Covid-19 resources

6. Hey Cha! Yes, a
lot has changed.
Why is everyone
wearing masks?
Well, there’s a nice virus
out there called
coronavirus, and it can
spread many ways so we
wear masks to prevent
transmission.
So how does
coronavirus
spread?
It spreads by
touching an object
or surface with the
virus on it, then
touching your
mouth, nose, or
eyes before
washing your
hands!
Coughing
Sneezing
Some people can
spread the virus
before even
showing symptoms.
Are there any other
ways of preventing
yourself from getting
coronavirus?
Yes, definitely!
Getting vaccinated
helps prevent new
variants from coming
out. New variants are
more contagious and
cause more severe
illness!
Hey Yer, it’s been
a while since you
last came to my
village. A lot has
changed here.

7. So Make Sure To:
If you’ve already
have COVID-19,
you still need to
get vaccinated.
Some people might feel side effects, but with both
doses your body will be prepared to fight off COVID-19
Wear a Mask Maintain Physical
Distance
Wash Your
Hands
Get Vaccinated
High vaccination
rates help prevent
new variants from
coming out!
Surprise! I’m more
contagious and
cause more severe
illness!
They thought we
were weak! But we
get stronger!

12. The Bao family is
expecting a new
baby!
Mama Bao is on her
way to get her
Covid-19 Vaccine.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
(ACOG), and Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM)
recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for people who are
pregnant, lactating, or planning to get pregnant. When the
vaccine enters your body, it works with your immune
system to create antibodies to fight the coronavirus. This
process does not interfere with
your reproductive organs.
The claim that the vaccine causes miscarriage or infertility is a myth
circulated online by non-scientific sources. There is no evidence that
any vaccine affects fertility, including COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccine is
safe and effective.
Illustration by Jiemei Lin

13. Vaccines work by helping to make your body’s natural defense against disease --
your immune system -- even stronger. When you get the vaccine, it prompts your
body to make antibodies and other infection-fighting cells to fight the virus. The
antibodies stay in your blood and protect you in case you are infected with the
virus. The COVID-19 vaccines do not change or alter your DNA.
Getting the immune system in shape --
the vaccine trains the body’s immune
system to identify the characteristics of
the virus. COVID-19 vaccines will not
change your DNA. The vaccine does
not enter the part of the cell where our
DNA is kept. mRNA vaccines give cells
in your body instructions on how to
make a protein that triggers an
immune response. Injecting mRNA has
no effect on your DNA, and your cells
break down and get rid of the mRNA as
soon as they have finished using the
instructions.
The COVID-19 vaccines cannot give us COVID-19. Rather, the COVID-19 vaccines will
protect us from getting sick by helping our body build the immunity we need to fight
the virus if we become exposed. The vaccine gives your body a plan to recognize the
virus to prepare to make antibodies or fighter cells which act as protection when the
virus tries to invade. This means your body gets immunity against COVID-19 without
getting sick first.
Community immunity -- when enough
bodies know how to fight off the virus, it
will slow the spread.
Completing
the vaccine series
reduces your
chances of
hospitalization
and lowers your
risk of dying from
COVID-19.

20. Ellie, the vaccine is
free, even with no
insurance!
Yes! You don't have to be a US
citizen to get the vaccine and
no one will ask us about if we
are undocumented when
we get our vaccine.
Mama Elephant, I want
to get the COVID-19
vaccine. How much
does it cost?
That's great! But we
are undocumented.
Can we still get the
vaccine?
Wait! I'm scared that
ICE or CBP will be at the
vaccine clinic. And is it
safe to give out our
personal information?
I understand your fears.
But no, ICE and CBP will not
be there and our personal
information will only be
used by public health
workers.
Ok, yay! I'm
ready to get
vaccinated now!

21. How To Manage
Stress & Anxiety
6 feet apart
by taking breaks from
media. You can go on
socially-distanced
walks with friends.
Stay connected with
your friends and
family via phone and
video call.
STAY
CONNECTED
as best as you can with a healthy
diet, adequate sleep, and exercise.
Try to get outside and stay active,
while maintaining a safe distance
from others. Also, practice self-
care. Whether it's doing yoga,
listening to music, reading,
journaling, etc., it's important to
take breaks to enjoy things that
make you happy or calm.
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY
LIFESTYLE
Get facts from credible sources, such as the
WHO, CDC, or a local or state public health
agency, to stay up-to-date on COVID-19
information. If you feel stressed or overwhelmed,
speak with a friend, health worker, or counselor.
Don't be afraid to ask for help.
Asian American Suicide Prevention & Education:
https://aaspe.net/
Asian Mental Health Collective:
https://www.asianmhc.org/
Crisis Text Line: Text HELP to 741741
Asian LifeNet Hotline (24/7): 1-877-990-8585
GATHER FACTUAL INFORMATION
& SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP