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Know the Covid-19 Vaccine Quick Facts

Eva Davis, Eubanks, Gina E.

All Vaccines:

  • Are free of charge
  • Are FDA authorized
  • Have undergone extensive clinical trials
  • Are proven safe and effective
  • Do not contain the live activated Covid-19 Virus
  • Have no eggs, preservatives or latex
  • Are 100% effective at preventing severe cases of Covid-19 that could lead to hospitalizations or death
  • Are available in all 64 parishes.

Self-Care After Being Vaccinated

Within 24 to 48 hours after being vaccinated you might experience some or all of the flu-like symptoms listed below. These are nothing to worry about, they're a sign that your body is building protection.

  • Fever
  • Tiredness
  • Headache
  • Chills

After being vaccinated, remember to periodically use or exercise you arm, drink plenty of fluids, take acetaminophen or ibuprofen if it's safe for you and place a damp, cold washcloth over the site of the shot. If you are worried about your symptoms, or you experience increase redness or soreness in the place where you got the shot call your doctor!

For more information call 1-855-453-0774 or access the link to Covid Vaccine Facts

5/21/2021 7:52:52 PM
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