May 15th update for Back-To-Normal Study

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Hopeful signs continue as the rate of daily Covid infections is declining, although the rate of vaccinations is slowing too, and hospitals are seeing more younger adults admitted: see latest COVIDnet data.
It has been over 3 months since our furst participants got both shots and we have not seen any long-lasting health problems yet.
As there will be more large scale unmasked interactions, we'll continue to monitor potential virus spread or possible negative health effects. You can tell us about it anonymously. You can also share your vaccination and COVID-19 experiences with our volunteers who will keep your names confidential even from other members of the team.

Update: Week 19, ending May 15, 2021

Fully vaccinated: 466

Side effects lasting longer than 2 months: 0

After final dose

Adverse Reaction # people # days after
Sore Arm 187 #1-4
Fatigue 111 #1-5
Injection site soreness 107 #1-2
Headache 80 #1-3
Chills 71 #1-2
Fever 56 #2-3
Myalgia 50 #1-3
Flu-like symptoms 39 #1-3, #12-14
Astralgia 38 #1-3
Nausea 13 #1-3
Swelling of the lymph nodes 12 #1-14
Skin rashes 11 #2-14
Stay Healthy. Stay Safe. 
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Archives


May 9 2021: It has been over 3 months since first Kahitians got both shots and we did not see any long-lasting health problems.


May 2 2021: As the spring wave of COVID-19 is ebbing, cases are declining across the US and - albeit slightly locally.


April 18 2021: First breakthrough case reported in Kahite.


April 11 2021: Pandemics seems to be fading away in Tellico Village.50% of residents got at least one shot of the vaccine.


April 4 2021: More than a quarter of residents are already fully vaccinated.


March 7 2021: Starting tomorrow, every adult at increased risk of severe COVID-19 will be eligible to book a vaccination appointment.


February 28 2021: Newly approved 1-dose J&J vaccine begins shipping tonight


Februry 14 2021: More than a quarter of Kahitians have received at least one dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine


February 21, 2021: No new Covid-19 cases in Kahite.


February 11 2021: Walmart, Kroger, SAM's club, CVS Health starting to administer vaccines


February 7 2021: 6% is fully vaccinated


January 31 2021: 10% have received at least one dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine


January 17 2021: waiting list has about 1100 in Monroe and about 4200 people in Loudon county.


January 10 2021: 5% received their first doze of Moderna vaccine


January 6 2021: Back-to-Normal study begins