01/04/2022
One of the biggest falsehoods we’ve continued to see on social media is that the skyrocketing number of cases proves the vaccine isn’t working.
That simply is not true.
Yes, vaccinated people can get COVID-19. The current numbers for December show breakthrough cases as almost 38% of all cases and only 5% so far in January.
But as we have stated before, the vaccine is effective at preventing serious illness and hospitalizations. The state reported that 95% of deaths in ages 60 and under are among people who are not vaccinated. With hospitalizations among Lexington residents, 80% are people who are not vaccinated.
We have all the COVID-19 vaccines (including the pediatric dose for ages 5-11 years) available by same-day appointment every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in our Public Health Clinic at 650 Newtown Pike. Call 859-288-2483 to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine!
You can also help slow the spread of COVID-19 by:
• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick, especially those with COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, muscle/body aches, loss of taste/smell, nausea, etc.);
• Covering coughs and sneezes;
• Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
• Wearing a face covering in crowded public areas.