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The City of Baker, partnering with Southeast Community Health Systems, administrated COVID vaccines to 100 Baker residents, over 70 years of age, as part of the Phase 1B rollout on January 15, 2021.
We would like to thank Southeast Community Health Systems for their continued efforts to protect the community during this pandemic and the City of Baker volunteers that aided in the successful mobile immunization station.
Please remember that it is crucial for recipients to receive both doses of this vaccine for maximum effectiveness in combatting COVID-19. The date for you to return and receive the second vaccination was provided on the card that healthcare workers provide the day you receive your first dose.
As we move forward with vaccinations it is important to know that even if you have already had COVID-19 it is important to get vaccinated because it is unknown how long any COVID-19 antibodies that are in your system may protect you from the virus, or how high the levels in your system would need to be to offer you protection.
And lastly, before and after you receive a COVID-19 vaccine, follow the recommended safety guidelines to lower your chances of contracting the virus. It may be possible to become ill if you’re exposed to COVID-19 after any antibodies in your system wear off and before the vaccine takes full effect, about two weeks after your second injection.
Be sure to:
- wear a mask over your nose and mouth when you’re around people from outside your household
- stay 6 feet away from people who aren’t from your household
- limit the time you spend in indoor spaces, especially poorly ventilated ones
- avoid crowds and close contact with people from outside your household
- wash your hands often with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer
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