27K views · 718 reactions | Developing and releasing a new vaccine to the public involves many steps. Even though COVID-19 vaccines were developed quickly, they went through all the steps needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness. Partnerships between public organizations and private companies helped make these safe and effective vaccines available for the public. More: https://bit.ly/3blBtkC. | CDC | Facebook

Longstanding inequities have made some rural people more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19. | CDC

People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised may not build the same level of protection against COVID-19 following a 2-dose vaccine series compared to others. CDC recommends that this group gets an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your healthcare provider about your medical condition and whether an additional dose is appropriate for you: https://bit.ly/3yLmOc5. | CDC