Vaccinations Crucial to Curb COVID-19 Pandemic By Susan Mochizuki, Big Island Docs Executive Director Here we go again! COVID-19 cases are rising with a 300% increase nationwide in the last transmissible than the original, which means one person can infect nine people month alone, and cases in Hawaii are people it infects, until we can reach herd immunity. How deadly is the COVID-19 Delta variant? We know that it is 60% more Big Teland DOCS as opposed to the original where one person could infect two others. Even the vaccinated can carry the Delta variant without any symptoms and infect others. up 173%. This is certainly not what we wanted or expected. So, why can't That's why the CDC has recommended that all vaccinated and unvaccinated we control the spread of this deadly people wear facemasks, sanitize often and practice social distancing. virus? And, why are so many getting What else should we do? How can we protect ourselves and loved ones? sick with the COVID-19 Delta variant, especially the younger population? It's The simplest answer is to get vaccinated! After 163 million people have received the vaccination, we know that it is safe and 95% effective. Let's get Ninety-seven percent of COVID-19 Delta variant patients admitted to vaccinated to protect ourselves, family members and our community. We can our hospitals are unvaccinated. Doctors and medical professionals are stop the COVID-19 virus' mutations and spread, and must do so for those with simple: too many people are unvaccinated! overwhelmed caring for an influx of seriously ill COVID-19 patients, 95% of whom are unvaccinated. It's also disheartening to learn that the COID-19 have a vaccine available. death rate is up again with 99.2% of those deaths attributed to unvaccinated patients. The COVID-19 vaccination is our best hope to stop the spread of this Data suggests that the benefits of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine outweigh infection and end this pandemic. It doesn't mean that the vaccinated are not going to contract the virus. It means that those who are vaccinated are less variant's path of death, suffering, fear and financial consequences. likely to become seriously ill, end up in hospitals or suffer long-term, post- illness complications. So far, the COVID-19 vaccine has saved 275,000 lives CDC Vaccine Finder at and prevented over 1,000,000 hospitalizations. Where did this more deadly COVID-19 Delta variant come from? If allowed or call 833-711-0645 to to spread, all viruses will change to survive. Think of the annual flu virus, schedule an appointment. which mutates every year. Our scientists must configure the flu vaccine to You can even call (808) best protect us. The Delta variant is a much stronger variation of the COVID-19 weaker immune systems and children under the age of 12 who do not yet COVID-19 vaccinations are also recommended for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant or might become pregnant in the future. any known or potential risks, and together, we can stop the COVID-19 Delta Need a vaccine? Find vaccination centers in your area by using the Vaccines.gov, text 438829 Big Island Docs 670 Ponahawai St #117 Hilo, HI 96720 586-8332 to arrange an 808-797-3113 virus. It is simply adapting and changing to find more deadly ways to make in-home vaccination. Get www.bigislanddocs.com us sick. It will continue to mutate into even more deadly forms vaccinated, it's the aloha unless we reduce the impact on the number of way! Susan Mochizuki Dr. Brenda Camacho Dr. Darrett Dr. Lynda Dolan Dr. Buddy Festerling Dr. Sheareen Gedayloo Dr. Erin Kalua Dr. Michael Russo Dr. Craig Shikuma Choy Providing compassionate and personalized care for our Hawai'i Island community since 1994 Vaccinations Crucial to Curb COVID-19 Pandemic By Susan Mochizuki, Big Island Docs Executive Director Here we go again! COVID-19 cases are rising with a 300% increase nationwide in the last transmissible than the original, which means one person can infect nine people month alone, and cases in Hawaii are people it infects, until we can reach herd immunity. How deadly is the COVID-19 Delta variant? We know that it is 60% more Big Teland DOCS as opposed to the original where one person could infect two others. Even the vaccinated can carry the Delta variant without any symptoms and infect others. up 173%. This is certainly not what we wanted or expected. So, why can't That's why the CDC has recommended that all vaccinated and unvaccinated we control the spread of this deadly people wear facemasks, sanitize often and practice social distancing. virus? And, why are so many getting What else should we do? How can we protect ourselves and loved ones? sick with the COVID-19 Delta variant, especially the younger population? It's The simplest answer is to get vaccinated! After 163 million people have received the vaccination, we know that it is safe and 95% effective. Let's get Ninety-seven percent of COVID-19 Delta variant patients admitted to vaccinated to protect ourselves, family members and our community. We can our hospitals are unvaccinated. Doctors and medical professionals are stop the COVID-19 virus' mutations and spread, and must do so for those with simple: too many people are unvaccinated! overwhelmed caring for an influx of seriously ill COVID-19 patients, 95% of whom are unvaccinated. It's also disheartening to learn that the COID-19 have a vaccine available. death rate is up again with 99.2% of those deaths attributed to unvaccinated patients. The COVID-19 vaccination is our best hope to stop the spread of this Data suggests that the benefits of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine outweigh infection and end this pandemic. It doesn't mean that the vaccinated are not going to contract the virus. It means that those who are vaccinated are less variant's path of death, suffering, fear and financial consequences. likely to become seriously ill, end up in hospitals or suffer long-term, post- illness complications. So far, the COVID-19 vaccine has saved 275,000 lives CDC Vaccine Finder at and prevented over 1,000,000 hospitalizations. Where did this more deadly COVID-19 Delta variant come from? If allowed or call 833-711-0645 to to spread, all viruses will change to survive. Think of the annual flu virus, schedule an appointment. which mutates every year. Our scientists must configure the flu vaccine to You can even call (808) best protect us. The Delta variant is a much stronger variation of the COVID-19 weaker immune systems and children under the age of 12 who do not yet COVID-19 vaccinations are also recommended for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant or might become pregnant in the future. any known or potential risks, and together, we can stop the COVID-19 Delta Need a vaccine? Find vaccination centers in your area by using the Vaccines.gov, text 438829 Big Island Docs 670 Ponahawai St #117 Hilo, HI 96720 586-8332 to arrange an 808-797-3113 virus. It is simply adapting and changing to find more deadly ways to make in-home vaccination. Get www.bigislanddocs.com us sick. It will continue to mutate into even more deadly forms vaccinated, it's the aloha unless we reduce the impact on the number of way! Susan Mochizuki Dr. Brenda Camacho Dr. Darrett Dr. Lynda Dolan Dr. Buddy Festerling Dr. Sheareen Gedayloo Dr. Erin Kalua Dr. Michael Russo Dr. Craig Shikuma Choy Providing compassionate and personalized care for our Hawai'i Island community since 1994