[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/03\/IMG_9277-scaled.jpg” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Intro Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%”]<\/p>\n
The COVID-19 vaccine is<\/span><\/span>\u00a0currently<\/span><\/span> being distributed and administered throughout Minnesota and the United States<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span> To give you an idea of how getting a vaccine works, <\/span><\/span>here\u2019s the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>run down<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>on the vaccination process.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ admin_label=”Before Getting Vaccinated Row” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Before Your Vaccine” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n To plan & prepare for your COVID-19 vaccination, follow these steps:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Research places where you can\u00a0get a COVID-19 vaccine<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>make an appointment<\/span><\/b>\u00a0(if any appointment is\u00a0required). COVID-19\u00a0vaccines are widely available\u00a0at most clinics.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Health & Wellness Services offers COVID-19 vaccines daily upstairs in the clinic IWC 222 from 10\u201311:30AM & 2:30\u20134PM.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Investigate the different vaccine types. <\/span><\/b>The FDA and CDC\u00a0<\/span>are now allowing for mixing and matching<\/a> of COVID-19 vaccines\u00a0for\u00a0booster shots<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0If you have a preference between vaccine types, you may need to call around to local clinics to see what vaccine types they have on hand.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Prepare\u00a0<\/span><\/b>for your appointment by notifying your boss, supervisor, or professor that you may need time off from work or school. You should be prepared to take the day off after your vaccination appointment in case you need a day to recover from any side\u00a0effects you\u00a0may experience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Before you head to your scheduled appointment\u00a0<\/span><\/b>make sure you are wearing appropriate clothing such as a short sleeve shirt, undershirt, over the shoulder or another piece of clothing that will allow easy access to your upper arm. To help ease any nervousness, eat a healthy breakfast or snack and plenty of water to be hydrated during your appointment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/vaccines\/different-vaccines\/Pfizer-BioNTech.html” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Pfizer- BioNTech” admin_label=”Pifzer Button” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/vaccines\/different-vaccines\/Moderna.html” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Moderna ” admin_label=”Moderna Button” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/vaccines\/different-vaccines\/janssen.html” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Johnson & Johnson\u2019s Janssen ” admin_label=”J&J Button” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_cta title=”Lost Vaccine Card?” button_url=”http:\/\/docket.care” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Download Docket” admin_label=”Docket” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Lost or misplaced your vaccination card? Download Docket for easy and quick access to your immunization records.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”During Vaccine” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Before heading to your appointment remember to\u00a0<\/span>bring your<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>cell phone<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>vaccination card<\/span><\/b>\u00a0(if receiving a second or third dose), your\u00a0<\/span>health\u00a0insurance\u00a0information\u00a0<\/span><\/b>and\u00a0<\/span>wear a mask<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What to expect at your appointment:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Second doses of\u00a0Pfizer\u00a0should be given\u00a021 days apart and Moderna doses should be given 28 days apart.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>Booster shots can be given at least 6 months after receiving your second dose<\/a>.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires a single dose\u00a0and\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/i>booster shots can be given at least 2<\/span><\/i>\u00a0months after receiving your initial dose.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”After Vaccine” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Hooray! At this point in the process, you would have received your vaccine! You may be asking yourself now what do I do? Well, here are some things you should be mindful of after you receive the vaccine.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”After Row” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Vaccine Side Effects ” admin_label=”Vaccine Side Effects Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n After you receive a dose of the vaccine you may or may not experience post-vaccine symptoms such as<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It is important to note that people may experience fever or a severe reaction to the vaccine<\/span>. A<\/span>ny other symptoms you<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>have\u00a0<\/span>should<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>go away within<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a few days.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_cta title=”Once your receive a vaccine…” button_url=”https:\/\/winona.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_3HObFC7pk6O4ojX?Q_SDID=SD_2mp8nvChpiKNCPH&Q_JFE=qdg” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Self-Report” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Please fill out the self-report form<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Sign-Up for V-Safe ” admin_label=”V-Safe Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n To report and keep track of your symptoms, consider signing up for\u00a0<\/span>v-safe<\/span><\/a>, a tool created by the\u00a0<\/span>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to check-in on you after you receive the vaccine. This tool will periodically send you text messages with a link to a short daily check-in survey which monitors any symptoms you have post-vaccination.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”After Getting Vaccinated ” admin_label=”After Getting Vaccinated Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Even after you are fully vaccinated you still need to continue to follow COVID-19 prevention measures and guidelines such as wearing a mask, staying 6 feet away from others, and practicing good hand hygiene in public places.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBefore Your COVID-19 Vaccine<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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