March 24, 2021 — The following was released by the Fishing Partnership Support Services:
Make a Plan to Get Vaccinated!
COVID-19 is frightening – especially for commercial fishermen who don’t receive paid sick time. The economic costs of catching the virus can be greater than the physical toll of becoming ill. Effective March 22nd, commercial fishermen became eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Make a plan of action to protect yourself and your loved ones. Vaccines are safe and effective, free of cost regardless of your insurance status, and have been approved for emergency use authorization (EUA) by the FDA.
Vaccination Resources On Our Website:
- How to sign up and/or preregister for the vaccine.
- Updates on your eligibility status for the vaccine.
- Myths versus Facts Primer.
- FAQs about the vaccine.
- What to expect after your shot.
- Videos of Navigators sharing their vaccine story.
- Resources for coping with COVID-19 vaccine anxiety.
- Where to find COVID-19 testing near you.
Together we can end this pandemic. Need help interpreting vaccination resources? Contact a Fishing Partnership Navigator 888.282.8816