COVID-19 Information & Resources
staying up to date with boosters
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"Updated (bivalent) boosters became available on:
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September 2, 2022, for people 12 years of age and older
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October 12, 2022, for people aged 5–11"
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Bivalent v.s. Monovalent (early booster shots)
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"The updated (bivalent) boosters are called “bivalent”
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protect against both the original virus that causes COVID-19 and the Omicron variant BA.4 and BA.5.
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Previous boosters are called “monovalent”
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protect against the original virus that causes COVID-19.
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provide some protection against Omicron, but not as much as the updated (bivalent) boosters.
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The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed over time. The different versions of the virus that have developed over time are called variants. Learn more about variants of the COVID-19 virus.
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For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, check the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) webpage.
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Finding Nearest Vaccine Clinic Near You: vaccines.gov
GET Your Booster!
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San Francisco: https://sf.gov/get-your-covid-19-booster
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More Information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html
GET Your fLu Shot!
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Finding a Flu Shot Clinic (zip: 94127): vaccines.gov
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CDC Study Highlights Importance of Increasing Flu Vaccine for People with Sickle Cell Disease
American Society of Hematology
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH)
How to stay safe:
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Stick to basic health hygiene, e.g. hand washing
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Vaccinate
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Improve ventilation in group gatherings
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Test for COVID-19, if feeling symptoms or been in close contact with anyone infected (order free test kits from CDC)
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Wearing a mask
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Staying home if suspected/confirmed COVID-19
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For more information: cdc.gov