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Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School

Get your COVID-19 vaccine on September 2nd!

07/18/22, 4:48 PM

The State of Colorado and Chipotle are working together to provide two $20 Chipotle gift cards to Coloradans who receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Unvaccinated Coloradans who wish to take advantage of this incentive can find more information at https://covid19.colorado.gov/coloradocomebackcash. The gift card program applies to all receiving either their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd dose.

Once someone receives their COVID-19 vaccine at your vaccine clinic, they will receive two Chipotle gift cards, but the cards will not have value until they are activated by Chipotle, which will take a full 24 hours after issuance. If someone tries to use their gift cards before waiting the full 24 hours for activation, their cards could become void.

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As your school nurse, I strongly encourage all people 12 years of age or older to get the COVID-19 vaccine to prevent the spread of the virus, protect our students who are not yet eligible for the vaccine, and help ensure we can remain in school safely throughout the school year.

Hello Howell Families,

I am excited to announce that the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will be at Farrell B. Howell on Thursday, September 2nd from 2 PM to 4 PM offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to anyone who would like to receive it at absolutely no cost. No documentation, ID, or insurance required.

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Please feel free to call (720-424-2746) or email (richard_ruthersby@dpsk12.org) me if you have any questions about this clinic.

Thank you,

Richard Ruthersby, BSN, RN, NCSN
School Nurse, Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School

How does COVID-19 affect children?

Children, including very young children, can develop COVID-19. Many of them have no symptoms. Those that do get sick tend to experience milder symptoms such as low-grade fever, fatigue, and cough. Some children have had severe complications, but this has been less common. Children with underlying health conditions may be at increased risk for severe illness.

A potentially severe and dangerous complication can occur in children. Called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), it can lead to life-threatening problems with the heart and other organs in the body. In this condition, different body parts, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs, can become inflamed.

I have been hearing about heart problems in kids and young adults following the COVID vaccine. Should I still get my child vaccinated?

There has a been a higher-than-expected number of heart inflammation cases after vaccination with the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, particularly among boys and young men. However, the CDC still strongly recommends that all children 12 years and older be vaccinated.

As of July 12, 2021, 1,047 reports of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the outer lining of the heart) had been reported in people under age 30, particularly in male teens and young adults, after vaccination with the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna mRNA vaccines The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has said available data "suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults." Even with the increased risk, heart inflammation is a rare occurrence.

Myocarditis and pericarditis after vaccination was most common in males ages 16 to 24. Cases tended to occur within several days after the second mRNA vaccine dose. Most people who developed myocarditis or pericarditis had mild cases and recovered completely after treatment.

I am pregnant and plan to eventually breastfeed my baby. Is it safe for me to get a COVID-19 vaccine?

In August 2021, the CDC gave its clearest recommendation to date that women who are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or who are breastfeeding should get vaccinated against COVID-19. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine also agree that all pregnant and breastfeeding individuals should be vaccinated. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends use of a COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women when the benefit to an individual outweighs the potential vaccine risks. Experts, including the WHO, believe it is most likely safe to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you're breastfeeding. Similar to any decision regarding over-the-counter medications and supplements during pregnancy, your own doctor is in the best position to advise you based on your personal health risks and preferences.

Learn more here: https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/coronavirus-outbreak-and-kids