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Paulette Ladach tries to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine through a site created by Austin Public Health.
Since providers in Central Texas began administering COVID-19 vaccines in December, many residents have been wondering who can get one, where they can get it and whether it s safe.
Health officials in Austin sought to shed some light on those questions during a virtual town hall Wednesday.
They assured those watching that the vaccine is safe and effective, but said it’s not a free pass to stop social distancing and masking. Dr. Jason Reichenberg, president of Ascension Medical Group Texas, said people are not fully immune the first few weeks after getting the vaccine.
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