Dr. Sandra Hernandez is our return guest, providing us with an update on Covid-19 Vaccines. Dr. Hernandez explains how vaccines protect us from the Covid-19 virus and the importance of getting vaccinated as vaccines become more available. As more people get vaccinated, deaths and hospitalizations will be reduced. Once we get vaccinated, masks will continue to be necessary as vaccinated individuals could still be carriers of the Covid-19 virus.
Dr. Hernandez, CEO of the California Health Foundation, explains how the vaccine protects us from the Covid-19 virus. Getting vaccinated for Covd-19 will be essential to reduce mortality and sicknesses.
Vaccines will become more available as vaccine supplies increase. To ensure vaccine equity, vaccine locations will need to continue to expand into the most impacted communities.
On February 2, 2021, the Biden Administration announced that the Covid-19 vaccine will be available in late February at several pharmacy chains including CVS and Walgreens. Many cities and counties are providing vaccines to priority populations at mass vaccinations sites. To find vaccines and what priority tier you are in, contact your state and or your local health department.