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Dr. Jasmine Zapataâs mother and husband werenât sure they wanted to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but after talking with her about their concerns they got immunized in March.
Zapata, a UW Health pediatrician who is Black, is having similar conversations with patients, before church groups, at school forums and with friends and other family â pretty much anyone she knows who wants help making a decision.
Sometimes it takes multiple discussions, but Zapata said thatâs OK.
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âYes, there is urgency. Yes, we want everybody to get it right away,â said Zapata, who this week will become chief medical officer for community health at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. âBut we need to also be patient and continue having conversations.â
The new strain of the coronavirus causes the disease COVID-19. Symptoms include cough, fever and shortness of breath. A full list of symptoms is available on the Centers for Disease Control website.
In severe cases, pneumonia can develop. Those most at risk include the elderly, people with heart or lung disease as well as anyone at greater risk of infection.
For most, the virus is mild, presenting similarly to a common cold or the flu.
Anyone who thinks they may have the disease should call ahead to a hospital or clinic before going in for a diagnosis. Doing so gives the staff time to take the proper precautions so the virus does not spread.
By Casey Nelson
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) Schools are set to return to in-person classes next fall.
For some, COVID-19 vaccines will be required.
Starting in June, Lawrence University will require all students 16 and older accessing or living on campus to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
“We’ve required vaccines for a long time now and so it’s not new for our community to understand that there are for the health and safety of the whole community, requirements in that way,” Lawrence University board of trustees secretary Christyn Abaray said.
One Lawrence student is happy about the decision.
“I think it’s great. I think it’s good that we’re pushing that in getting herd immunity within our campus. Our campus has done a really good job about keeping COVID contained this year and I think the vaccines are going to help provide that extra layer of support,” Lawrence University sophomore Carter Howe said.