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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are effective at keeping you from getting COVID-19. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine will also help keep you from getting seriously ill, even if you do get COVID-19. On this page you will find resources related to the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A

This content is for general information purposes, is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice. DDAWNY and the participants in this video make no representation of and assume no responsibility for the accuracy of information provided here, and further note that such information is subject to change as new information becomes available. You are encouraged to confirm any information contained in this document by consulting other reputable sources, and to review all information regarding any individual, personal medical condition or treatment with your own physician.

 

NACDD Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccine and Direct Service Professionals

Thursday, April 15, 2021, 4:00 PM ET

Webinar Registration

As part of their Get Out the Vaccine campaign, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is partnering with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals to present this webinar on COVID-19 vaccination for direct support professionals (DSPs). Hear from DSPs about how they made the decision to get vaccinated to keep themselves, their clients, and their families safe.

 

Scroll to the bottom of this page to Resources.  Lots of great links (i.e. CDC-Benefits of getting the COVID-19 Vaccine, Explanation of FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization)
https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/education

Moderna-
The Moderna COVID-19 (mRNA-1273) vaccine: what you need to know (who.int)

FDA on Pfizer-
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions | FDA

J & J-
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized by U.S. FDA For Emergency Use | Johnson & Johnson (jnj.com)

Person Centered Services- Recorded Webinar 1/14/21: Introduction to the COVID-19 Vaccine
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8980196760821773323

Article: NY Times 11/11/20 Developmental Disabilities Heightens Risk of COVID Death. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/10/health/covid-developmental-disabilities.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article

Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion 4/14/20:  Syracuse University; Potential Impacts of COVID-19 on Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disability: A Call for Accurate Cause of Death Reporting
https://files.constantcontact.com/5b48ae9f601/0f8575ee-113a-42c8-a9aa-dfcb359a3eee.pdf

https://buffalonews.com/opinion/another-voice-covid-19-vaccine-will-pave-safe-path-back-to-normalcy/article_f39632e8-671a-11eb-9080-2b5bd3635d3b.html

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