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Why Not Get The Shot?
Cuero Medical Clinic
Parkside Family Clinic
Yorktown Medical Clinic
Goliad Family Practice
Kenedy Family Practice
Since early 2020, there have been growing misunderstandings about COVID-19, CDC guidelines and the vaccine that has made many people hesitant to get vaccinated. These misconceptions are outdated, pre-pandemic ideas relating to vaccines for the flu, pneumonia, and other illnesses.
It is our goal to arm the communities our Cuero Family Clinics serve with the most accurate information about the vaccine, build confidence in the vaccination, and create a greater awareness about why getting vaccinated is so important for the entire community.
We can work together to get back to normal.
Why Is It A Good Idea To Get The Vaccine?
Everyone has had to face the question of whether or not we should get vaccinated. What are the risks? Do the benefits outweigh those risks? It makes sense that with the ongoing pandemic, recent conversations about vaccines have mostly centered around the COVID-19 vaccination. There are conflicting stories coming from media outlets that have added to the confusion. Unfortunately, this has led to increased concerns and growing fears about receiving the vaccine.
There are many benefits to getting the vaccine that include:
In a recent article published by The Victoria Advocate, Dr. John McNeill, the local health department authority for Victoria, DeWitt, and Goliad counties, shared the following when asked how many of the COVID patients he was seeing were unvaccinated, "99% of them are unvaccinated. We don't have a pandemic in vaccinated patients. We have a pandemic in unvaccinated patients."
While many are in fear of the vaccine based on its newness, Lynn Falcone, CEO of Cuero Regional Hospital, countered that it has actually been tested since the early 2000s, but then SARS declined. When SARS COV2 (COVID 19) resurfaced so did the MRNA vaccine. "I do not share this to debate; it is your decision to vaccinate or not. However; know that each individual that embraces and receives the vaccine that it does make a difference."
A new study released by the Texas Department of State Health Services shows that during the month of September, Texans not vaccinated against COVID-19 were about 20 times more likely to suffer a COVID-19-associated death and 13 times more likely to test positive than people who were fully vaccinated.
Another new study adds to growing evidence that there is no connection between COVID-19 vaccinations and a reduced chance of conceiving a baby. Rather, couples in the study had slightly lower chances of conception if the male partner had been infected with the coronavirus within 60 days — which offers even more reason to get vaccinated against COVID-19, since the illness could affect male fertility in the short term, according to the study, published Thursday in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
The American Medical Association (AMA) released a new survey (PDF) among practicing physicians that shows more than 96 percent of surveyed U.S. physicians have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, with no significant difference in vaccination rates across regions. Of the physicians who are not yet vaccinated, an additional 45 percent do plan to get vaccinated.
The CDC's website features a Myths and Facts about COVID Vaccines page to help dispel vaccine rumors that are often featured and spread on social media: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html
The CDC is consistently updating their guidelines and information regarding the vaccine as it comes about. If you're interested in learning more, visit their website here to learn more.
Pediatric Data on COVID-19
Although children aged 17 years old and under have reported fewer cases of COVID-19 than compared with adults, they can still contract the virus and spread it to other individuals. Depending upon situational factors, some children can experience a worse reaction once they've contracted the illness. The severity of the effects on the body from COVID-19 increases for children with underlying medical conditions.
In children of all ages, hospitalization rates due to COVID-19 are lower when compared to those of adults. Although this is a good thing, acute COVID-19 symptoms can still form within children and at times, require hospitalization.
According to the CDC, anyone who is 12 or older meets eligibility requirements to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC recommends any individual age 12 or older get their vaccines if they have not already received them. It is important to know that the coverage for those who are between the ages of 12 and 17 years old is lower than in older age groups.
Find more pediatric data on COVID-19 here: CDC COVID Data Tracker
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine authorization and recommendations were also updated earlier this week:
Moderately or severely immunocompromised children 5-11 years of age are now recommended to receive an additional dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second dose. A booster dose is not authorized for children in this age group at this time.
Adolescents 12-17 years of age are recommended to receive a single booster dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (purple/gray cap vial).
Individuals 12 years and older who received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as their primary series can now receive a single booster dose 5 months after completing the primary series.
Where Can I Get Vaccinated?
Below is a comprehensive list of Cuero Family Clinics locations that provide vaccinations, as well as COVID-19 testing. Call today to schedule your appointment for a COVID-19, flu, or pneumonia vaccine at 361.275.0170. Please note this number for Outpatient Scheduling at Cuero Regional Hospital.
Cuero Medical Clinic
2550 N. Esplanade, Suite 102, Cuero, TX 77954
Parkside Family Clinic
1109 E. Broadway, Cuero, TX 77954
Yorktown Medical Clinic
508 N. Riedel, Yorktown, TX 78164
Goliad Family Practice
139 W. Franklin, Goliad, TX 77963
Kenedy Family Practice
113 W. Main Street, Kenedy, TX 78119
Know The Facts
Here are the facts on COVID-19 from leading health organizations around the world.
Vaccines are thoroughly tested for safety before they're made available to the general public.
Vaccines go through extensive testing trials before they can be introduced in a country. Expert doctors and scientists follow strict international standards while deciding to make a vaccine available to the public. Just like all medicines, vaccines do have the possibility of causing side effects that are usually minor and temporary. More serious side effects are rare and only occur in extreme circumstances. A person is much more likely to be seriously harmed by a disease than by its vaccine.
Source: World Health Organization
COVID-19 vaccines were developed quickly while maintaining the highest safety standard possible
The need for a COVID-19 vaccine was urgent, so governments and companies spent much more money to develop it in a timely manner. Research and development took place at the same time around the world while still following strict safety and clinical standards. This allowed for faster vaccine development than typical, but doesn't make the studies any less rigorous or the vaccine any less safe.
Source: World Health Organization
COVID-19 vaccines can't give you COVID-19
You can't contract COVID-19 from any of the vaccines. None of the vaccines available to the public contain the live virus that causes COVID-19. They may cause minor side effects such as a sore arm or mild fever. These are signs that the vaccine is working on one's body.
Source: GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance
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If you have decided to or decided against getting the COVID-19 vaccine, we want to hear your reason for your decision. Are you getting vaccinated because of a parent, grandparent, child, or co-workers? Tell us your story! We may feature your story and share it with the Crossroads community so that others can learn about your reasons.
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The CDC states that the Omicron variant likely will spread more easily than the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, and how easily Omicron spreads compared to Delta remains unknown. The CDC expects that anyone with Omicron infection can spread the virus to others, even if they are vaccinated or don't have symptoms. While vaccinated people still have the possibility of contracting COVID-19, they are far less likely to get severely sick or die than people who are unvaccinated.
Vaccination is the most effective tool we have for protecting ourselves and our loved ones against COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States continue to protect against severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. To find a vaccine provider near you, visit Vaccines.gov or your state or local public health department website. If you or someone you know is hesitant about COVID-19 vaccination, CDC has information and answers to frequently asked questions to help make informed decisions.
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A new CDC study supports previous findings that B.1.617.2 (Delta) is highly contagious, and is contributing to an increase in cases, including those with severe outcomes and those due to vaccine breakthrough infections. While vaccinated people still have the possibility of contracting COVID-19, they are far less likely to get severely sick or die than people who are unvaccinated.
Vaccination is the most effective tool we have for protecting ourselves and our loved ones against COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States continue to protect against severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. To find a vaccine provider near you, visit Vaccines.gov or your state or local public health department website. If you or someone you know is hesitant about COVID-19 vaccination, CDC has information and answers to frequently asked questions to help make informed decisions.
Who is Eligible for a COVID-19 Booster Shot
Individuals who have received both doses of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are now eligible to receive the booster shot for their respective vaccines.
Individuals meeting eligibility requirements may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. The CDC's recommendations are now allowing for mix-and-match dosing of the booster shots, as long as two previous doses have been received.
The following listed individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are now eligible for a booster shot at 5 months or more after their primary series. These groups include those who are:
- Adults 18 years and older if you received the Moderna mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
- Everyone 12 years and older if you received the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
For people who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.
Booster shots are now recommended for the nearly 15 million individuals ages 18 and older who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine two or more months ago.
As more data becomes available, additional populations may also receive direction and recommendations to receive a booster shot.
14 Diseases We've Controlled Through Vaccination
- Polio
- Tetanus
- Measles
- Influenza
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rubella
- Hib
- Whooping Cough
- Pneumococcal Disease
- Rotavirus
- Mumps
- Chickenpox
- Diptheria
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