VAXDSM continues to advocate for communities of color to get vaccinated. It is now more important than ever as Covid is rising with a new variant Omicron in the city of Des Moines and that state of Iowa. Bobbretta Brewton and Jacquie Easley were on the Urban Impact show January 2nd sharing facts about Covid and the work that VAXDSM is continuing to do. Below is an update from VAXDSM on vaccinations, boosters, and data for vaccinations in communities of color. December 12th there was a vaccine clinic at Corinthian Baptist Church in collaboration with Jacquie Easley representing Mercy, Polk County health Department, and AmeriCorp Vista. There were approximately 200 people who came through and got vaccinated. The vision of VAXDSM is to do one to two clinics a month. VAXDSM will continue to carry out the message of getting vaccinated. While there is a surge in cases the data shows that most individuals who are in the hospital and having complications with Covid are the unvaccinated. Children ages 5-12 can now get vaccinated and boosters are being offered for children and adults. VAXDSM wants people to get vaccinated and take care of themselves. They continue to work with churches who are talking to members of their congregations to get vaccinated. VAXDSM also put on another clinic on January 9th this was for individuals who received their first shot on December 9th and individuals who were seeking a booster. Check out the latest guidelines from CDC to learn about quarantine and the requirements for vaccinated vs. vaccinated individuals COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation | CDC Continue to check out VAXDSM website at https://www.unitedwaydm.org/vaxdsm as they are leading the charge to make sure you have the information and the opportunity to get vaccinated. 33
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