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NARRATOR: Life's path took a sudden turn for everyone when the pandemic struck. And when it struck, it struck us hard. But through the experience, we found ways to change how we work, how we learn, how we celebrate, how we spend time with family, even how we seek care. Although the pandemic is still very much here, we continue to change with it to improve, to heal, and the time has arrived for us to take the next step.
Thanks to a global effort by biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, the COVID-19 vaccine is here.
[Text On Screen- COVID-19 vaccine]
[Text On Screen- FDA]
[Text On Screen- Approved for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized for emergency use, more than one COVID vaccine and vaccination is underway. The vaccines were developed to protect people from COVID-19 and to help stop the spread of this dangerous virus.
But is the vaccine safe?
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The answer is yes.
[Text On Screen- The U.S. vaccine safety system validated the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines]
The U.S. vaccine safety system validated the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines. You cannot get the COVID-19 virus from the vaccine. This is because the vaccines do not contain the live virus itself.
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They are designed to teach the body to make antibodies that find and fight the COVID-19 virus.
Even if you've already had COVID-19, regardless of how mild or severe,
[Text On Screen- Experts strongly recommend getting the vaccine]
know that immunity subsides after infection, so they strongly recommend getting the vaccine and it won't cost you anything.
[Text On Screen- No cost to you on FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines]
[Text On Screen- Through the national public health emergency period]
You will have a zero-dollar cost share on FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccines.
[Text On Screen- Vaccine distribution]
[Text On Screen- Based on CDC recommendations]
[Text On Screen- Varies by state]
Vaccine distribution strategy is based on the CDC recommendations and varies by state.
Now is the time.
Getting the vaccine not only lowers your chances of getting COVID-19, it also protects your family and the community. It also helps protect our health care system and those working within it so they can provide the care we need when we need it.
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[Text On Screen- Wearing a mask]
[Text On Screen- Washing hands often]
[Text On Screen- Keeping surfaces clean]
[Text On Screen- Physically distancing]
In addition to continuing to follow best practices, masking, handwashing, keeping surfaces clean and physical distancing, getting the COVID-19 vaccine can help stop the spread of the virus.
[Text On Screen- Take the next step]
Learn more about how you can take the next step.
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