HFC and C-ASIST host a vaccine hesitancy public clinic Jan. 11

Do you have concerns about the coronavirus vaccine?
Do you have questions about its safety or effectiveness?
Are you worried about costs, long-term effects, or down-time?

We understand that many people are hesitant about getting the vaccine. And we are here to help, with the assistance of the community outreach organization C-ASIST. C-ASIST's goal is to bridge the existing social, cultural, education, and medical gaps between underserved communities and available government and private sector resources.

Together, HFC and C-ASIST will collaborate on a vaccine hesitancy clinic Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 from noon to 3:00 p.m. in the Rosenau Rooms on the first floor of the Andrew A. Mazzara Administrative Services & Conference Center (ASCC) (Building L).

Addressing concerns about the vaccine

This clinic will address the questions and concerns of people who are unsure about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and will give you a chance to receive the vaccine on-site if you decide to do that.

The coronavirus is prevalent throughout the world and remains dangerous to those who are unvaccinated, immunocompromised, or who are otherwise susceptible to its damaging health effects. There is no way to know whether you would be susceptible to a severe case of the original virus or a variant.

Vaccination is highly recommended as the most scientifically proven method of protection, aside from 100% quarantine. More than 775,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus since the spring of 2020.

All State of Michigan residents over the age of 16 are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, which is widely available. The vaccine has been determined by public health officials, the FDA, and the CDC to be safe and effective. For more information, go to the State of Michigan Coronavirus Vaccine website.

The vaccine is free

You will not have to pay to receive a vaccine, regardless of whether you have health insurance coverage. If you do have health insurance, the vaccine provider might charge your insurance provider an administrative fee, but you will not have to pay anything. If you are uninsured, this administrative fee will come from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fund.

At this clinic, both Pfizer and Moderna booster shots will be available.

This clinic is free and open to the public. For questions or more information, contact HFC Interim Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator Munira Kassim at mmkassim@hfcc.edu.