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Side effects after getting a COVID-19 vaccine are normal signs your body is building protection. Side effects may even feel like flu and might affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Learn more. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus//vaccines/expect/after.html

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 others, and washing your hands often. No one tool alone is going to stop the pandemic. Learn about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination so you’ll be ready when a vaccine is available to you. https://www.cdc.gov///about-vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html

In 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first African American woman to earn a doctor of medicine degree in the United States. She went on to publish the 'Book of Medical Discourses', one of the very first medical publications by an African American, that shares of her journey and challenges in the medical profession. #BlackHistory

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines teach our cells how to make a piece of a protein to trigger an immune response and build immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19. mRNA does not affect or interact with a person’s DNA, and the cell breaks down and gets rid of the mRNA as soon as it is finished using these instructions.Learn about mRNA vaccines and how they work. https://www.cdc.gov//2019-ncov/vaccines/differen/mrna.html

Are you or someone you know managing the effects that come with having a chronic condition? Bassett is here to help. Sign up for our Living Well with Chronic Conditions 6-week workshop series and take charge of your health to live a fuller life today. Our next workshop is February 15th! http://bit.ly/3qUuQuE

Nosebleeds are common in childhood, with 3 out of 4 kids having a nosebleed at least once. Learn more and support #KidsENT Health Month. https://www.enthealth.org/be_ent_smart/nosebleed-faqs/

2/9-2/10: We are offering free COVID-19 testing in Schoharie County for Asymptomatic Individuals - Appointments are required. Testing site information, times and further details below. Call 315-412-5875 to make an appointment. Sharon Springs Health Center, 591-1 State Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 from 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cobleskill Primary Care, 136 Parkway Drive, Cobleskill: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 from 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ... If you have no symptoms of the virus, but wish to be tested, please call 315-412-5875 to schedule your appointment.