March 2021
Dear Freeport
Families,
The COVID-19
pandemic has been a strain on all of us for a year. It has been a long and difficult time in our
lives. We all wish a return to normalcy, but without constantly following the
proper safety precautions and avoiding social gatherings, our lives are far
from normal. We have all been hoping for a vaccine that will protect us from
COVID-19 and these vaccines are now available based on eligibility. At this
time, over 10 percent of the United States population has been vaccinated. I encourage
you to join the #VaccinateNY campaign to get as many New Yorkers as possible to
get vaccinated.
The more people who
get vaccinated, the more protected we all will be from COVID. New York was
the global epicenter of the pandemic in Spring 2020, and we know more than most
the terrible toll of this disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken countless
lives, has disrupted our normal life and caused untold suffering — a pain that
was felt disproportionately by communities of color. Your
help is needed to spread awareness around the safety and efficacy of the
approved COVID-19 vaccines to ensure that the vaccine program in New York is as
successful as it can be.
Arm yourself with knowledge: Learn more about the
safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines. Get all facts you need
to know about the COVID-19 vaccines by visiting the New York
State vaccine hub https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
Key facts you
should know about the vaccine:
·
FACT: COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
·
FACT: Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect
yourself and others from COVID-19.
·
FACT: COVID-19 vaccines cannot give you COVID.
·
FACT: COVID-19 vaccines will be free for all New Yorkers.
·
FACT: Two of the currently approved COVID-19 vaccines
require two doses. The second dose is crucial for building full protection from
COVID-19.
With the vaccine
comes hope. There are ways that you can help. Spread the word that the
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Encourage your friends, community
members and loved ones to get vaccinated when they can. Pledge to get
vaccinated yourself as soon as it is available to you. Remember M -S- W: Continue
to wear a Mask, Social distance, Wash your hands, avoid gatherings and follow
travel protocols. Even with the vaccine's arrival,
these are still important tools to fight COVID-19. Together, let's #VaccinateNY.
Regards,
Dr. Kishore
Kuncham
