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A while back, we asked our social media followers if they had any questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. They had A LOT of questions! So we brought in two of our public health nurses to answer them.
Last week, we released Part 1 and Part 2 of the video series. We'll release Parts 3 and 4 this week. Get ready to learn!
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The Washington State Fair is back! The rides! The food! The rodeo! The masks!
The Washington State Fair looks a little different this year. You must wear a mask indoors and outdoors. If you’re excited to take part in the fair’s 120-year-old tradition, we have tips to help reduce your COVID-19 risk and still enjoy yourself!
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Harbor Hope Center didn’t deliver food to the Key Peninsula—then COVID-19 hit. “Now we deliver food twice a week,” said Daniel Johnson, the executive director of the non-profit helping those experiencing homelessness, hunger and drug and alcohol-related problems.
While the organization’s push to help remains the same, COVID-19 challenges that mission weekly.
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The Washington State Fair is in full swing. Grab a burger, hit a ride and get in line for the vaccine! We’ve partnered with vaccine provider Ambulnz to offer two vaccination locations on the fairgrounds.
“You can get the vaccine while you enjoy your time at the fair,” said Abiane Collymore, an operations supervisor with Ambulnz in Tacoma. “A lot of people are going to be there all at once with their families.”
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Vaccine Update
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941,731 doses to Pierce County residents.
518,198 56.63%, at least one dose.
451,667 49.36%, fully vaccinated.
14,449 doses administered last week.
More vaccine data.
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 Drop-ins welcome!
It's easier than ever to get the COVID-19 vaccine. You can drop-in at most vaccine events listed on our site. The vaccine is always free.
 tpchd.org/vaxtothefuture
- Contact our call center at (253) 649-1412. Open every day 8 a.m-4:30 p.m.
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Sign up for our Vaccine Help List.
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 'We're all links in a chain:' Protecting each other's families from COVID-19 infection
Our own Dusty Lane talked to Q13 News about why he chose to get vaccinated, his work for us, and his adorable pandemic baby, Charlie.
You can also read his recent blog: As schools open and daycare outbreaks grow, we can protect each other’s families.
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Trouble getting vaccinated? We can help.
We know not everyone who wants the vaccine has been able to get it. That's why we launched our COVID-19 Vaccine Help List. Anyone who is eligible and wants help finding vaccine appointments can sign up. You can sign up online or contact our call center at (253) 649-1412 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. any day of the week. The call center can also help if you or someone you know has trouble leaving home. Give them a call and we’ll bring the vaccine to you!
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Back to school
 The new school year will look a little different than last year and previous years. Schools will take steps to help keep your kids safe, like:
 Masks inside schools and classrooms.
Required vaccinations for K-12 teachers, school staff, bus drivers, volunteers and others working in school facilities.
 New testing protocols. This include some mandatory testing and regular testing for student athletes and coaches.
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COVID-19 Resources
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