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Stanislaus County Public Health Department
COVID-19 Week in Review offers a review of current guidance and local pandemic activity in Stanislaus County and California. As most of the state opens their doors to welcome people back into their spaces, Stanislaus County has created this newsletter to keep you informed and updated on best practices. This newsletter contains information on changes, updates, and community trends. If this email was forwarded to you and you wish to subscribe, please use the link below.
Current Trends & Epidemiological Findings
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Your Second Dose MATTERS!
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Public Health Tip of the Week
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Public Health Q&A
Q. How effective are the vaccines against the Delta variant?
Initial studies (not yet peer-reviewed) report that vaccines have been proven to be highly effective against serious illness and hospitalization as a result of contracting COVID-19.
A Public Health England analysis showed that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was 88% effective against symptomatic disease and 96% effective against hospitalization from the Delta variant. The studies looked at participants who were fully vaccinated with both doses in the series.
Moderna has also reported on studies that showed the vaccine to be effective against the Delta variant.
In a recent press release, Johnson & Johnson has also stated that the vaccine is effective against the Delta variant.
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Q. What is being done to get the people of Stanislaus vaccinated?
If our vaccination rates are low, will Delta variant cause another surge?
Public Health has expanded vaccine clinics to more areas of the County. Clinics have expanded from four regional locations to local schools, churches, businesses and community centers to make getting vaccinated more convenient. With the help of our community partners, we continue to educate our community about the benefits of receiving a vaccine.
By receiving both doses of the vaccine you are not only protecting yourself, but also protecting your friends, family, and community.
The Delta variant has already created surges in different parts of the world. It is possible that if vaccination rates fail to keep up with the spread of the variant, our community may face another surge in cases.
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Q. How soon after the first dose should one receive the second dose?
A person should return for their second dose of Pfizer 21 days after the first dose, and 28 days for Moderna.
At times individuals may miss this vaccination time frame; that is OKAY!
You can still get your second dose. You do not have to restart the series if you have missed your second dose beyond six weeks. You should receive your second dose as soon as possible. Please use the link below to book your appointment or walk into a clinic near you.
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Each week Stanislaus County Department of Public Health will answer the top questions from our community members. Please use the link below to ask your question.
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