Vaccine Info
- School Immunization Policy and Resources
- Vaccination policy and resources from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education
- Vaccine requirements by state
- State and local vaccination requirements for daycare and school entry
- COVID-19 advice for the public: Getting vaccinated
- Recent advice regarding the COVID-19 vaccine from the World Health Organization
- FAQs about the COVID-19 Vaccine
- The American Academy of Pediatrics addresses frequently asked questions about the COVID vaccine, with special focus on vaccine safety information
- Myocarditis and Pericarditis following COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC
- What You Need to Know and What Symptoms to Look Out For
- COVID-19 Vaccines
- Factual information about the vaccine from The Centers for Disease Control
- Vaccines Myths and Facts
- It is important to get information about the vaccine from credible resources. safety and efficacy of the COVID vaccine from the CDC
- The following links discuss basic information regarding the COVID vaccines for patients and why the COVID vaccine is recommended in adults
- The effects of virus variants on COVID-19 vaccines | World Health Organization
Here are COVID-19 accessible resources for people with disabilities from Georgia Tech’s Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation:
- Information about vaccines for people using screen readers or other assistive technology
- COVID-19 ASL Resources
- Easy to Read Information on Vaccines, Testing, Prevention, and School Reopening
If you still have some hesitancy, check out these resources:
NPR podcast/interview on talking to people who are hesitant towards getting the COVID vaccine
Discusses medical institution’s violation of trust in Black and Brown communities and addresses misconceptions and myths regarding the COVID-19 vaccines
Check out a recent episode of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics discussing the COVID vaccine and health equity with Adolescent Medicine doctor Krishna Upadhya
If you’re looking for podcasts on the science of the COVID-19 vaccine to listen to instead articles, check these out:
- An Inside Look at the COVID-19 Vaccine | University of Michigan School of Public Health
- A 12-minute podcast on how vaccines are developed
- Explaining The Science Behind An mRNA Vaccine For COVID-19 | NPR
- A 34-minute podcast with virologist and Pfizer trial participant explaining science behind mRNA COVID vaccine
Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Staying Up to Date With Your COVID Vaccines
- CDC recommends the 2023–2024 updated COVID-19 vaccines.
- Guidance on Travel for Fully Vaccinated People
- What Can I Do Once I am Fully Vaccinated?
- Cheat sheet: CDC guidelines on what you can and can’t do after being fully vaccinated
Addressing medical racism: Is the vaccine safe for Black and Brown communities?
COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Brown Americans. Because of a long history of racism in medicine and medical research, minority communities are understandably hesitant to get the vaccine. It is always a good idea to talk to a trusted, supportive medical provider or other adult to make the best decision for you. If you are interested in learning more about COVID vaccine hesitancy in communities of color, you can explore the following articles:
Dr. South talks about initial skepticism towards the research, her reasons for getting the vaccine, and her experience with side effects
Discusses medical institution’s violation of trust in Black and Brown communities and addresses misconceptions and myths regarding the COVID-19 vaccines
Addresses the safety of vaccines, participant diversity in clinical trials, and why people of color should get vaccinated as soon as possible
If podcasts are more your thing, check out a recent episode of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics discussing the COVID vaccine and health equity with Adolescent Medicine doctor Krishna Upadhya