(OCTOBER 1, 2021) The COVID vaccine helps you stay healthy. Here are some important things to know:
Anyone 12 years or older can get the vaccine.
The vaccine is safe. It works well. Most vaccinated people don't get sick. If they get sick, they usually don't need to go to the hospital.
The vaccine is free. You don't need health insurance. You don't need identification.
Pfizer and Moderna are two kinds of vaccine. They each require two doses. Some people can now get a third dose. The third dose is a "booster." It adds extra strength.
There is a third kind of COVID vaccine. It is called Johnson & Johnson. It requires only one dose.
Some people have side effects. Sometimes they feel sick. It feels like the flu. Side effects usually go away in a few days.
After you have the vaccine, you must continue to follow the rules for masks, washing hands, and social distancing.
Where can you get the vaccine? Visit this website: https://govstatus.egov.com/find-covid-19-vaccine