COVID 19 INFORMATION
FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
To schedule an appointment to get your COVID-19 Vaccine Call the
Vaccine Call Line - 1-800-985-6030
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. People with COVID-19 report a variety of symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
Symptoms
Anyone can get COVID-19. However, people 60 years and older and people with medical conditions like heart disease, lung disease or diabetes are at higher risk of getting seriously sick with COVID-19.
A person with COVID-19 is contagious and can start spreading it to others starting 48 hours (2 days) before the person has any symptoms or tests positive.
Slow the Spread of COVID-19
While we are waiting for COVID-19 vaccine to be available for everyone in the U.S., CDC recommends that everyone take these actions to help slow the COVID-19.
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Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from others who don’t live with you, particularly in crowded areas. Avoid indoor spaces as much as possible, particularly ones that aren’t well ventilated.
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Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
Now that there are authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, accurate vaccine information is critical.
Below are links to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines page for the most up-to-date information about the COVID-19 vaccines.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has many questions and answers about COVID-19 Vaccines. Click here to go to the CHOP COVID-19 Vaccine Education Center
Where and When can I get Vaccinated?
Who’s getting the vaccine now?
Phase 1-C has started, which means vaccinations are happening now for:
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Arkansans aged 16 to 64 with health conditions that increase their risk for severe COVID-19.
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Essential workers in:
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Energy
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Finance
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Foodservice
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Information technology and communications
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Legal
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Media
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Public health/human services
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Public safety
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Shelter and housing
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Transportation and logistics
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People residing in high-risk settings
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Includes those who are incarcerated or detained; those living in group homes, congregate settings, or crowded housing; and student housing such as dorms and Greek housing.
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Click here for more information about these groups in Phase 1-C (en Espanol).
Arkansans in Phase 1-B also remain eligible, which means vaccinations can happen now for:
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65 years and older
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Education
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Police, fire, other first responders
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Corrections
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Food and Agriculture
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People with intellectual or developmental disabilities
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Essential Government
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Grocery Store/Meal Delivery
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Postal/Package Delivery Service
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Public Transit
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Houses of Worship Clergy/Faith Leaders
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Manufacturing
Click here for more information about these groups in Phase 1-B.
Vaccinations can also continue for groups in Phase 1-A, including health care workers, residents and staff at long-term care facilities and these high priority groups: EMS, fire, and law enforcement who serve as first responders, primary care, urgent care, college/university student health center, K-12 health clinics and school nurses, dental clinics, pharmacies, home health, private care/personal care, hospice care, dialysis centers, correctional staff involved in patient care and transfer, morticians/funeral home staff involved in direct contact or conducting transports and blood donation centers.
Where can you get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Eligible Arkansans can make an appointment at a community pharmacy. Vaccine clinics and events may also be available in your area through hospitals, health care providers, or your worksite. Click here for a list of clinics. For those who work in education, the district, facility, or college/university should determine how many doses are needed, and then reach out to an ADH Local Health Unit or a community pharmacy to schedule a vaccination clinic. You can also call the Vaccine Call Line at 1-800-985-6030
Some of the symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu are similar. Know your symptoms. If you have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 or develop symptoms, please seek medical advice.
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has created this infographic to help stop the spread of the flu and COVID-19.
