Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 Vaccine & Boosters
With cases of COVID-19 on the decline globally, the Public Health Department has transitioned from administering COVID-19 vaccines monthly to offering them seasonally.
Similar to the approach with the annual flu vaccines, Public Health will announce the new batch of COVID-19 vaccines when available on island.
COVID-19 remains a significant threat to our elderly and clinically vulnerable. This group is encouraged to get vaccinated when annual boosters are available.
To ensure vaccine safety, persons who have received the COVID-19 booster are encouraged to fill out the Events Supposedly Attributed to Vaccination or Immunization (ESAVI) form if they experience any adverse events after being vaccinated. The form is available at https://forms.office.com/r/wi78Qw5Rwd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Common symptoms include respiratory symptoms:
- Fever of more than 38C or 100.4F or chills
- Cough
- Tiredness
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Diarrhea
Serious symptoms – if you develop any of these, call 911 immediately
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chest pains
- Loss of speech or mobility or confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
How soon do symptoms of COVID-19 occur?
Symptoms occur 2-14 days after a person has been exposed (average 5 days).
Is there a vaccine against COVID-19?
Yes, there is a vaccine.
How do I reduce the risk of coronavirus infection?
- wear a facemask
- frequent hand cleansing with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
- practice social distancing of minimum of 6 feet
- avoiding close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections
If I experience any adverse events after being vaccinated with the COVID-19 booster, where can I report it?
To ensure vaccine safety, persons who have received the COVID-19 booster are encouraged to fill out the Events Supposedly Attributed to Vaccination or Immunization (ESAVI) form if they experience any adverse events after being vaccinated. The form is available at https://forms.office.com/r/wi78Qw5Rwd.
Contact for further information or if you think you have or may have been exposed to the Coronavirus
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