Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine: Information from Illinois Department of Corrections
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The COVID-19 vaccine is 95%
effective in preventing severe
or symptomatic disease which
can keep you healthy and alive.
undefinedThe vaccine will help the
world develop immunity
to bring an end to the
disease.
YOU
get to decide
whether you want the
COVID-19 vaccine to
protect yourself and
those around you.
You will not be
disciplined if you say no.
The COVID-19 vaccines
are not developed by the
state or IDOC.
They are the same
vaccines that staff and
communities on the
outside will be getting.
The Centers for Disease Control
(CDC) reports increasing
evidence that communities of
color are experiencing higher
infection rates.
Contributing factors include access to
health care, the rate of uninsured
people, occupational hazards related
to essential worker status, housing
conditions and racial discrimination.
Health experts are encouraging those in
Black, LatinX and Asian-American
communities to get vaccinated, as they
are all classified as having a large share of
high-risk individuals.
The Centers for Disease Control says
that while the vaccine is 95%
effective in helping you stay well,
they still do not know if it will
prevent you or others from passing
the virus along to another person.
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike receives
her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on January 12, 2021.
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In the United States, the
vaccines being used now have
gone through large clinical
trials.
In addition, the CDC is monitoring
the safety of vaccines that have
been given to Americans over the
past weeks.
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Millions of people
have been
vaccinated already
and serious side
effects are rare.
There can be pain in the
upper arm, fatigue,
headache, and in a small
number of cases, fever or
chills.
Side effects are generally
resolved within 48 hours.
These side effects are a
sign of an immune
system kicking into gear.
They do not signal that
the vaccine is unsafe.
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There is not yet
enough vaccine to go
around. Illinois has
set priorities as to
who needs the
vaccine the most.
In the first phase, medical
staff are at the top of the list.
Later in the first phase,
corrections staff and
incarcerated people have
been identified as a priority.
People who value your health
and safety fought for
incarcerated people to be
included in Phase 1 because
it is important.
Illinois is prioritizing
prisoners among direct care
providers, schoolteachers
and correctional staff!
Most people in the state will
not get the vaccine until
everyone in the first phase,
including you, have been
given the chance to get it.
That is because people
who live in shared spaces
like nursing homes,
prisons, and veterans'
centers are at higher risk.
IDOC anticipates vaccinations
will begin in correctional
facilities in February.
We will first be
conducting a survey
to determine how
many of you are
interested in taking it.
Vaccinations will be
administered by either medical
technicians with the Illinois
National Guard or healthcare
workers from the Illinois
Department of Public Health.
You will be notified when
a vaccination schedule
has been determined for
your facility.
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The vaccine will
be provided at
no cost.
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It will take 10 to 14
days for your body to
build immunity after
the first dose. The
second dose
increases your
immunity further.
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No. Even though the
vaccine was developed
quickly, governments
around the world
allocated funding to
support vaccine research
and collaboration among
experts in the medical
community.
The vaccine was still
subjected to the same
testing that all vaccines
must complete to make
sure they are safe and
effective.
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You will still need
to wear your mask
and social distance
for the foreseeable
future.
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The COVID-19
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Studies are underway
to determine how
long immunity lasts.
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There is a new strain
that is more
infectious, and cases
have been confined
in Illinois as of
January 15.
Health officials say that the
strain does not make people
sicker, but it does increase risk
of death.
Officials also say the vaccine
should protect people from
this new strain, but more
study is underway.
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COVID-19 vaccines
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People who have
gotten sick with
COVID-19 may still
benefit from
getting vaccinated.
You can be vaccinated
as soon as 14 days after
testing positive for
COVID-19.
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People with severe
allergies should talk
with a physician first.
Reach out to
healthcare staff to
discuss your health
care needs.
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No. According to the
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the genetic material
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called mRNA, and it
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Rumors on the Internet about the
vaccine changing DNA have been
proven false by trusted sources.
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The vaccine is
equally effective
across different
ethnic and racial
groups.
Its effectiveness is
slightly lower in people
65 and older.
Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, the Black woman who co-led the
National Institutes of Health team that discovered Moderna’s
coronavirus vaccine, lends a supportive hand as the Rev. Jesse
Jackson receives the vaccine.
If you have additional questions
about the COVID-19 vaccine,
please reach out to healthcare
staff at your facility.
The Illinois Department of Corrections emphasizes the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine, highlighting its effectiveness in preventing severe illness. Individuals are encouraged to make an informed decision about vaccination, ensuring protection for themselves and others. The department assures that no disciplinary action will be taken for declining the vaccine. It addresses disparities in infection rates among communities of color and urges vaccination in high-risk groups. The content emphasizes the role of health experts and the CDC in promoting vaccine uptake.
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ILLINOIS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS CORRECTIONS Understanding Understanding the COVID the COVID- -19 Vaccine Vaccine 19 OFFICE OF HEALTH OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES SERVICES FEBRUARY 2021 FEBRUARY 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective in preventing severe or symptomatic disease which can keep you healthy and alive.
The vaccine will help the world develop immunity to bring an end to the disease.
YOU get to decide whether you want the COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself and those around you.
You will not be disciplined if you say no.
The COVID-19 vaccines are not developed by the state or IDOC.
They are the same vaccines that staff and communities on the outside will be getting.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports increasing evidence that communities of color are experiencing higher infection rates.
Contributing factors include access to health care, the rate of uninsured people, occupational hazards related to essential worker status, housing conditions and racial discrimination.
Health experts are encouraging those in Black, LatinX and Asian-American communities to get vaccinated, as they are all classified as having a large share of high-risk individuals.
The Centers for Disease Control says that while the vaccine is 95% effective in helping you stay well, they still do not know if it will prevent you or others from passing the virus along to another person.
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on January 12, 2021.
FREQUENTLY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the COVID Is the COVID- -19 vaccination vaccination 19 YES! safe? safe?
In the United States, the vaccines being used now have gone through large clinical trials.
In addition, the CDC is monitoring the safety of vaccines that have been given to Americans over the past weeks.
Millions of people have been vaccinated already and serious side effects are rare. Should I Should I worry about worry about side effects? side effects?
There can be pain in the upper arm, fatigue, headache, and in a small number of cases, fever or chills.
Side effects are generally resolved within 48 hours.
These side effects are a sign of an immune system kicking into gear. They do not signal that the vaccine is unsafe.
There is not yet enough vaccine to go around. Illinois has set priorities as to who needs the vaccine the most. When can I When can I get get vaccinated? vaccinated?
In the first phase, medical staff are at the top of the list.
Later in the first phase, corrections staff and incarcerated people have been identified as a priority.
People who value your health and safety fought for incarcerated people to be included in Phase 1 because it is important.
Illinois is prioritizing prisoners among direct care providers, schoolteachers and correctional staff!
Most people in the state will not get the vaccine until everyone in the first phase, including you, have been given the chance to get it.
That is because people who live in shared spaces like nursing homes, prisons, and veterans' centers are at higher risk.
IDOC anticipates vaccinations will begin in correctional facilities in February.
We will first be conducting a survey to determine how many of you are interested in taking it.
Vaccinations will be administered by either medical technicians with the Illinois National Guard or healthcare workers from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
You will be notified when a vaccination schedule has been determined for your facility.
The vaccine will be provided at no cost. How much How much will I have to will I have to pay for the pay for the vaccine? vaccine?
It will take 10 to 14 days for your body to build immunity after the first dose. The second dose increases your immunity further. How long will How long will it take for me it take for me to be to be protected? protected?
No. Even though the vaccine was developed quickly, governments around the world allocated funding to support vaccine research and collaboration among experts in the medical community. Was the Was the development development of this of this vaccine vaccine rushed? rushed?
The vaccine was still subjected to the same testing that all vaccines must complete to make sure they are safe and effective.
You will still need to wear your mask and social distance for the foreseeable future. Do I need to Do I need to wear a mask wear a mask after being after being vaccinated? vaccinated?
Does the new Does the new vaccine vaccine contain any contain any COVID COVID- -19 The COVID-19 vaccination does NOT have any virus present. 19 virus? virus?
How long will How long will my immunity my immunity last after the last after the vaccination? vaccination? Studies are underway to determine how long immunity lasts.
There is a new strain that is more infectious, and cases have been confined in Illinois as of January 15. Are there new Are there new strains of the strains of the COVID COVID- -19 19 virus? virus?
Health officials say that the strain does not make people sicker, but it does increase risk of death.
Officials also say the vaccine should protect people from this new strain, but more study is underway.
Will the Will the COVID COVID- -19 vaccine cause vaccine cause me to test me to test positive for positive for COVID COVID- -19? 19 COVID-19 vaccines will not cause a positive test result. 19?
People who have gotten sick with COVID-19 may still benefit from getting vaccinated. Should I get Should I get vaccinated if I vaccinated if I have already have already had COVID had COVID- -19? 19?
You can be vaccinated as soon as 14 days after testing positive for COVID-19.
I have severe I have severe medication or medication or food allergies. food allergies. May I take May I take People with severe allergies should talk with a physician first. this this vaccination? vaccination?
Reach out to healthcare staff to discuss your health care needs.
No. According to the National Society of Genetic Counselors, the genetic material in the vaccines is called mRNA, and it is different from DNA. Will the Will the COVID COVID- -19 vaccine vaccine change my change my 19 DNA? DNA?
Rumors on the Internet about the vaccine changing DNA have been proven false by trusted sources.
The vaccine is equally effective across different ethnic and racial groups. Will this Will this vaccination vaccination work for all work for all ages, races ages, races and and ethnicities? ethnicities?
Its effectiveness is slightly lower in people 65 and older.
