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CULTURALLY RELEVANT INFORMATION FROM FOLKS YOU CAN TRUST

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BASIC BLACK Facts about COVID-19 & the vaccine

covid-19: 2020-2021

THE VACCINE saga: proceed with caution

THE VACCINE saga: proceed with caution

Centers for Disease Control data above.


The facts are that Black people get sicker and die from COVID-19 at much higher rates than white people. 


Why?

Race and ethnicity are risk markers for other underlying conditions that affect health including socioeconomic status, access to health care, and exposure to the virus related to occupation, e.g., frontline, essential, and critical infrastructure workers. 


What this means for Black people:


We are not:

 

  • Receiving racial and ethnic data from every state and local jurisdiction
  • Receiving racial and ethnic data regarding Covid-19 vaccination administration
  • Having necessary resources properly allocated during the Covid-19 Pandemic
  • Proportionately receiving Covid relief  programs and funding for our community Black-owned businesses 


Conclusion


“COVID-19 is not an equal opportunity virus. Indeed, it’s shined a spotlight on America’s pandemic of inequality. Everything we know thus far says that its burden falls disproportionately on low-income communities and communities of color, especially the Black community.”    


Reflects CDC data as of November 2020

THE VACCINE saga: proceed with caution

THE VACCINE saga: proceed with caution

THE VACCINE saga: proceed with caution

Centers for Disease Control data above.
 

The vaccines are effective in reducing risk of severe illness and death.


Black people are receiving vaccines at relatively lower rates than other racial and ethnic groups.


What this means for Black people:

Black households and communities are more at risk of experiencing COVID-19's medical and other impacts.


What we know for sure about the vaccine in general:

 

Vaccines are widely available in the United States for people ages 5 and above.


Vaccines do not prevent transmission of COVID-19, but they decrease the likelihood of severe illness, hospitalization and death.


Booster vaccines (for those who completed the first single or double dose vaccination regiment 5-6 six months depending on the the vaccine manufacturer) are widely available in the United States.


The effectiveness of the original vaccine declines over time, particularly as new variants of COVID-19 emerge.


Booster shots "boost" protection from severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19.


Proof of vaccination:


It is unclear how the system showing proof of vaccination will work and guidelines vary across cities and countries.


Check your local health department website for guidelines.

BASIC BLACK facts about COVID-19 & the vaccine

covid-19: act like you know the FACTS

covid-19: act like you know the FACTS

covid-19: act like you know the FACTS

ACTING COLLECTIVELY ON WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 IS THE ONLY THING THAT WILL SET US ALL FREE!


CLICK HERE to access a PDF document with our team's answers to these FAQ’s: 


What are COVID-19 and coronavirus and where did they really come from

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cdcresponse/about-COVID-19.html


What is the right type of mask and how should I wear it?

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-face-masks-what-you-need-to-know


What is the safe physical distancing measurement and how far can respiratory droplets travel?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/social-distancing.html


How long does the virus survive on surfaces like countertops, bottoms of shoes, and clothing?

https://www.webmd.com/lung/how-long-covid-19-lives-on-surfaces


What is the value of contact tracing and does it violate my privacy?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/principles-contact-tracing.html


Should I use a contact tracing app on my phone?

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/close-personal-contact-tracing-apps-employee-privacy


Is my personal data safe when I give it to a contact tracer or it's in an app?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/contact-tracing-faq.html


·If I don't have symptoms like a fever, I don't have COVID and I can't give it to anyone else, right?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/end-home-isolation.html


Is it true that people can only infect others when they've been within six feet of each other for at least 15 minutes?

https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/what-counts-as-coronavirus-covid-19-exposure--how-does-contact-tracing-identify-who-has-been-exposed-to-covid-19.h00-159383523.html


Why should I take a COVID test if I don't feel sick?

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/05/31/865932474/should-i-get-tested-for-coronavirus-just-for-the-heck-of-it


Why is there more than one type of COVID test and what are the differences between them?

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/coronavirus-disease-2019-testing-basics


If kids don't often get COVID, why aren't they allowed to go to school?

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01354-0


Why are different states and countries having such different results with the spread and containment of COVID?

https://covid19.who.int/table


https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23276665.2020.1784769


Why are Black people getting sick and dying more from COVID than white people?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/health-equity/race-ethnicity.html 


THE VACCINE SAGA: FACTS are emerging

covid-19: act like you know the FACTS

covid-19: act like you know the FACTS

                WATCH.  LEARN.  ACT ON WHAT YOU KNOW.


  

CLICK HERE to access a PDF document with our team's answers to FAQs:


What is a vaccine trial and is it safe?

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/clinical-trials-benefits-risks-and-safety



How are vaccines developed and are they safe for me, elders in my family, and chidden?

https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/how-are-vaccines-developed? 



Has the vaccine been tested on Black people like me?

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/racial-diversity-within-covid-19-vaccine-clinical-trials-key-questions-and-answers/  



Why is there such a big push to get Black people to be test subjects for the vaccines?  

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/07/health/coronavirus-vaccine-trials-african-americans.html


https://khn.org/news/the-color-of-covid-will-vaccine-trials-reflect-americas-diversity/



Are Black celebrities, churches, medical professionals, universities, and social organizations being paid to recruit people for the vaccine trials, and what does that mean to me?

https://theconversation.com/covid-vaccine-celebrity-endorsements-work-even-if-people-dont-like-it-151130



What corners were cut to get the vaccine to market so quickly and what does it mean for Black people?

https://news.wsiu.org/post/scientists-explain-how-covid-vaccine-was-developed-so-fast#stream/0 



My parents Are Vaccinated. I'm Not. Can we visit?

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/my-parents-are-vaccinated-but-im-not-is-it-safe-for-us-to-visit#The-risk-is-not-zero 



Do I need the vaccine if I already had COVID-19 and survived?   Won't those "antibodies" protect me from dying from COVID?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/serology-overview.html#:~:text=Having%20antibodies%20to%20the%20virus,this%20protection%20may%20last. 



Are people who are vaccinated immune to COVID?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html



When can I expect to get the vaccine?

                          Maryland

https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/faqs/#faq3

                          Virginia

https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus/

                       Washington, DC

https://mayor.dc.gov/



How do I get a vaccine?

                          Maryland

https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/vaccine

                          Virginia

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus/vaccine-faq-public 

                       Washington, DC

https://coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccine



What happens if I get side effects from the vaccine that worsen my health and cost me?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/allergic-reaction.html


https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/pdfs/v-safe-information-sheet-508c.pdf


When will children be vaccinated?

https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/faqs/#faq3


Can I stop wearing my mask and using physical distancing when i get vaccinated?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html


How will anyone know if someone has been vaccinated?

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/youll-get-a-vaccination-card-with-your-covid-19-vaccine-why-its-important#Why-vaccination-cards-are-important 


What is herd immunity and what does it mean for the Black community?

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/herd-immunity-and-coronavirus/art-20486808#:~:text=Herd%20immunity%20occurs%20when%20a,those%20who%20are%20immune.


What will happen to me if I refuse to get a vaccine?

https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/legal-and-compliance/employment-law/pages/if-workers-refuse-a-covid-19-vaccination.aspx


Who should and should not get the vaccine?

https://yalehealth.yale.edu/who-should-and-shouldnt-get-covid-19-vaccine

FACTS FOR BLACKS IN YOUR STAGE OF LIFE

SENIORS

YOUNGER ADULTS

YOUNGER ADULTS

Specific COVID-19 prevention, care, and vaccination information citing sources


CDC tips for older adults

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/covid19-guidance.html


Support Resources for Older Adults - Maryland

https://www.mhamd.org/coronavirus/older-adult-resources/


Virginia

https://www.vda.virginia.gov/


Washington, DC

https://www.seniorresource.com/dc.htm



YOUNGER ADULTS

YOUNGER ADULTS

YOUNGER ADULTS

 Specific COVID-19 prevention, care, and vaccination information citing sources 


General Tips helping Families during COVID

https://umaryland.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/umaryland/recording/1309471a51b34e238872a3c13b7e248d/playback


Maryland

https://theinstitute.umaryland.edu/covid-19/conversations/


Virginia

https://www.dss.virginia.gov/geninfo/covid.cgi


Washington, DC

https://washington.org/dctogether

CHILDREN

YOUNGER ADULTS

CHILDREN

 Specific COVID-19 prevention, care, and 

  vaccination information citing sources


Back to school planning checklist

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/parent-checklist.html


Self Swabbing for school children

https://www.jwatch.org/fw117109/2020/10/07/covid-19-patient-self-swabbing-child-testing-guidelines



Parenting guide during COVID-19 Pandemic

https://www.unicef.org/parenting/coronavirus-covid-19-guide-parents

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