(Area) The COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy are testament to the science behind its development and farm groups are urging farmers and ranchers to trust the science, just like they do for their animals and crops. Last month, a group of more than 30 agriculture organizations penned an open letter to their members, encouraging rural residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
With kids heading back to school and fall calving season and harvest on the horizon, getting the vaccine protects your family, and your farm from downtime.
Dr. Scott Stienecker, infectious diseases physician and healthcare epidemiologist from Fort Wayne, Indiana, says getting the vaccine is your best protection against the highly contagious delta variant.
Dr. Sienecker says the delta variant is attacking younger people, including children.
Dr. Sienecker says any side effects of the vaccine far outweigh symptoms of COVID-19 and only last for a day or two. And the science behind the vaccine has existed for decades.
Dr. Stienecker says the safety and efficacy of the vaccine is shown in the numbers.
Finally, long-term COVID issues can include fatigue and brain fog. Dr. Stienecker says more than 600 people have been referred to the long-haul clinic at his hospital in Fort Wayne.
Visit with your doctor to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and visit vaccines.gov for more information.
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Submitted by Chad Smith on Wed, 09/08/2021 – 10:09
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