Astera Health officials warn local cases of flu and COVID-19 infections could increase without the recommended vaccination. The health care provider offers both vaccines to safeguard the community.
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The side effects largely follow common side effects of other vaccines, including sore arms, fatigue and chills. Hess said people have not been having to take a day off from work following their vaccination. A high fever is not expected.
A “not dramatic” number of people have also had allergic reactions, as Hess said. There are 10-11 cases of anaphylaxis per one million for the COVID-19 vaccines. The rate for any other vaccine combined is 1-2 cases per one million. People who have a reaction are not recommended to receive the second dose. Hess said Tri-County is prepared to treat the possible reaction.
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Tri-County Health Care will host a virtual community town hall event from 2 - 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12.
This event is being held to provide information about the COVID-19 vaccine and organizational updates heading into 2021, according to a Tri-County Health Care news release.
The meeting will be hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams and will cover a range of topics, including vaccinations, monoclonal antibody treatments and testing. The meeting will also provide updates on the status of COVID-19 at the local level, and the new hospital building project. Speakers will include Joel Beiswenger, President and CEO; Ben Hess, M.D., Chief Medical Officer; Mark Carlson, Pharmacy Manager; and Tammy Suchy, Incident Commander.
Tri-County Health Care is a private, not-for-profit health care system based in Wadena. It offers care services such as primary health, surgery, cancer care, diagnostic imaging, obstetrics, orthopedics and rehabilitation.