Young Enough to Know - Black and Vaxxed

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Advocate for yourself.

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Decide to be safe.

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Encourage others to do the same.

A reminder to our young people that they are never too young to know about COVID and to protect themselves so that they can continue to do the things they want to do during this ongoing pandemic. The pandemic is not over. Young people are still contracting COVID and getting really sick. Even if you don’t get sick – who could you have potentially exposed? Young Enough to Know is a reminder that for you to be safe this summer, you will need to know your status – get tested and get vaccinated. We understand that COVID was hard on everyone, but it was especially tough for young people. We are launching the page to help you and your parents/guardians get the facts about COVID and to use them to get your life as back to normal as it can be…safely.

Here you’ll find facts, not fiction about COVID and about how to stay safe. >>>

About the Vaccine

Use this resource in conversation with your family, friends and circles of influence. Also encourage people to check out the vaccine manufacturer’s websites: www.pfizer.com and www.moderna.com

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Since the pandemic began, children represented 19.0% of total cumulated cases. For the week ending April 21st, children under age 18 were 16.3% of reported weekly COVID-19 cases.
- American Academy of Pediatrics

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The vaccine can help protect kids.

While children are less likely to get as sick as adults, they can still get infected, feel unwell, and in rare cases be hopsitalized from COVID-19 infection. Learn More

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Testing is always in order whether vaccinated or unvaccinated. Know your status within 72 hours of engaging people

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Once I'm vaccinated, that's it, I'm permanently covered

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Black people were not involved in clinical trials for any of the vaccines.

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Black people were involved in vaccine clinical trials for Pfizer and Moderna.

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The vaccine doesn’t keep you from getting COVID-19 so why bother?

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The vaccine doesn’t guarantee you won’t get COVID-19 but it will minimize the likelihood of you dying from COVID infection.
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Unvaccinated people are 17.8X more likely to die* from COVID-19 thank fully vaccinated people.

*based on data from Sept. 19 - 25,2021

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Unvaccinated people are 12X more likely to be hospitalized* from COVID-19 than fully vaccinated people.

*based on data from Sept. 26 - Oct. 2,2021

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Unvaccinated people are 6.6X more likely to get COVID-19* than fully vaccinated people.

*based on data from Oct. 3 - 9,2021

Information about the Booster

If you are 18 years or older you may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a booster shot. Some people may prefer the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster

Stop The Spread!

While children are as likely as adults to get COVID, kids are less likely to become severely ill. Up to 50% of children and adolescents may have COVID but manifest no symptoms – The Mayo Clinic

This single data point is a call to action that young people not spread COVID to those unable to fight it – elders, small children, people whose immune system is compromised.

Californians can take immediate steps to help protect themselves and their communities from COVID-19 and fast spreading variants. Get vaccinated and, if eligible, get a booster. Help your family and friends find a vaccine near them by going to Myturn.ca.gov or calling 833-422-4255.

Stay Safe this Spring Break

Keep an ear out for our new radio spots reminding you to stay safe as the weather heats up.

Young Enough to Know: Statewide Youth Town Hall

For the next 45 minutes, hear the voice of the youth on COVID, vaccinations and how they’ve been affected. Share with your friends and family. #youthandcovid #howblackwomenlead #youngnenoughtoknow #virtualevent

Young Enough to Know PSA’s

Check out PSA’s from Young People across California on how they’re staying safe from COVID this summer.

More protection is here for your littlest family members!

COVID-19 vaccines are now available for kids 6 months+ and can help keep the whole family safer from serious illness & hospitalization. Give yourself peace of mind & help loved ones #GetVaccinated. Visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255 to find a vaccine near you.

COVID-19 VACCINES & CHILDREN

Check out talking points and resources from Vaccinate all 58.

Things to Remember

As things open back up remember to remain safe. Here is a list of tips to remember this summer:

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If not for you

Do it for them

Funding is provided by WeVAX+, a program of the Public Health Institute, through funding from the State of California Government Operations Agency

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