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When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, we believe the best way to fight fear is with information. Scroll down to find credible, aggregated information, tips on how to talk to loved ones about getting the vaccine, and an easy way to find vaccine sites near you.

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Help End Myths & Misperceptions

There are some crazy myths and flat-out lies about the vaccine online - especially on Spanish-language pages. So much so, groups had to pressure Facebook to better moderate and regulate the Spanish pages’ misinformation.

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THE FACTS

Here are some common misunderstandings

While technology advancements have contributed to the speed of the vaccines, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines used technology that has been around for a decade.

“In fact, this technology has been used for several years to treat certain types of cancers, and preliminarily for other coronavirus infections which did not become pandemics (SARS, MERS),” Dr. Scott Braunstein, medical director of Sollis Health in Los Angeles, told Healthline.

The vaccines use methods to create mRNA sequences that cells recognize as if they were produced in the body.

Source: Healthline

mRNA vaccines have been held to the same rigorous safety and effectiveness standards as all other types of vaccines in the United States. The only COVID-19 vaccines the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will make available for use in the United States (by approval or emergency use authorization) are those that meet these standards.

Source: CDC

“In phase 3 trials, you are already testing at least 30,000 people. Even the company that makes the vaccine is not going to put it out to 30,000 people unless they are convinced it’s safe,” Dr. Robert Amler, dean of New York Medical College School of Health Sciences and Practice and a former CDC chief medical officer.

The vaccine cannot give someone COVID-19.
– mRNA vaccines do not use the live virus that causes COVID-19.

They do not affect or interact with our DNA in any way.
– mRNA never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where our DNA (genetic material) is kept.
– The cell breaks down and gets rid of the mRNA soon after it is finished using the instructions.

Source: CDC

People with underlying medical conditions can receive the FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines. In fact, vaccination is especially important for adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure, because they are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Ask your doctor if you have specific questions.

People who have autoimmune conditions and who have previously had Guillain-Barré syndrome or Bell’s palsy may receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Source: CDC

COVID-19 vaccination providers cannot:
− Charge you for the vaccine
− Charge you directly for any administration fees, copays, or coinsurance
− Deny vaccination to anyone who does not have health insurance coverage, is underinsured, or is out of network
− Charge an office visit or other fee to the recipient if the only service provided is a COVID-19 vaccination
− Require additional services in order for a person to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; however, additional healthcare services can be provided at the same time and billed as appropriate

COVID-19 vaccination providers can:
− Seek appropriate reimbursement from the recipient’s plan or program (e.g., private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid) for a vaccine administration fee
− However, providers cannot charge the vaccine recipient the balance of the bill
− Seek reimbursement for uninsured vaccine recipients from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s COVID-19 Uninsured Program

Source: CDC

There have been some myths on the origin of the vaccines.

From an ethical point of view, “the morality of vaccination depends not only on the duty to protect one’s own health, but also on the duty to pursue the common good,” doctrinal office of the Vatican.

Source: Read more at Catholic News.

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Inspire Others to Help

Join the vaccination nation, and use #YoAyudé on social media to let the world know you’re helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Because there is no replacement for tight abuelita hugs.

– Nancy

Now, I’m able to hug my parents again.

– Alina

Now I can be with my family without the fear of infecting them.

– Jocelyn

I am pregnant and I wanted to be safe for the baby.

– Claudia

Because family pachangas on Zoom are just not the same.

– Alejandra

It gives me peace of mind knowing that I will overcome the pandemic and I will be with my family and loved ones for a long time.

– Jesus

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How to Have “The Vaccine” Talk

Deciding to get the vaccine is a major step – and talking about it can be dicey. Here’s some info that can help make the conversations go smoothly.

Approach the conversation with openness and curiosity
Get a clear sense of their hang-ups so you can calmly help inform/correct misperceptions - even if it’s in a follow-up conversation.
Harness empathy - this is a big (scary) decision for people
Keep in mind that it’s natural to be hesitant when trying something new.
Trust your instincts - you know your family best
Knowing how and when your family will be open to talking about the vaccine or tough topics can guide your approach. But at the end of the day - the decision is very personal and up to the individual.