LibGuides: COVID-19 Support for Libraries and Librarians: Vaccine Information

Masking Guidelines for the Vaccinated

Do You Need to Wear a Mask Indoors Where You Live? Check This Map. (NPR)
Search by county to see if yours has a "Substantial" or "High" rate of coronavirus spread. (The CDC recommends that vaccinated individuals wear a mask indoors in counties with Substantial or High spread.)

COVID-19 Vaccine Info Line

COVID-19 Vaccine Info Line

Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines or vaccination process?

CALL: 1-833-734-0965

Hour of operation:
M-F 8am to 6pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Closed on Sunday

Also learn more at VACCINATE.WV.GOV.

For a list of county health departments and DHHR field offices, see https://dhhr.wv.gov/pages/field-offices.aspx.

COVID-19 Vaccination Information Resources

VACCINATE.WV.GOV (WV Dept. of Health and Human Resources COVID-19 Vaccine Page)
Updates and answers to questions on all things COVID-19 vaccination in the state of West Virginia. Explains the state vaccine allocation plan and timeline, who is in which phase of distribution, etc. Also a lengthy FAQ about COVID-19 vaccination and links to further information for medical providers.
Vaccine Finder
Site allowing users to search for COVID-19 vaccination locations. Users can filter by vaccine.
Coronavirus Vaccine Replacement Card
What to do in West Virginia if you lose your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination card via the state Dept. of Health and Human Resources.
Communities for Immunity: Vaccine Confidence Resources
Gathers vetted resources to assist libraries and museums in developing and implementing programs and activities to advance vaccine confidence in their communities. Resources featured include activities and information for all age groups.

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Communities for Immunity is an initiative of the Association of Science and Technology Centers, Institute of Museum and Library Services, American Alliance of Museums, and the Network of the National Library of Medicine, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in collaboration with the American Library Association, the Association of African American Museums, the Association of Children’s Museums, the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, and the Urban Libraries Council.
CDC COVID-19 Vaccines Page
Information on the vaccines for families including an explanation of the different vaccines and what to expect at a COVID-19 vaccination visit. Also includes links to vaccine data and resources for healthcare professionals.
Mayo Clinic COVID-19 Vaccines: Get the Facts
Brief FAQ addressing some of the most common coronavirus vaccine questions.
MedlinePlus: COVID-19 Vaccines
Information on COVID-19 vaccines from various sources gathered and made searchable by the National Library of Medicine, the world's largest medical library and a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
New York Times Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker (SUBSCRIPTION MAY BE REQUIRED)
Tracks the various vaccinations in clinical trials and their approval status.
REALM Project: Vaccines: Resource Roundup
A collection of curated information and resources about vaccines to help libraries, archives, and museums and the communities they serve understand and communicate about COVID-19 vaccines.
Georgetown University: Answering Common Questions About Herd Immunity and Vaccination (School of Nursing & Health Studies)
Explains the meaning of the public health term "herd immunity" with diagrams and references to other infectious diseases like measles, polio, and Ebola. There are also short scripts that can be used in conversations about this topic.

For Employers

EEOC: What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
Detailed explanation of how EEO laws apply during the coronavirus pandemic. Information on vaccination and how it applies to employment can be found under "K" in the outline.
CBS News: Employers can bar unvaccinated employees from the workplace, EEOC says
News report dated Dec. 21, 2020, summarizing EEOC guidance on what employers can and cannot require and how to address accommodations for employees who are exempt.
New York Times: Employers Can Require Workers to Get Covid-19 Vaccine, U.S. Says (SUBCRIPTION MAY BE REQUIRED)
News report dated Dec. 18, 2020, summarizing EEOC guidance on what employers can and cannot require and how to address accommodations for employees who are exempt.

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COVID-19 Support for Libraries and Librarians: Vaccine Information

Masking Guidelines for the Vaccinated

COVID-19 Vaccine Info Line

COVID-19 Vaccination Information Resources

For Employers

About this Guide

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