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wo years into the COVID-19 pandemic, myths and also help protect you against new variants.
Tmisperceptions about COVID and vaccines continue
to arise and evolve on social media, online, and in daily Myth: Vaccinated and boosted people no longer need to
conversations. Getting facts from a reliable source can wear masks or social distance.
keep myths from complicating decisions about getting Fact: Even though vaccines reduce the risk of spreading
vaccinated and boosted or following other prevention and getting COVID, the virus can still be passed through
measures. the air as people breathe and talk, especially in crowded
and poorly ventilated spaces. To help prevent the spread
As of March 2, CDC reports that nearly 59 percent of of COVID and reduce risk of infection, everyone ages
eligible Asian Americans and over 45 percent of eligible 2 years and older should wear the best-fitting mask
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have received available to them while in public indoor areas regardless
their boosters—so our community has a long way to go of their vaccination status. In general, people do not
before we are all fully up to date with our vaccines. As need to wear masks when outdoors.
a reminder, everyone 12 and older should get a booster
at least 5 months after their second dose of the Pfizer- Myth: Since there are more ways to treat COVID, getting
BioNTech or Moderna vaccine and 2 months after their vaccinated is no longer necessary.
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Fact: Many advances have been made in the fight
against COVID, but treatments have limitations, and
Below are the facts behind COVID vaccine and booster it is always better to prevent disease in the first place.
myths: Some treatments, including antivirals like “the COVID
pill,” must be taken within days of getting COVID and
Myth: The need for booster shots is a sign that the are only for people at highest risk. Other treatments are
vaccines aren’t working. taken by injection or intravenously in multiple sessions
Fact: Science shows that COVID vaccines are working in a healthcare facility. Treatments are in limited supply
well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death. and do not prevent you from getting COVID. They can
However, studies show that protection against mild and also be expensive. Getting vaccinated teaches our bodies
moderate disease can decrease gradually over time, and to recognize and fight the virus. No-cost vaccines and
boosters can make your protection last longer. They can boosters offer the best form of protection against severe

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