|
Are you Trypanophobic? You may be and not know it. Fear of needles is normal. Yet it’s keeping people from getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Trypanophobia is the scientific term for fear of needles. It affects more people than you might think. About one quarter of adults fear needles. Nearly two-thirds of children do, too.
We have tips for providers, parents and patients to help you work through Trypanophobia.
|
Community outreach worker Malcolm Clay says talking about COVID-19 vaccine and building trust begins with the Golden Rule.
“Vaccines aren’t always a popular topic, but I approach these conversations as respectfully as possible and put myself in people’s shoes.”
Malcolm and the community outreach team will talk to people in Parkland and Spanaway area where vaccine percentages are among the lowest in Pierce County.
|
Many Black people don’t trust the medical system. But Dr. John Vassall says you shouldn’t let that stop you from getting vaccinated or taking your health seriously.
“I start by acknowledging that the fear of vaccines is real and justified,” he said. “I’m not going to tell anybody not to be afraid, or that they’re not going to run into racism. You can’t let those issues keep you from getting the care you need.”
|
|
|
Vaccine Update
|
|
1,112,672 doses to Pierce County residents.
57% of all residents fully vaccinated
64% of eligible residents 5 and older fully vaccinated.
22,472 doses administered last week.
More vaccine data.
|
 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. M-F, 8 a.m-4:30 p.m.
-
Sign up for our Vaccine Help List.
|
 Feel free to share our social graphics on your posts. Click on the image for a full resolution version. Or, you can download an Instagram size.
 No insurance? No problem! Free flu shots for people 6 months or older:
Saturday, Nov. 27, noon–6 p.m.
Lakewood Towne Center COVID-19 vaccine clinic
10330 59th Ave. SW, Suite B, Lakewood
Walk-up/drop-in, no appointment needed. Parental consent required for kids under 18 years old. You can get a flu shot at the same time as other vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccine. (Appointment required for COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11.)
You can find more flu information and flu vaccine locations on our flu page.  tpchd.org/flu
|
|
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. Monday-Friday. 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!
|
|
|
More locations
We added more clinics with COVID-19 vaccine doses for kids 5-11—all by appointment only.
Look for the  icon next to our listings at tpchd.org/vaxtothefuture. You can also reach out to your healthcare provider or local pharmacy to find your vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine is easy to get and always free. Find your dose on our vaccine event calendar, which we update throughout the day tpchd.org/vaxtothefuture.
|
COVID-19 Resources
More information on:
|
|
|
|
