Berks County COVID-19 vaccinations Based on the latest data from CDC (as of 9/27) 100% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% would be acting negligently if they didn't take measures they (to the best of their knowledge) knew would protect the public. I still don't trust vaccines. I'd rather take the risk of getting ____. In many cases, vaccine injuries are actually far rarer and milder than the chance of contracting a given disease. If your immune system could handle the full effects of a given disease by producing its own antibodies, why wouldn't you expose yourself to a weaker form of the disease and reap the same benefits? The risks associated with vaccinations pale in comparison to the symptoms (and often longterm side effects) of contracting a preventable illness. SUGGESTED QUESTIONS FOR YOUR CARE - Is the ____ vaccine a good choice for me (and/or my family)? - Is getting vaccinated (in general) important? How much of an impact will I have on my community by choosing not to get vaccinated for ____? - Can you please tell me more about how vaccines work? How does the ____ vaccine work? - Is the ____ vaccine safe and effective? www.doyourpartberks.com - Why do school districts or places of work require certain vaccines? I'm hesitant about getting the ____ vaccine. Why? You've probably heard something in the media that makes you feel uneasy, or maybe you've heard another compelling argument. But keep in mind that most people aren't research scientists. I would encourage you to talk to a scientist, a doctor, or another trusted authority that's knowledgeable about vaccines, and then reflect on what you heard (and see if those ideas stand up to criticism). There's a lot of misinformation circulating about vaccines: this brochure is here simply to promote dialogue in our community. HELPFUL LINKS https://www.vaccines.gov/ https://www.cdc.gov/ https://www.fda.gov/ https://www.historyofvaccines.org/ https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-datatracker/#cases_casesper100klast7days https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/ programs/immunizations/Pages/ Immunizations.aspx https://www.immunizepa.org/ https://www.vaccinatepa.org/ https://wecandothis.hhs.gov/ GOAL: 229,200 residents 18 + At least one dose: 249,732 - 76.2% Fully vaccinated 210,506 - 64.2% F ALL 2021 | 31http://www.doyourpartberks.com https://www.vaccines.gov/ https://www.cdc.gov/ https://www.fda.gov/ https://www.historyofvaccines.org/ https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#cases_casesper100klast7days https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/immunizations/Pages/Immunizations.aspx https://www.immunizepa.org/ https://www.vaccinatepa.org/ https://wecandothis.hhs.gov/