Health Plan of San Joaquin | Focus Your Health | Winter 2021-2022
4 Focus Your Health It’s always a good idea to think about your options before making a decision that will affect your health. If you’re not sure about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, you’re not alone. However, a lot has changed since the vaccines were intro- duced. Here are five reasons people are now choosing to take the next step and get a COVID-19 shot: 1 The vaccines have a good track record. All of the COVID-19 vaccines were tested thoroughly in clinical trials to make sure they were safe. We now have real-world data to back up what the trials said: the vaccines work. Millions of people have now been safely vaccinated. The side effects for almost everyone are minor. And the risks are low when compared to the risks of getting COVID-19. 2 It’s easier to get a vaccine. Many pharmacies and doctors’ offices now have COVID-19 vaccines on hand. You may even be able to get a shot with- out an appointment. 3 Unvaccinated people are more likely to get COVID-19. Most of the people who are hospitalized with COVID-19 haven’t had their shots. And it’s often groups who are more vulnerable to serious illness, such as people of color, who are being left behind. You have the right to protect yourself. 4 The vaccines are effective against the different variants. Other strains of the corona- virus can spread more easily and may be resistant to some treatments. The vaccines offer good protection against Delta and other variants. And they reduce the risk that you will Not sure where to get vaccinated? Visit hpsj.com/decide for a community calendar of COVID-19 testing and vaccine events. Ask. Learn. Decide. Have questions or need a ride? We can help! HPSJ members can call 888.936.7526 (TTY/TDD: 711 ), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Finding your reason why
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