Baltimore County, MD Time of Your LIfe, 22 Apr 2022

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From YouTube: COVID Vaccines: Your Key to Safeguarding Health

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Gregory Branch, MD, Director, Health and Human Services
Baltimore County Health Officer

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Hello., my name is dr. gregory branch.

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I'm a director of the department of health and human services.

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And the health officer for baltimore county.

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I'm also the father of two,, the grandfather of four, and a caretaker of my mom, who is 85 years old.

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Like you,, I want to do all I can to keep my family healthy and safe.

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That means making sure everyone, five and over,.

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Is fully vaccinated against covid-19 virus.

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The vaccine is free,, it's safe and it protects against severe covid infections.

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Fully vaccinated children and adults are 21 times less.

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Likely to be hospitalized and seven times less likely to die from covid.

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You are considered fully vaccinated if you receive.

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The initial vaccine and the booster shot.

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Individuals, 12 and older should also receive their booster shots.

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Those of us who are 50 and or with underlying health, conditions,.

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Should receive a second booster shot., this second booster shot offers additional layers of protection against covid variants.

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If you are a parent,, if you are a grandparent,.

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Or if you are anyone who cares about the well-being of someone else,.

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I challenge you to do two things.

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First, get yourself fully vaccinated against the covid.

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That includes the booster.

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two, make sure everyone you care about is fully vaccinated as well.

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Now,, that's a challenge we all can live. With.

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For more information,, please visit us at.

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Baltimorecountymd.Gov/Vaccine.

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Or you can call our covid,.

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Helpline at 410-887-3816.

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