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Still feeling lonely, anxious, or stressed because of COVID-19? We may have different worries and frustrations now than we had a year ago, but CalHOPE is still here for you. Chat live with CalHOPE.org.

Getting to COVID-19 immunity means ALL Californians are vaccinated. Now, kids aged 12 and up can get vaccinated against COVID-19. Visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call (833) 422-4255 to make an appointment for your child to get vaccinated or sign up to be notified when appointments are available near you.

Your best protection from COVID-19 will be a combination of getting a COVID-19 vaccine, wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from others, avoiding crowds poorly and ventilated spaces, and washing your hands often. No one tool alone is going to stop the pandemic. Learn about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination: https://bit.ly/2R7R7c8

As our lives slowly return to normal, you might still feel stress and anxiety about where we go from here. CalHOPE offers free COVID-19 emotional support services. Chat live at CalHOPE.org.

How many people need to get a COVID-19 vaccine for population immunity? Population immunity means that enough people in a community are protected from getting a disease because they’ve already had the disease or they’ve been vaccinated. While experts don’t yet know what percentage of people would need to get vaccinated to achieve population immunity, vaccination is a safer way to build protection than getting sick with COVID-19. https://bit.ly/2R7XJqY

Parents, good news! Medical experts say vaccines are proven to be safe and effective for kids aged 12 and up. Learn more at VaccinateALL58.com, then go to MyTurn.ca.gov to make an appointment for your child to get vaccinated or sign up to be notified when appointments are available in your area.

COVID-19 vaccination helps keep you from getting COVID-19. The vaccines currently available in the United States are effective at preventing COVID-19 and are important tools to stop the pandemic. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2R7R7c8

If you’re feeling stressed, frustrated, or anxious due to COVID-19 and how it may continue to affect your life, live chat with CalHOPE.org.

You may have symptoms like a fever after you get a vaccine. This is normal and a sign that your immune system is learning how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn more about the facts behind COVID-19 vaccines: https://bit.ly/2QA20mZ

COVID-19 vaccines are an essential tool to help protect people from COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 is to follow CDC’s recommendations, including getting a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available to you. bit.ly/3eJF1Oybit.ly/3eJF1Oy