Local 10 initiative: Get the Facts, Get the Vax

Get the Facts, Get the Vax (WPLG)

Local 10 News has begun producing and airing a series of public service announcements called Get the Facts and Get the Vax.

One fact: Between 98 and 99 percent of Americans dying of COVID-19 are unvaccinated.

The 15-second PSAs will provide helpful information about the impact of COVID-19 and vaccination perceptions. The facts contained in the messages are gathered from reputable sources and attributed accordingly.

WATCH THREE OF THEM BELOW:

We’ve also assembled a list of health organizations and government entities that can help with COVID-19-related questions and inform your decisions about vaccinations.

Florida Department of Health: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/vaccines/

Broward County: https://www.broward.org/CoronaVirus/Pages/default.aspx

Miami-Dade County: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/assistance/home.page

Monroe County: https://monroecounty-fl.gov/1184/COVID-19-Assistance

Elder Assistance/AARP: https://states.aarp.org/florida/health-food-help-coronavirus-covid-19-florida

For more comprehensive information on COVID-19 and schools, health care impact, community gatherings, testing and vaccination sites, visit Local 10′s Coronavirus section at https://www.local10.com/topic/Coronavirus/, and stay tuned to Local 10 News.


About the Author

Mayte Padron Cordones is an Emmy-award winning journalist and the director of WPLG's Community Relations Department, overseeing the station's outreach initiatives to benefit and strengthen the South Florida community.

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