Category: Vaccines
Why you should get a COVID-19 vaccine – even if you’ve already had the coronavirus
Immunity after infection is unpredictable.
So You’re Vaccinated Against Covid. Now What?
Optimism is warranted, but all of us — even the vaccinated — still need to be careful.
More people in King County are eligible for the vaccine, but will there be enough?
The number of people who are or soon will be eligible will continue to outpace the availability of vaccine for some time.
Coronavirus is evolving but so are our antibodies
Will the antibodies we make after being infected with or vaccinated protect us against future viral variants?
The UK variant is likely deadlier, more infectious and becoming dominant.
But the vaccines still work well against it
How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compare to other coronavirus vaccines?
4 common questions answered
New COVID-19 Variants in Washington. Now what?
What the discovery of new COVID-19 variants means for Washington
Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus? – UW expert answers your vaccine questions
The short answer is no. You can still get infected after you’ve been vaccinated. But your chances of getting seriously ill are almost zero.
APPEARANCE OF VARIANTS OF CONCERN IN KING COUNTY REINFORCE NEED TO STAY VIGILANT
Public Health Insider, Public Health – Seattle & King County A variant strain of the coronavirus that was first identified in South Africa has been detected in King County. The B.1.351 variant was identified through genomic sequencing at the UW Medicine Virology Laboratory on Feb.…
Two Doses are Key
If you already got your first shot, it’s time to start thinking about getting your second one.
Vaccine Signups Cater to the Tech-Savvy, Leaving Out Many
While many older adults have access to the internet and are tech-savvy, others are not.
COVID-19 Variants Further Strain Public Health Agencies
More contagious variants add to the struggle agencies already face to trace contacts, communicate with the public and vaccinate residents.
These States Found the Secret to COVID-19 Vaccination Success
Centralized approaches by states like West Virginia and Alaska have proved to be more efficient.
Public Health Systems Still Aren’t Ready for the Next Pandemic
“We’re seeing the consequences now of a complete and utter failure to ensure we have a full and robust vaccination system.”
Don’t be picky when it comes to your Covid shot, take the first one offered
“. . . get whatever you can as soon as you can get it. . . “