COVID VACCINE
mRNA Vaccine
Technology
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines work by giving our cells specific instructions on how to make a “spike protein” that is found on the COVID-19 virus
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When the mRNA is in immune cells, cells start making the spike protein. Once the protein is complete, the mRNA instructions will be broken down by the cell
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The cell shows the protein for the immune system to recognize that it’s out of place. In response, our body creates antibodies to protect against future infection against COVID-19.
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First, the vector (a different, harmless virus) goes into the body and uses cell mechanics to create a harmless piece of spike protein that causes COVID-19
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The cell shows off the spike protein to grab the attention of our immune system, which does not recognize the foreign object. This causes the immune system to create antibodies and gather other immune cells to fight off the “infection.”
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Our bodies adapt to know how to fight off future infections of COVID-19
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Overall: can start within 1-2 days of getting vaccinated, but will subside within a few days
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The temporary symptoms are normal and show us that the vaccine is helping our body create antibodies.
VACCINE OPTIONS
PFIZER -
BioNTech
mRNA Vaccines
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2 shots, 21 days apart
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Intramuscular shot -- given in the muscle of upper arm
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12 years+
MODErNA
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2 shots, 28 days apart
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Intramuscular shot -- given in the muscle of upper arm
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16 years+
JOHNSOn &
JOHNSON
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1 shot
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Intramuscular -- upper arm
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18 years+
SYMPTOMS
Fever
Fatigue
Headache
Chills
Arm Swelling/Redness
Muscle Pain
Nausea
The temporary symptoms are normal and show us that the vaccine is helping our body create antibodies
EFFICACY
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Immunity -- according to the CDC, it takes approximately 2 weeks after being fully vaccinated to create full protection
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You can still catch COVID-19 before and after vaccination
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Must still continue to wear a mask, social distance and wash hands frequently!
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Effectiveness of vaccines with new variants of COVID-19 is still being studied.
where to get your vaccine
Organization | Details | Location(s) | Additional Info | Link |
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Pliable Mobile Clinic | Appointment Only | Neighborhood House High Point: 6400 Sylvan Way SW, Seattle, WA 98126 | J&J Vaccine Only (18 years+) | https://novelhealth.ai/practice/pliable-llc-903637 |
Kitsap Public Health District | Appointment Only | Bremerton (Walk in)
St. Michael Medical Center Bremerton (the old hospital), 2520 Cherry Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98310
Poulsbo (Drive-Through)
Olympic College Poulsbo (back half of the large staff/student parking lot) 1000 NW Olympic College Way, Poulsbo, WA 98370
| http://www.kphd.timetap.com/ | |
Equity in Education Coalition | Pre-registering adults (and 16+, depending on vaccine) | Renton Technical College
Highline College (FRIDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2021)
Green River College AUBURN CAMPUS (SATURDAY MAY 1, 2021)
Tukwila Transit Center
| https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ8ntPq-6mOLm7pGoJK3P0N_0tK6IfbIbOpiklvNz4tGSccQ/viewform | |
Sea Mar Community Health Centers | First dose on walk-in basis, second dose by appointment | See list on website | https://www.seamar.org/covid-vaccine | |
Fred Hutch/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance | Appointment only, 8:00am to 5:30pm PDT | 1100 Fairview Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
| https://www.solvhealth.com/book-online/AM8450 | |
UW Medicine | Join the waitlist at 844.520.8700; no walk-ins | Various locations | Join the stand-by list for leftover doses. | https://www.uwmedicine.org/coronavirus/vaccine |
Kaiser Permanente | Appointment only | Various locations | https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/washington/health-wellness/coronavirus-information/covid-vaccine |