recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), an independent panel of medical and public health experts, CDC recommends that HCP and LTCF residents be among those offered the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines.Receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step to prevent getting sick with COVID-19 disease.
The decision to get vaccinated protects more than just an individual’s health. It can also help protect coworkers, residents, families, and communities.