20 Myth Busters: COVID-19 Vaccinations
| Date: | March 22, 2021 |
| To: | HPSJ Providers |
| From: | Health Plan of San Joaquin |
| Subject: | 20 Myth Busters: COVID-19 Vaccinations |
| Business: | Medi-Cal |
As the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations continues, we know you have questions. And we know you continue to appreciate more vaccination information while you work to support your patients, as well as our community.
Attached you will find HPSJ’s latest set of COVID-19 Myth Busters, this time focused on the COVID-19 vaccines. They are based on the latest science from the CDC and FDA. We hope they will prove useful for you and your team during the coming days.
Quotes from the HPSJ Chief Medical Officer –
The attached two-page 20 Myth Busters also contain this advice which
you may find useful in upcoming discussions.
“Safe COVID-19 vaccines that work really well are a vital part of how we will protect each other from COVID-19 sickness, hospital stays, and deaths. Californians have made amazing sacrifices to slow the spread of COVID-19. These three vaccines (Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen) now are among our most valued tools to end the pandemic.”
“Remember, your actions will continue to save lives. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Watch your distance. When it’s your turn, please get vaccinated. Then, until everyone is safe, keep on being a protector: masking, handwashing, and physical distancing.”
– HPSJ Chief Medical Officer Lakshmi Dhanvanthari, MD
Now Online: COVID-19 Vaccines Virtual Briefing & Slides, featuring San Joaquin and
Stanislaus County health officers, Dr. Maggie Park and Dr. Julie Vaishampayan, and
hosted by HPSJ on February 17, at www.hpsj.com/covid-19-vaccinations-webinar/
Attachments: 2 pages (legal size)