{"id":6200,"date":"2021-08-12T13:46:57","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T13:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/?p=6200"},"modified":"2024-01-22T15:04:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T15:04:58","slug":"vax-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/vax-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Vax to School"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/VaxtoSchool-06.png” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Intro Blurb & Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]Minnesota is the front runner in vaccine efforts\u00a0in the\u00a0Midwest\u00a0with nearly 70% of the\u00a0statewide\u00a0population have\u00a0received\u00a0at least one dose of their\u00a0COVID-19 vaccine, it\u2019s easy to think\u00a0everything\u00a0COVID-19 is\u00a0behind us.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the new\u00a0Delta variant has emerged and\u00a0entered\u00a0our home state, we need to stay strong as a warrior community to help prevent the spread to those who have not received their vaccination yet.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Currently Winona\u00a0County is approaching 30% of college aged persons (18-24 years old) vaccinated. We\u00a0have a long way to go to reach the nationwide minimum goal of\u00a070% that would allow for\u00a0continued\u00a0in-person\u00a0activities and events.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Getting a COVID-19 vaccine will help to protect you from getting seriously ill and is effective from getting the delta variant. It\u2019s important to note that break through cases are possible, meaning that even if you are vaccinated it is still possible to get COVID-19. Break through cases tend to have less severe symptoms and are more manageable.<\/span><\/p>\n

In relation to the\u00a0Delta variant, those who are vaccinated are less likely to become severely ill but are more likely to carry and transmit the virus to others without knowing that they are ill\u00a0or asymptomatic. It\u2019s important to get self-report at the first sign of any illness… which leads me to my next point.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Count on Me to Mask Up ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Mask Up Blurb” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Wear a mask whenever you are indoors and in areas of high traffic.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WSU has issued a mask mandate for the start of the fall semester to help keep transmission rates low and as a precautionary effort to keep our community safe. As we learned throughout the past year, masks are an effective tool in preventing\u00a0transmission. However, masks are only effective when they are paired with\u00a0other\u00a0precautionary efforts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Count on Me to Back Up ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Back Up Blurb” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]Physical distancing in combination with masking helps to further prevent the spread of illness.\u00a0<\/span>Hanging out in smaller groups or doing activities outdoors will also help<\/span>\u00a0keep COVID-19 away.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Make fall 2021 be the semester where you form a tight knit group of friends who will be your ride or die for the rest of your college career.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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WSU Health Services has vaccines available to ALL students and employees.\u00a0Starting August 23rd, COVID-19 vaccines will be offered daily in the IWC COVID Nook from 10\u201311:30AM & 2:30\u20134PM, no appointment required.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Vaccine Clinics:<\/strong><\/p>\n