Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine in Honolulu, Hawaii?

Quick Digest: 

• As of February 5th, Hawaii has received 226,800 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus vaccines. Of this stockpile, Hawaii has administered 111,165 doses to its residents.
• Hawaii is currently in phase 1b of vaccine distribution. Accordingly, healthcare workers, long-term care residents, individuals 65 and older, and frontline essential workers can access the vaccine.
• Mira’s research indicates that Hawaii will reach herd immunity by August 30, 2021. This aligns with previous forecasts, which estimated that the pandemic will be functionally over by Q3-Q4 of 2021.

What you need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccine in Honolulu, Hawaii

In December 2020, the FDA granted emergency use authorization to the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. 

• Both vaccines demonstrated over 94% effectiveness in preventing COVID-19 during clinical trials.
• Both vaccines utilize mRNA to teach your body how to recognize and kill the coronavirus should you be exposed. Since mRNA cannot enter the nucleus of cells, these vaccines will not alter your DNA.
• Both vaccines require two doses, spaced approximately three to four weeks apart. Immunity will take time to build once you have been vaccinated, so you should continue to take precautions and act as though you are not vaccinated. Continue to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and wash your hand with soap and water.
• Your second dose needs to be from the same company as your first dose. In other words, if you received the Pfizer vaccine for your first dose, you need to receive the Pfizer vaccine for your second dose.

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