<p>As we look toward a return to school buildings for every student this fall, it is important to spread the word that everyone age 12 and older is eligible to get vaccinated. Vaccines are essential to stopping this pandemic. When you support COVID-19 vaccination, you help to protect your school and your community against COVID-19. </p><p>There are New Yorkers who still have questions or concerns about vaccines, and we are dedicated to addressing them. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is sharing a number of resources with detailed information:</p><ul><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fdoh%2Fcovid%2Fcovid-19-vaccines.page&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8ab05a1a646b4121fa9308d93835638d%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637602626017788504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=XHZT1zLxlBJRWNuK2DvBjq1JG0a8B1ga34DgZt%2BPpRk%3D&reserved=0">COVID-19: Vaccine webpage</a>: includes the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccines (such as how to find a vaccination site, vaccine eligibility and what you can do once fully vaccinated)</li><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fdoh%2Fcovid%2Fcovid-19-vaccine-facts.page&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8ab05a1a646b4121fa9308d93835638d%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637602626017788504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=gfXsFe4t%2BnKB1qjUhGsh7Y1qPfjoNpeNVAbo4nYLjoE%3D&reserved=0">COVID-19: Vaccine Facts webpage</a>: includes information on common issues and questions about the vaccines</li><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1Jc8LDhHURl9_2MF40TvLfFLS5LPNEQdp%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8ab05a1a646b4121fa9308d93835638d%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637602626017798492%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=OPi7WaNis8qoUv3uXn0ftaZW3e3BZln%2FBuzPTDW0i50%3D&reserved=0">Frequently Asked Questions</a> about COVID-19 Vaccines for Families and Educators</li><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1FTf1mviS-9_umkx7i4-FUabbnWsrT_T7%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8ab05a1a646b4121fa9308d93835638d%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637602626017798492%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=JTw1PjQ69wbzKw6Hp7d5ZqfX1QxlhaWWwJr5hkBhjPM%3D&reserved=0">Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccines</a></li><li>Videos<ul><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D-BkPoy1JNww&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8ab05a1a646b4121fa9308d93835638d%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637602626017808486%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=UOt49Pporq9%2B%2BonG661E%2F7F5Qz%2BV35h0%2FciqHjOzOso%3D&reserved=0">Doctors of the NYC Department of Health PSA on COVID-19 vaccines</a></li><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DcrxUsbztLdw%26list%3DPLz5aMT8ziHx-ZJkBjTpzXk_I8mOMZ27r3&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8ab05a1a646b4121fa9308d93835638d%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637602626017818487%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=kPghiU528FNREHfNko9JwnLLhaJXdwx%2BC%2Fo%2BERmRNkQ%3D&reserved=0">Community Providers on COVID-19 vaccines</a></li><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DTWR4_pusFeU&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8ab05a1a646b4121fa9308d93835638d%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637602626017818487%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=8smPGBJ2uiE5vbGg%2BtDgmxPPq4WZD4lfvioQeeH5baE%3D&reserved=0">Pregnancy, Nursing and Fertility</a></li></ul></li></ul><p>For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, visit <a href="http://nyc.gov/covidvaccine">nyc.gov/covidvaccine</a> or call <b>311</b>. To find out where you or your loved ones can get vaccinated, visit <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvaccinefinder.nyc.gov%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8ab05a1a646b4121fa9308d93835638d%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637602626017828479%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Wl%2BEYclvJsMwxf3Slo9nHTLcqK8vSMnge9Ghfqb0wYg%3D&reserved=0">nyc.gov/vaccinefinder</a> or call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). You can also sign up by visiting <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.cityofnewyork.us%2Ff%2Fhome&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8ab05a1a646b4121fa9308d93835638d%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637602626017828479%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=0O2uwy7kdkcWAwaBS5HvsYY5wDcwloTHFETVDCUBenU%3D&reserved=0">nyc.gov/homebound</a> or calling 877-VAX-4NYC for an in-home vaccination.</p>
