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Scientific evidence indicates that getting a COVID19 vaccine ean prevent you from getting seriously ill from COVID-19. It ean also help protect people around you, particularly those at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. If you have any questions about whether the vaccine is right foryou, please contactyour primary care provider to discuss your medical history. Yes. Although initial supplies are limited, millions more doses are in production. Before the end of 2021 everyone in Hawai'i should be able to be vaccinated. Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout the pae 'ōina are vaccination centers. In addition, medical centers such as Queen's, Kaiser Permanente and other health centers are signing people up for vaccination appointments. Visit https:// hawaiicovid19.com/vaccination-registration/ for links to vaccination clinics available throughout the state. The C0VID-19 vaccine is being offered free of charge. This is a national public health priority and the vaccine has been purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars. COVID-19 vaccines were tested in large elinieal trials to make sure they meet safety standards. Over 40,000 people participated in these trials to study how the COVID-19 vaccines offer protection to people of different ages, races and ethnicities, as well as those with different medical conditions. Even after initial studies, the safety of the vaccine is continuously monitored via multiple safety monitoring systems. Some people have reported soreness in the arm at the point of injection. Some have experienced f I u - 1 i ke symptoms, or report feeling lethargic ortired. The vast majority experience no adverse side effects.

For more information about COVID-19, the COVID-19 vaccine, orthe COVID-19 vaccination rollout here in Hawai'i go to: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/ or https://hawaiicovid19.com/vaccine/