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Tr o j a n Ta l k
T r i Co u n t y S c h o o l s D i st r ic t N e ws l et ter SEPTEMBER 2021
Randy Schlueter
Enrollment numbers for start of 2021-2022 school year
At the start of the school year, the K-12 student enrollment is 394 students with 191 in the elementary and 203 in the secondary.
In comparison, there were 404 students at the end of the 2020-21 school year and 407 at the start of the 2020-21 school year.
Part of the drop in enrollment is the result of a large senior class that graduated in the spring of 2021. The enrollment numbers
indicate that the school district is on very solid ground with a steady enrollment for the future of the district. Enrollment for each
grade level is: PK-27, K-24, 1st-24, 2nd-29, 3rd-22, 4th-34, 5th-31, 6th-30, 7th-32, 8th-25, 9th-37, 10th-45, 11th-29, 12th-34.
COVID-19 Update
Tri County Public Schools and the Public Health Solutions will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Monday, September 27th at
10:00 AM for anyone 12 (twelve) years and older. The follow up vaccination will be Monday, October 27th when the flu vaccina-
tions are provided. For anyone under the age of 18, parents must sign the consent form for those students to receive the vaccina-
tion. The clinic is open to anyone who would like to receive the vaccination so please share the information with others who
might be interested. Public Health Solutions will need a count of the number of vaccinations they will need to have on hand so
the registration form is due back to school by the end of the day, Friday, September 17th. If you have any questions, please feel
free to contact the district office. Vaccine Consent Form, Vaccine Information and V-Safe App. (all forms are attached)
Tri County Public Schools is still following the Return to Learn plan that was developed during the summer and sent to parents in
the August newsletter. The only change is the salad bar is not available for students. The district will continue to monitor the
positive cases for students and staff members to determine the best plan for student safety and student learning. The current
plan will be adjusted to meet the needs of the district based on the infection rate and the ability to keep everyone safe.
Fall Assessments
Students in grades two through eleven took the fall Student Meals for 2021-2022
Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment Tri County Public Schools is participating in the USDA’s waiver which
the last week of August. Students are assessed in the allows schools to operate the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) for
areas of Reading, Math, Language and Science. On Tues- School Year 2021-2022. All students will receive their school meals at
day, September 7th, staff members will review the data no cost for the 2021-2022 school year or until the USDA alters the
to determine areas of strength and weakness in an entire program. Remember that extras or snacks must be paid for by the
class and within individual students. Staff will make cur- student.
riculum decisions based on the information from the test.
Priority standards will be determined to improve weak
Important: If you feel that your family qualifies for free or reduced
areas and continue to improve areas of strength. Data
meals, please fill out the free and reduced meal application forms
will be shared with parents about their individual stu- when you receive them. Even though all meals are free for students
dents at Parent-Teacher Conferences. District data will there are direct benefits to you and Tri County if you fill out the
be shared in the October newsletter which will show how forms to determine eligibility. If your family qualifies then all dis-
grade levels perform as compared to the national averag- trict fees are waived for your children. The district receives state
es. and federal grants based on the percent of students enrolled who
are eligible for free or reduced meals.
Updated Information
Approximately every two weeks, the district will make a robocall with current information for parents. If you know of a parent
who is not getting the call, please ask them to check to determine if their phone number is listed in PowerSchool. Also, if you
know of other patrons who would like to to get the Tri County newsletter or the robocalls, they need to contact the district office
with their contact information.
From the Desk of the Secondary Principal…..Ryan Clark
We have had a great start to the school year! Academically, students and teachers are hitting full steam. Our activities are
busy with their beginning of the year festivities, and our athletes and coaches are geared up for their first competitions.
Part of being able to tailor appropriate instruction to all of our students is knowing where each student is, academically, at
the start of the year. To accomplish this, we assess our students using MAP Growth. During the week of August 30th, the
secondary will operate using a block schedule. Students will attend their “even” periods on Monday and Wednesday, and
their “odd” periods on Tuesday and Thursday. Class period minutes will double in time. This will provide a testing environ-
ment that will help students perform at the best of their abilities.
On September 7th, the secondary teachers will spend the day studying the assessment data from the MAP Growth assess-
ments. We will compile information about each student and each class. This information will help our teachers deliver solid
and appropriate instruction and it will help the teachers better understand each of their students and classes.
We will also have a little fun during the week. On Wednesday at 3:00, the students in the secondary will get a chance to
challenge their classmates and teachers in various yard game activities (spike ball, can jam, cornhole) while enjoying ice
cream on the south lawn. On Thursday, we will have a fall sports pep rally, in preparations for the first home competitions
of the year.
TC GRIT Award
On Thursday, September 2nd, the secondary will announce the recipients of the first TC GRIT award at the fall pep rally. The
monthly award will be given to one high school and one junior high student, nominated by their teachers and peers, who
demonstrate growth in perseverance, determination, and stick-to-itiveness. We feel like the ability to persevere in the face
of setbacks, and to continue working towards goals is a life skill that can tremendously benefit our students. We hope that
by bringing attention and highlighting the students who continually work at getting better, continually strive to reach their
goals, and persevere through setbacks, more and more students will develop a grit mentality .
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences for the secondary are scheduled for Thursday, September 30th from 3:30-8:30 pm in the HS Gym.
Please look for more information about conferences in the secondary newsletter (via email) in a couple of weeks.
Kudos!
Congratulations to the following students for their recent accomplishments!
Trevor Johnson - Recipient of a $1,500 SAE grant for his tractor restoration FFA project.
Cooper Stokebrand, Pierce Damrow, Brooke Boyce, Ella Clark, Dusty Kapke, MacKenzie Smith, Karli Scherling, Colton
Bales, Carter Siems, will participate in the 1st Annual Pioneer Leadership Conference
Mr. Sand and Mr. Barnard - Were awarded a $93,000 grant by the Nebraska Department for additions to the TC FFA
and CTE departments!
From the Desk of the Activities Director…. Bryce Simpson
bryce.simpson@tricountyschools.org
The start of the school year has brought a wave of excitement as our students and staff are back to work
in their respective academics, athletics, and activities. As games, performances, and other events start,
please check the school website, Facebook, and rSchool for any changes that might occur. This may in-
clude schedule changes, COVID-19 information, etc. as the school year progresses. Thanks in advance
for your support and cooperation as we again work together to make this a successful year!
Notes & Reminders:
A reminder that rSchool is our primary calendar for activities and athletics this year. This includes practic-
es, meetings, events, and competitions for our athletics and other extracurricular activities. rSchool can be
accessed via our school website by clicking on the “Activities Calendar” and there are options to subscribe
and receive notifications of changes when they occur. (https://www.pioneerconference.org/public/
genie/460/school/682/)
In the event that schools put COVID-19 policies in place for hosting athletics or activities, information will
again be posted to the website below. At this time, Tri County is not limiting attendance at events. Please
check the website below before attending events at other schools to ensure you are up to date on their poli-
cies. (https://www.tricountyschools.org/vnews/display.v/ART/5f3e93c68b3f2)
The fall play will have two performances this year. The first is on Saturday, October 2nd at 7 pm. The
second will be on Sunday, October 3rd at 2 pm. This year’s play is called “High School Musi-pocalypse”,
a Comedy by Don Zolidis.
Homecoming Fest 2021 is scheduled for Friday, October 8th before the football game against Freeman.
Check the school website and Facebook page for information on this event as it gets closer.
Student organizations such as FFA, FBLA, and Student Council have had their beginning of the year meet-
ings and are planning their activities for the school year. These, along with others, are great organizations
for students to get involved in.
Students are reminded to keep up with their academic responsibilities in order to remain eligible for activi-
ties. Students with a failing grade in TWO or more classes are ineligible to participate in competitions or
events. The D & F list is released and updated weekly.
Events will be streamed again this year. A special thanks to Mr. Spahr and those students assisting with
getting our events live streamed.
Fall Sports Parents Nights
September 17, 2021 football game v. Exeter-Milligan/Friend - We will recognize football and girls golf
athletes and parents.
October 7 volleyball game v. Freeman - We will recognize volleyball and cross country athletes and par-
ents.
TRI COUNTY HOSTS AG ORIENTATION
The Tri County FFA Officers hosted an Ag Orientation Night for junior high and ninth grad-
ers on August 23rd in the TC Ag Education Department. Reporter Mya Maxwell welcomed
the students and their parents. Advisor Dave Barnard then addressed upcoming events
and opportunities. Twenty-four students and seven officers participated.
The officers conducted six
learning centers for all to par-
ticipate in. Mya Maxwell spon-
sored a greenhouse horticul-
ture activity, Emily Thavenet
set up a livestock breed identi-
fication station, Gavin Weichel
had an animal science equip-
ment section. Brevin Damrow
offered a station on crop seed
identification and Gracin Hahn
conducted a tool identification
center. Sentinel Carter Holtmei-
er hosted an ag-business
quiz. Secretary Emerson
Schultis and Cassidy Thavenet
calculated scores for all the
tests.
Placing first was Garett Smidt
and Harley Dike earned the run-
ner-up spot. Third place was
Jordyn Zulauf and fourth place
Tri County FFA President Brevin Damrow organized a crop identification quiz
went to Zach Strein. Other par- station for the Chapter's Ag Orientation on 8/23. The event was for new
ticipants included Isabelle Pe- Chapter members and their parents. Freshman Rylee McCune and Avery
ters, Mikhaela Bergmeier, Ibra- Schultis are working on the project.
him Castillo, Talon Caudill,
Pierce Damrow, Alex Paxton,
Ashley Sasse, Avery Schultis, Ashton Schwisow, Aubrey Siems, Kenton Sowards, Cooper
Stokebrand, Kennadee Vanwinkle, Maddux Johnson, Landen Koch, Ethan Jobman, Rylee
McCune, Grant Lewandowski, Owen Lewandowski and Henry Holtmeier.
GO BLUE
From the Desk of the Elementary Principal….
Jesse Gronemeyer
It was AWESOME a few weeks ago seeing all the kids enter the doors to school after the summer months. Kids came in with smil-
ing faces and were eager to start learning! I can already tell, 2021-2022 is going to be a great one!
To start the first day of school, students went directly to their classrooms to meet their new teachers. A lot of the day was spent
with fun activities to set a positive tone for the year! I did interrupt their fun by having an all school assembly. At the assembly
we talked about rules and procedures for the year. Of course, I had to sprinkle in a little bit of my annual magic tricks to keep the
kids excited. I have to say this was the best magic show ever as I finally perfected how to make a kid disappear!!!
A big thanks to all of you that attended the elementary open house on August 26th. It was a great night to meet parents and give
you all the opportunity to interact with your child’s teacher and classroom. The only bad part of the night was filling myself with
pizza. I think I ate enough for a whole week! :) Remember parents if you ever have an issue or question, never hesitate to con-
tact your teacher by phone or email. Strong teacher and parent communication is key to your child’s success!
I encourage all of you to join our local PTO (Parent Teacher Organization). The PTO meets monthly to discuss ways to help the
students of Tri County Elementary. If you would like to join, please contact Janet Gerritse the PTO president for 2021-2022.
Don’t forget to come cheer on the Trojan football team on the evening of Friday, September 3rd! Our local TEAMMATES chapter
will have their annual fundraiser dinner….pulled pork. Please come on down to Trojan Field and support the Tri County Team-
mates chapter! As always, we are also looking for mentors to meet with kids throughout the year. If you are interested in being a
mentor, please contact Dave Rosenbaum or myself.
All students grades 2-6 have completed their first round of MAP testing in the subjects of math, reading and language arts. Results
of the testing will be shared with all parents at parent teacher conferences on September 30th. We hope you all can attend confer-
ences!
We have three new staff members this year. First, Mrs. Hailey Ortiz is teaching 5/6th grade math. Hailey is married with one child
and lives in Lincoln. Wendy Sullivan was hired as an elementary para educator. Wendy has four children and they all attend Tri
County. Shayna Sowards has moved from a para educator to be the elementary administrative assistant. Shayna is married and also
has four children that attend Tri County.
Tri County enrollment is a few students lower than the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Below are the current numbers per grade
level:
Preschool: AM - 12 PM - 15
Kindergarten - 24
Important dates/reminders for parents to remember!
1st Grade - 24
September 6th - No School
2nd Grade - 29
September 7th - No School
3rd Grade - 22
September 14th - PTO Meeting at 7 PM
4th Grade - 34
September 20th - School Picture Day
5th Grade - 31
6th Grade - 30
Parents/patrons, never hesitate to give me a call if you have any questions or concerns. Again, I think this is going to be one of the
best years ever!
GO TROJANS! TC PRIDE
PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS COVID-19 VACCINE SCREEING FORM
PFIZER COVID 19 VACCINE
The following questions will help decide if there is any reason you should NOT receive COVID-19 vaccine today.
Answering “yes” to any question does not mean you should not get vaccinated. It means you may be asked more
questions. If you do not understand a question, ask you healthcare provider to explain it.
Date: ___________ Patient Name: _____________________________ DOB: _________ Age: _____ Gender: F / M
Maiden Name ____________________________ Parent Name (if patient is a minor): ___________________________
Address: _______________________________________________ Town: ________________ Zip Code: _________
Phone Number: ____________________ Doctor’s Name: ___________________________________
All questions must be answered.
1. Are you sick today? Yes / No
2. Have you ever received a dose of COVID-19 vaccine? Yes / No
3. If yes, which vaccine did you receive? a. Pfizer b. Moderna c. Other ______________ d. Not applicable.
4. Have you ever had a severe allergic reaction to anything? Yes / No
For example, a reaction for which you were treated with an EpiPen or for which you were hospitalized?
5. If yes, was the severe allergic reaction to after getting a vaccine or another injectable medicine? Yes / No
6. Have you had COVID-19 infection in the last 90 days? Yes / No
7. Have you received antibody therapy for treatment of COVID-19 in the last 90 days? Yes/ No
8. Are you breastfeeding, pregnant or planning to get pregnant in the next 30 days? Yes / No
9. Have you been diagnosed with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome after COVID-19 infection? Yes / No
10. Do you have a weakened immune system due to disease or treatment with chemo or radiation? Yes /No
11. Do you have a bleeding disorder or take a blood thinner medication? Yes/ No
Consent
I have been given a copy of the latest Emergency Use Authorization Fact Sheet for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Recipients and Caregivers. I have read and/or have had explained to me the information on COVID-19 and the
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. I have had the opportunity to ask questions and have those questions answered to my
satisfaction. I understand the risks and benefits of vaccination against COVID-19, and I request that the Pfizer
COVID-19 vaccine be given to me or the person named above for whom I am authorized to make this request. I
understand and agree that Public Health Solutions is not responsible for any adverse reactions that may occur
and that it is my responsibility to seek medical attention for my child or myself should an adverse reaction
occur.
Date: _______________
Manufacturer: Pfizer Lot #: ________________
Patient/Parent Signature: ______________________________ Location/Route: RDIM / LDIM
(If patient is a minor, parent signature is required.)
Nurse Signature: __________________________FACT SHEET FOR RECIPIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION (EUA) OF
THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE TO PREVENT CORONAVIRUS
DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)
IN INDIVIDUALS 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
You are being offered the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2. This Fact Sheet contains
information to help you understand the risks and benefits of the Pfizer-BioNTech
COVID-19 Vaccine, which you may receive because there is currently a pandemic of
COVID-19.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is a vaccine and may prevent you from getting
COVID-19. There is no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved vaccine to
prevent COVID-19.
Read this Fact Sheet for information about the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
Talk to the vaccination provider if you have questions. It is your choice to receive the
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is administered as a 2-dose series, 3 weeks
apart, into the muscle.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine may not protect everyone.
This Fact Sheet may have been updated. For the most recent Fact Sheet, please see
www.cvdvaccine.com.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GET THIS VACCINE
WHAT IS COVID-19?
COVID-19 disease is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. This type of
coronavirus has not been seen before. You can get COVID-19 through contact with
another person who has the virus. It is predominantly a respiratory illness that can
affect other organs. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms
reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2 to
14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may include: fever or chills; cough;
shortness of breath; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or
smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
WHAT IS THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is an unapproved vaccine that may prevent
COVID-19. There is no FDA-approved vaccine to prevent COVID-19.
1 Revised: 25 June 2021The FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 12 years of age and older under an Emergency Use
Authorization (EUA).
For more information on EUA, see the “What is an Emergency Use Authorization
(EUA)?” section at the end of this Fact Sheet.
WHAT SHOULD YOU MENTION TO YOUR VACCINATION PROVIDER BEFORE
YOU GET THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
Tell the vaccination provider about all of your medical conditions, including if
you:
• have any allergies
• have had myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) or pericarditis
(inflammation of the lining outside the heart)
• have a fever
• have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner
• are immunocompromised or are on a medicine that affects your immune system
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• are breastfeeding
• have received another COVID-19 vaccine
• have ever fainted in association with an injection
WHO SHOULD GET THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in
individuals 12 years of age and older.
WHO SHOULD NOT GET THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
You should not get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine if you:
• had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of this vaccine
• had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of this vaccine.
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS IN THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine includes the following ingredients: mRNA,
lipids ((4-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis(2-hexyldecanoate), 2
[(polyethylene glycol)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide, 1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-
phosphocholine, and cholesterol), potassium chloride, monobasic potassium
phosphate, sodium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, and sucrose.
HOW IS THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE GIVEN?
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine will be given to you as an injection into the
muscle.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine vaccination series is 2 doses given 3 weeks
apart.
If you receive one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, you should receive
a second dose of this same vaccine 3 weeks later to complete the vaccination series.
2 Revised: 25 June 2021HAS THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE BEEN USED BEFORE?
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is an unapproved vaccine. In clinical trials,
approximately 23,000 individuals 12 years of age and older have received at least
1 dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
In an ongoing clinical trial, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine has been shown to
prevent COVID-19 following 2 doses given 3 weeks apart. The duration of protection
against COVID-19 is currently unknown.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
There is a remote chance that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine could cause a
severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic reaction would usually occur within a few
minutes to one hour after getting a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. For
this reason, your vaccination provider may ask you to stay at the place where you
received your vaccine for monitoring after vaccination. Signs of a severe allergic
reaction can include:
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of your face and throat
• A fast heartbeat
• A bad rash all over your body
• Dizziness and weakness
Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining
outside the heart) have occurred in some people who have received the Pfizer-BioNTech
COVID-19 Vaccine. In most of these people, symptoms began within a few days following
receipt of the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. The chance of having
this occur is very low. You should seek medical attention right away if you have any of the
following symptoms after receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine:
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering, or pounding heart.
Side effects that have been reported with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
include:
• severe allergic reactions
• non-severe allergic reactions such as rash, itching, hives, or swelling of the face
• myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle)
• pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart)
• injection site pain
• tiredness
• headache
• muscle pain
• chills
• joint pain
• fever
• injection site swelling
3 Revised: 25 June 2021• injection site redness
• nausea
• feeling unwell
• swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy)
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• arm pain
These may not be all the possible side effects of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19
Vaccine. Serious and unexpected side effects may occur. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19
Vaccine is still being studied in clinical trials.
4 Revised: 25 June 2021WHAT SHOULD I DO ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS?
If you experience a severe allergic reaction, call 9-1-1, or go to the nearest hospital.
Call the vaccination provider or your healthcare provider if you have any side effects
that bother you or do not go away.
Report vaccine side effects to FDA/CDC Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
(VAERS). The VAERS toll-free number is 1-800-822-7967 or report online to
https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html. Please include “Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19
Vaccine EUA” in the first line of box #18 of the report form.
In addition, you can report side effects to Pfizer Inc. at the contact information provided
below.
Website Fax number Telephone number
www.pfizersafetyreporting.com 1-866-635-8337 1-800-438-1985
You may also be given an option to enroll in v-safe. V-safe is a new voluntary
smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to check in with
people who have been vaccinated to identify potential side effects after COVID-19
vaccination. V-safe asks questions that help CDC monitor the safety of COVID-19
vaccines. V-safe also provides second-dose reminders if needed and live telephone
follow-up by CDC if participants report a significant health impact following COVID-19
vaccination. For more information on how to sign up, visit: www.cdc.gov/vsafe.
WHAT IF I DECIDE NOT TO GET THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
It is your choice to receive or not receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
Should you decide not to receive it, it will not change your standard medical care.
ARE OTHER CHOICES AVAILABLE FOR PREVENTING COVID-19 BESIDES
PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE?
Currently, there is no approved alternative vaccine available for prevention of COVID-19.
Other vaccines to prevent COVID-19 may be available under Emergency Use
Authorization.
CAN I RECEIVE THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE WITH OTHER
VACCINES?
There is no information on the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine with
other vaccines.
WHAT IF I AM PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss your options with your healthcare
provider.
5 Revised: 25 June 2021WILL THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE GIVE ME COVID-19?
No. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine does not contain SARS-CoV-2 and
cannot give you COVID-19.
KEEP YOUR VACCINATION CARD
When you get your first dose, you will get a vaccination card to show you when to
return for your second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. Remember to bring
your card when you return.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have questions, visit the website or call the telephone number provided below.
To access the most recent Fact Sheets, please scan the QR code provided below.
Global website Telephone number
www.cvdvaccine.com
1-877-829-2619
(1-877-VAX-CO19)
HOW CAN I LEARN MORE?
• Ask the vaccination provider.
• Visit CDC at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
• Visit FDA at https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-
legal-regulatory-and-policy-framework/emergency-use-authorization.
• Contact your local or state public health department.
WHERE WILL MY VACCINATION INFORMATION BE RECORDED?
The vaccination provider may include your vaccination information in your state/local
jurisdiction’s Immunization Information System (IIS) or other designated system. This
will ensure that you receive the same vaccine when you return for the second dose. For
more information about IISs visit: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/iis/about.html.
CAN I BE CHARGED AN ADMINISTRATION FEE FOR RECEIPT OF THE COVID-19
VACCINE?
No. At this time, the provider cannot charge you for a vaccine dose and you cannot be
charged an out-of-pocket vaccine administration fee or any other fee if only receiving a
COVID-19 vaccination. However, vaccination providers may seek appropriate
reimbursement from a program or plan that covers COVID-19 vaccine administration
fees for the vaccine recipient (private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Health
Resources & Services Administration [HRSA] COVID-19 Uninsured Program for non-
insured recipients).
6 Revised: 25 June 2021WHERE CAN I REPORT CASES OF SUSPECTED FRAUD?
Individuals becoming aware of any potential violations of the CDC COVID-19
Vaccination Program requirements are encouraged to report them to the Office of the
Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at
1-800-HHS-TIPS or https://TIPS.HHS.GOV.
WHAT IS THE COUNTERMEASURES INJURY COMPENSATION PROGRAM?
The Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP) is a federal program that
may help pay for costs of medical care and other specific expenses of certain people
who have been seriously injured by certain medicines or vaccines, including this
vaccine. Generally, a claim must be submitted to the CICP within one (1) year from the
date of receiving the vaccine. To learn more about this program, visit
www.hrsa.gov/cicp/ or call 1-855-266-2427.
WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION (EUA)?
The United States FDA has made the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine available
under an emergency access mechanism called an EUA. The EUA is supported by a
Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) declaration that circumstances exist to
justify the emergency use of drugs and biological products during the COVID-19
pandemic.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine has not undergone the same type of review as
an FDA-approved or cleared product. FDA may issue an EUA when certain criteria are
met, which includes that there are no adequate, approved, available alternatives. In
addition, the FDA decision is based on the totality of scientific evidence available
showing that the product may be effective to prevent COVID-19 during the COVID-19
pandemic and that the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known
and potential risks of the product. All of these criteria must be met to allow for the
product to be used in the treatment of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The EUA for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is in effect for the duration of the
COVID-19 EUA declaration justifying emergency use of these products, unless
terminated or revoked (after which the products may no longer be used).
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Get vaccinated.
Get your smartphone.
Get started with v-safe.
What is v-safe?
V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and
web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you
receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Through v-safe, you can quickly
tell CDC if you have any side effects after getting the COVID-19 SM
vaccine. Depending on your answers, someone from CDC may call
to check on you. And v-safe will remind you to get your second
COVID-19 vaccine dose if you need one.
Your participation in CDC’s v-safe makes a difference — it helps
keep COVID-19 vaccines safe.
Use your smartphone
How can I participate? to tell CDC about
any side effects after
Once you get a COVID-19 vaccine, you can enroll in v-safe using
getting the COVID-19
your smartphone. Participation is voluntary and you can opt out at
any time. You will receive text messages from v-safe around 2pm
vaccine. You’ll also get
local time. To opt out, simply text “STOP” when v-safe sends you a reminders if you need a
text message. You can also start v-safe again by texting “START.” second vaccine dose.
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How long do v-safe check-ins last?
During the first week after you get your vaccine, v-safe will send
you a text message each day to ask how you are doing. Then you
will get check-in messages once a week for up to 5 weeks. The
questions v-safe asks should take less than 5 minutes to answer.
If you need a second dose of vaccine, v-safe will provide a new
6-week check-in process so you can share your second-dose
vaccine experience as well. You’ll also receive check-ins 3, 6, and Sign up with your
12 months after your final dose of vaccine. smartphone’s browser at
vsafe.cdc.gov
Is my health information safe? OR
Yes. Your personal information in v-safe is protected so that it stays Aim your smartphone’s
confidential and private.* camera at this code
*To the extent v-safe uses existing information systems managed by CDC, FDA, and other federal
agencies, the systems employ strict security measures appropriate for the data’s level of sensitivity.
These measures comply, where applicable, with the following federal laws, including the Privacy
Act of 1974; standards enacted that are consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA); the Federal Information Security Management Act, and the
Freedom of Information Act.
12/01/20How to register and use v-safe
You will need your smartphone and information about the COVID-19 vaccine you received. This
information can be found on your vaccination record card; if you cannot find your card, please contact
your healthcare provider.
Register
1. Go to the v-safe website using one of the two options below:
Aim your smartphone’s
camera at this code
Use your smartphone’s
browser to go to OR
vsafe.cdc.gov
2. Read the instructions. Click Get Started.
3. Enter your name, mobile number, and other requested information. Click Register.
4. You will receive a text message with a verification code on your smartphone. Enter the code in
v-safe and click Verify.
5. At the top of the screen, click Enter your COVID-19 vaccine information.
6. Select which COVID-19 vaccine you received (found on your vaccination record card; if you
cannot find your card, please contact your healthcare provider). Then enter the date you were
vaccinated. Click Next.
7. Review your vaccine information. If correct, click Submit. If not, click Go Back.
8. Congrats! You’re all set! If you complete your registration before 2pm local time, v-safe will start
your initial health check-in around 2pm that day. If you register after 2pm, v-safe will start your initial
health check-in immediately after you register — just follow the instructions.
You will receive a reminder text message from v-safe when it’s time for the next check-in — around
2pm local time. Just click the link in the text message to start the check-in.
Complete a v-safe health check-in
1. When you receive a v-safe check-in text message on your smartphone, click the link when ready.
2. Follow the instructions to complete the check-in.
Troubleshooting Need help with v-safe?
Call 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)
How can I come back and finish a check-in
TTY 888-232-6348
later if I’m interrupted?
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Click the link in the text message reminder to restart
Visit www.cdc.gov/vsafe
and complete your check-in.
How do I update my vaccine information after U.S. Department of
my second COVID-19 vaccine dose? Health and Human Service
Centers for Disease
V-safe will automatically ask you to update your Control and Prevention
second dose information. Just follow the instructions.You can also read
