The COVID-19 pandemic has had widespread effects on our community. In Greene County, as of March 22, there have been over 28,000 cases reported and 422 deaths. Until recently, the only tools we had to fight this pandemic were hand washing, wearing masks and physical distancing. There are now three COVID-19 vaccines available. With the vaccines, we have…
Author: Dr. Nancy Yoon, Health Department, for SGFNN
Vaccines can be a tricky topic—the science around them can be confusing, misinformation around vaccines is all over the place, and sometimes knowing who or what to believe can be difficult. Your Springfield-Greene County Health Department is always a good source of information on vaccines—what the latest science is telling…