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Black Health
Chronicle

Newsletter

Here For Us is about a real sense of community. Our stories are honest and transformative portraits of the black experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. By validating hesitancies and using facts to dispel the misinformation that has brought us to this point, we want our voices to lead the way and empower others to make their own choice to get vaccinated.

Our Story

Hear stories from Black Washington natives who’ve found confidence in COVID-19 Vaccination.

OUR STORIES · OUR VOICE · OUR CHOICE

OUR STORIES · OUR VOICE · OUR CHOICE

OUR STORIES · OUR VOICE · OUR CHOICE

OUR STORIES · OUR VOICE · OUR CHOICE

OUR STORIES · OUR VOICE · OUR CHOICE

Our Stories.
Our Voice.
Our Choice.

Health

Dr. Ben Danielson

Finding a primary care provider (PCP) can be overwhelming. Your PCP is responsible for addressing most of your most essential healthcare needs. It is essential that you find a provider who is a good fit and can accommodate your unique cultural or linguistic needs and meet you where you are on your wellness journey.

Make the choice that prioritizes your peace of mind & your health

Our Stories

FAQ's

We’ve all got questions so we’ve compiled answers to help us go from concerned to confident! Get the facts.

For more answers, see our full list of frequently asked questions on our FAQ page

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does it matter if I get the COVID-19 vaccine or not?

Yes. The vaccine will add extra protection. COVID 19-vaccines are effective and can lower your risk of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines also help prevent serious illness and death in children and adults, even if they do get COVID-19. (Source: cdc.gov/coronavirus)

Do I need to get the vaccine if I already had Covid-19?

Yes, you should still get vaccinated if you already had COVID-19. Data show it is uncommon to be re-infected with COVID-19 in the 90 days after you were infected. That means you might have some protection from COVID-19 (called natural immunity) for a little while. However, we don’t know how long natural immunity lasts. Learn more about why you should still get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.

Are the vaccines actually safe or effective?

Yes, the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Scientists tested the vaccines on tens of thousands of participants in clinical trials. The vaccines met the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality needed to get emergency use authorization. They were all found to be very good at preventing people from getting sick with COVID-19. Since then, these vaccines have been given safely to millions of people.

Do I need the COVID-19 vaccine, or can I just use herbal remedies and supplements instead?

Many people take vitamin C, zinc, green tea, or echinacea to boost their immune systems. However, these supplements are unlikely to affect your immune function or prevent you from getting sick with COVID-19. Colloidal silver, which has been falsely marketed as a COVID-19 treatment, is not safe or effective for treating any disease. Oleandrin, an extract from the toxic oleander plant, is poisonous and shouldn’t be taken as a supplement or home remedy. (Source: Mayo Clinic)

OUR VOICE

As concerns continue to mount and COVID-19 continues to take its toll on our communities, we’re here to amplify OUR voices, Black voices, to create clarity and provide a platform to co-create solutions.

We’re not here to drive the conversation, we’re here to share our stories and our truths in an effort to help us make more informed decisions…as a community.

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Vaccine Locator

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Free at-home test kit

Each household in the U.S. can sign up to receive 4 at-home test kits delivered to their home. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.