You can then schedule an appointment online
DO I NEED TO WEAR A MASK AND AVOID CLOSE CONTACT WITH OTHERS IF I HAVE HAD 2 DOSES OF THE VACCINE.
Yes. Not enough information is currently available to say if or when CDC will stop recommending that people wear masks and avoid close contact with others to help prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Experts need to understand more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide in real-world conditions before making that decision. Other factors, including how many people get vaccinated and how the virus is spreading in communities, will also affect this decision. We also don’t yet know whether getting a COVID-19 vaccine will prevent you from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 to other people, even if you don’t get sick yourself.
HOW MANY SHOTS OF THE COVID VACCINE WILL BE NEEDED
The currently authorized vaccines to prevent COVID-19 in the United States require 2 shots to get the most protection.
You should get your second shot as close to the recommended 3-week or 1-month interval as possible. However, there is no maximum interval between the first and second doses for either vaccine. You should not get the second dose earlier than the recommended interval.
CAN I GET THE COVID VACCINE THE SAME TIME AS ANOTHER VACCINE?
Wait at least 14 days before getting any other vaccine, including a flu or shingles vaccine, if you get your COVID-19 vaccine first. And if you get another vaccine first, wait at least 14 days before getting your COVID-19 vaccine.
WHAT CAN I DO TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM GETTING COVID-19 UNTIL I AN ABLE TO GET MY VACCINE?
To protect yourself and others, follow these recommendations:
Wear a mask over your nose and mouth
Stay at least 6 feet away from others
Avoid crowds
Avoid poorly ventilated spaces
Wash your hands often
WHO IS PAYING FOR THE COVID VACCINE?
Vaccine doses purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars will be given to the American people at no cost. However, vaccination providers can charge an administration fee for giving someone the shot. Vaccination providers can be reimbursed for this by the patient’s public or private insurance company or, for uninsured patients, by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fund. No one can be denied a vaccine if they are unable to pay the vaccine administration fee.
DONATE TO HELP DISTRIBUTE MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND VACCINES
UNICEF's results so far include:
-More than 73.2 million people reached with soap, water and critical hygiene supplies
-Personal protective equipment delivered to health workers — 104.8 million gloves, 13 million N95 masks, 174.9 million surgical masks, 4.5 million gowns, 807,613 goggles and 2.2 million face shields — along with 15,468 oxygen concentrators and 2.7 million diagnostic test kits for COVID-19
-Nearly 4 million children treated for severe acute malnutrition
-2.5 million health workers trained in infection prevention and control
-More than 229 million children supported with distance/home-based learning
-Almost 66 million children, parents and caregivers provided with community-based mental health and psychosocial support
Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit UNICEF USA, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.
More information about UNICEF USA: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works in over 190 countries to bring nutrition, health, education and more programs to children and families. UNICEF is committed to assisting children globally affected by COVID-19 and is working with health experts to promote facts over fear and bringing trustworthy guidance to parents, caregivers and educators. UNICEF is on the ground working to keep children healthy and learning, protected from sickness and violence, no matter who they are or where they live.
ABOUT MICHAEL GOZZO'S CAPSTONE
For my capstone project I decided I wanted to help people. With the COVID-19 pandemic spreading rapidly over the past year I thought the best use of my time would be to help inform people on how to slow down the spread of infectious diseases and prevent further pandemics from happening again in the future. I hope this website help to provide information about staying safe and receiving your COVID-19 vaccine to as many people as possible.