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If you are pregnant or parenting small children, the CDC has a new toolkit for you. Follow the link below to check it out: https://www.cdc.gov///pregnant-people-and-new-parents.html Also, if you are pregnant or parenting children under 5 years and live in Chemung County, call CIDS at 607-733-6533 or email at [email protected] to see how we can support you during this time. All of our programs are free of charge!

You've heard of mRNA vaccinesbut do you know how they work? Both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are mRNA vaccines. New York State released a video explaining how mRNA vaccines work to safely protect individuals from COVID-19. Three key things to know: They do not affect your own genetic material or DNA in any way; they do not contain the actual COVID-19 virus; and they cannot give you COVID. Watch the video to learn more. https://now.ny.gov//5c80/401b488f/d538e9d/175944577/VEsA/

Due to the inclement weather today, Monday 2/1/21, the CIDS office is closed and all employees will be working from home. If you have a virtual visit scheduled with one of our staff, that will still occur. Please stay warm and safe. Have a wonderful day.

As of January 11, 2021, New Yorkers in Phase 1a and segments of Phase 1b are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines. ALL VACCINATIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Eligible groups include doctors, nurses and health care workers, people age 65 and over, first responders, teachers, public transit workers, grocery store workers and public safety workers. Residents and staff at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities will continue to be vaccinated through a federal program, whi...ch the state is providing resources to accelerate. Health care workers who are part of Phase 1a will continue to be vaccinated at hospitals and other clinical settings. People age 65 and over will primarily be vaccinated at pharmacies and other sites that are part of the retail network. Use our online tool to find a location. https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ The COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline is open 7AM - 10PM, 7 days a week, for scheduling vaccination appointments for eligible New Yorkers: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).