CONGRESSMAN MORELLE ANNOUNCES NEW TOOLS MAKING IT EASIER TO GET VACCINATED
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle highlighted new tools from the White House to help Monroe County residents get vaccinated. Anyone sixteen years or older can now input their ZIP code at www.vaccines.gov / www.vacunas.gov or text their ZIP code to GETVAX (438829) / VACUNA (822862) to get help making a vaccine appointment at a nearby location.
"Thanks to these helpful new tools, it's now easier than ever to find a vaccination site near you," said Rep. Morelle. "Getting vaccinated is the best thing we can do to stop the pandemic, protect ourselves and our loved ones, and help our community return to normal. Everyone ages sixteen and up is now eligible, so visit vaccines.gov or text your ZIP code to GETVAX today to make your appointment."
More than 90 percent of Americans live within five miles of a vaccine site but may not be aware of its location. Across the country, there are nearly 40,000 local pharmacies, more than 650 community health centers, and hundreds of community vaccination centers and mobile clinics where Americans can get a shot. These new vaccine finder tools make it quicker and more convenient than ever to make an appointment.
Public health officials are urging every eligible person to get vaccinated as quickly as possible. The vaccines are safe and effective, providing significant protection against severe illness and helping slow the spread of the virus in our communities. Studies have shown these vaccines to be remarkably effective, causing an 80 percent reduction in deaths and a 70 percent reduction in hospitalizations among seniors.
"Our own doctors tell us that getting vaccinated is the best thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities," Rep. Morelle continued. "You're eligible right now, and there are people waiting to give you a shot—so use these new tools to get yourself, your family, and your neighbors a vaccine today."
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