CDC Releases New Guidance about Post-Vaccination Activities
In his first Joint Address to Congress last night, President Biden announced new milestones in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic: 220 million vaccine doses have been administered in the past 100 days. Although we have not yet achieved herd immunity, 70% of seniors over 65 are protected, and everyone 16 and older is eligible to receive the vaccine.
This week, the CDC announced that if you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing many things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic.
Fully vaccinated means at least 2 weeks have passed since your last required vaccine dose (the required number of doses varies based on vaccine), so if you don’t meet these requirements, you are NOT fully vaccinated and should keep taking all precautions until you are fully vaccinated.
The new guidance for fully vaccinated individuals includes many outdoor activities:
- Exercising outside with members of your household
- Attending small gatherings with family and friends
- Dining outside with friends from multiple households
When choosing safer activities, consider how COVID-19 is spreading in your community, the number of people participating in the activity, and the location of the activity. Outdoor visits and activities are safer than indoor activities, and fully vaccinated people can participate in some indoor events safely, without much risk.
CDC and FDA resume use of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Vaccine
Over 211 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the United States, through April 19, 2021. These vaccines continue to undergo the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends you get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you are eligible, including use of Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine, which has resumed.
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review of all available data at this time shows that the J&J COVID-19 Vaccine’s known and potential benefits outweigh its known and potential risks.
However, women younger than 50 years old should be aware of the rare but increased risk of this adverse event and that there are other COVID-19 vaccine options available for which this risk has not been seen.
CDC and FDA will continue to monitor the safety of all COVID-19 vaccines.
Want to increase vaccine confidence in your community?
The CDC and HUD are offering YOU—community leaders, service coordinators, program administrators, and residents— a limited-time opportunity to attend a FREE Vaccine Confidence Bootcamp!
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Data in the United States, by County
By signing up, you will:
- Learn how to (and not to) communicate about the COVID-19 vaccine
- Participate in a professionally facilitated small-group virtual training
- Identify and assist with vaccine hesitancy in your community
- Receive access to tools, resources, best practices, and effective techniques
- Be empowered to train others in your community!
Be part of the first pathfinder cohort from HUD-assisted communities to graduate from the CDC's initial training, with additional sessions to come. Bootcamps are a couple of hours, including breakout sessions. A device with video and audio capabilities, and a strong and fast internet connection is required.
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Health Center 101: Building Housing/Health Partnerships
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