The Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) is a national database that collects information about possible side effects that occur after a (U.S.-licensed) vaccine is given. The system gets reports from healthcare providers, patients, parents, or anyone who witnessed or even just heard of a possible adverse reaction that occurred after getting any vaccine. The […]
Tag: COVID-19 vaccine
14 Dec
How do we calculate vaccination rates?
Every dose of COVID-19 vaccine that’s given in Okanogan county is entered into the Washington Immunization Information System (WAIIS). Information about the vaccine (type, lot number, expiration date, etc), the organization that gave the vaccine, and information about the person who received it, is all entered into WAIIS. OCPH can count the number and type […]
14 Mar
News Release: Okanogan County Launches Centralized COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System
NEWS RELEASE *** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** March 15, 2021 Okanogan County Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System Healthcare providers join forces to implement new, centralized vaccine notification system OKANOGAN – Partners across Okanogan County, including Okanogan County Public Health, Okanogan County Emergency Management, Three Rivers Hospital, North Valley Hospital, Family Health Centers, Mid-Valley Hospital and […]
16 Feb
Do I still need to wear a mask after I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes, please! After you receive your second dose of the vaccine, please continue to wear a mask and keep 6 feet of distance from those you don’t live with. We know the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and will greatly decrease your risk of getting infected. But the vaccine does not provide 100% protection, and we […]
15 Feb
COVID-19 Vaccines and FDA approval
Reposted from: US Food and Drug Administration: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines have been approved through the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) program. An EUA is granted during a public health emergency and is different than an FDA approval (licensure) of a vaccine. Q: What is an emergency use authorization […]
21 Dec
COVID-19 Vaccine
Updated December 30, 2020 Do you have a question about the vaccine? Ask us here and we’ll include it in our updates. https://youtu.be/O0Ok9eg-TlQ COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe? Yes. The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines have been extensively tested through large clinical trials to make sure they meet all […]