Health & Fitness
From Yale-NH: COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know
On the website find answers to frequently asked questions, as well as information about the vaccine's safety and efficacy, patient concerns
We are excited to share that we have received the first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and have already started to vaccinate our frontline healthcare workers. We are following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state of Connecticut by using this first batch of vaccines for our staff.
Learn the Latest
To find out the latest information about the vaccine, head to our website. There, you will find answers to frequently asked questions, as well as information about the vaccine’s safety and efficacy, patient concerns and the vaccine’s distribution plan.
At this time, we are not vaccinating patients. Adults 65 years and older and high-risk individuals could be eligible for the vaccine in the coming months. We anticipate a second phase of distribution for all other patients will start in the spring.
As soon as we can start vaccinating patients, we will let you know. Once the vaccine is available, your doctor will be able to schedule your shot through MyChart.
Safety First
All of the available data show the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are around 95% effective, are safe. While some individuals have had mild side effects after receiving it, no serious side effects were reported during the course of the vaccine’s clinical trials.
According to our Chief Clinical Officer Thomas Balcezak, MD, “This vaccine is safe and effective. The pandemic has taken a toll on everyone, but the availability of a vaccine with such an impressive efficacy is a testament to the researchers who have worked on this technology for years and we are delighted that we were one of the primary clinical trial locations.”
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Services
While we continue to vaccinate our employees, know that there will be no change to the services we offer. It’s important that you don’t delay medical care. Our emergency rooms are open 24/7. We continue to perform surgeries and procedures in our hospitals. Telehealth services, in person appointments and outpatient procedures are all available. If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, including heart attack or stroke, get help right away.
We want to thank all of our patients for their continued support. The last few months have been tough on everyone, and we couldn’t have gotten to this point without you. We look forward to continuing to care for our patients in the New Year and are grateful to share this news with you.
