Hoosiers Age 80 And Older Are Now Eligible To Receive The COVID-19 Vaccine

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 Hoosiers age 80 and older have been selected to be among the ­first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine because they are at a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. The vaccine provides another level of protection to keep them and loved ones safe.

Visit ourshot.in.gov to fi­nd a vaccination site near you. Please sign up!

Here are some facts you should know:

  • The vaccine has received Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA after completing three phases of testing involving 43,000 participants
  • The Centers for Disease and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has reviewed the vaccine and recommends its use
  • The Indiana Department of Health’s external advisory committee of experts has reviewed the clinical trial data and also approves its administration
  • The vaccine is available at no cost
  • It is a two-part vaccine, so you must get a second dose after the first dose after 21 days or 28 days, depending on the manufacturer
  • Please continue to wear a mask, stay physically distant and wash your hands even after being fully vaccinated

Based on clinical trials on thousands of people:

  • The vaccine is at least 94% effective at preventing COVID-19 for all adults (including 65 and older), genders, and race and ethnicity demographics
  • Few side effects were reported, but included headache (2%) and fatigue (4%)
  • Study participants reached full effectiveness seven days

Visit ourshot.in.gov to find a vaccination site near you. If an individual does not have access to a computer, call 211 to register. This information is also available as a flyer and maybe downloaded by clicking here.