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COVID-19 Vaccine

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TSD continues to focus on the health and safety of our school community, and we support the importance of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. 
 
This webpage is designed to provide helpful information regarding vaccines, their effectiveness, and where you and your family can receive the vaccine. 
 
TSD provided a vaccine clinic on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 and December 16, 2021.
 
Please visit the following link to find vaccines near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/
 
Also, visit https://www.traviscountytx.gov for locations near you.
 
 
  • Vaccines are widely accessible in the United States and are available for everyone at no cost.
  • COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing COVID-19 disease, especially severe illness and death.
  • COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of people spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.
  • You may have side effects after vaccination. These are normal and should go away in a few days.
  • It typically takes 2 weeks after vaccination for the body to build protection (immunity) against the virus that causes COVID-19. You are fully vaccinated until 2 weeks after the second dose of a 2 dose vaccine or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine.
  • Regardless if you already had COVID-19, you should be vaccinated. Experts do not yet know how long you are protected from getting sick against after recovery from COVID-19. 
  • Once you've been fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic.
 
  • Vaccines are widely accessible in the United States. Everyone aged 12 and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine is available at no cost, regardless of immigration or health insurance status.
  • Many doctor's offices, retail pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics offer COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • Parents, check with your child's healthcare provider about whether they offer COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • Find a COVID-19 vaccine location by visiting http://www.vaccine.gov or texting your ZIP code to 438829.
 
 
  • All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States are effective at preventing COVID-19 as seen in clinical trial settings.
  • Research provides growing evidence that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines offer similar protection in real world conditions.
  • COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to help stop the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • COVID-19 vaccination helps protect people from getting sick or severely ill with COVID-19 and might also help protect people around them.
  • To receive the most protection, people should receive all recommended doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Some people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may still get sick because no vaccine is 100% effective. 
  • Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines, and these vaccines have undergone the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history.
 
 
 
Other Resources
 
Myths and Facts about COVID-1 Vaccines (CDC)
 
Frequently Asked Questions (CDC)
 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends updated COVID-19 booster shots. People 12 and older may get the new Pfizer booster and those 18 and older may get the Moderna booster.
 
The updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters include components of the original virus strain and the omicron variant. 
 
 
Where to Get Vaccine
 
Vaccine Events Around Austin, TX
 
Variants
 
Being Fully Vaccinated
 
COVID-19 Testing Sites
 
APH recommends families prioritize getting up to date with their vaccines this fall, including updated seasonal flu shots and new COVID-19 boosters.
 
During the 2022–23 flu season, COVID-19 is expected to continue spreading in the U.S. It is recommended that individuals receive new booster doses, if eligible, in addition to the seasonal flu vaccine, which is for everyone 6 months and older. Ideally, flu shots should be administered during September and October and can be given at the same time as COVID-19 vaccines.