Dear Haranders:
Great news is coming soon! The FDA and CDC are expected to grant Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer COVID vaccine to be administered to ages 12 and up starting sometime next week! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND to get your camper vaccinated as soon as possible to help protect them and the entire camp community from COVID-19. Campers traveling from outside the area, and those with health conditions, should get vaccinated asap!
The more Haranders that are vaccinated against COVID-19, the safer camp will be for everyone! Plus, we may then be able to relax a few of our COVID protocols - specifically regarding outside mask-wearing and distancing. PLEASE GET YOUR VACCINE ASAP!
The following are the timelines you should consider when scheduling vaccine appointments:
One Week / First Session / 6 Weekers Campers (First Day: June 20)
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FULL VACCINATION TIMELINE: Get your FIRST SHOT by MAY 15 and SECOND SHOT by JUNE 6 to be FULLY VACCINATED by your first day of camp (Sunday, June 20).
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HIGH PROTECTION TIMELINE: Get your FIRST SHOT by MAY 27 and SECOND SHOT by JUNE 17 to have a HIGH LEVEL OF PROTECTION by your first day of camp (Sunday, June 20) and avoid experiencing any second dose reactions at camp.
Second Session Campers (First Day: July 12)
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FULL VACCINATION TIMELINE: Get your FIRST SHOT by JUNE 7 and SECOND SHOT by JUNE 28 to be FULLY VACCINATED by your first day of camp (Monday, July 12).
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HIGH PROTECTION TIMELINE: Get your FIRST SHOT by JUNE 18 and SECOND SHOT by JULY 9 to have a HIGH LEVEL OF PROTECTION by your first day of camp (Monday, July 12) and avoid experiencing any second dose reactions at camp.
Other Important Notes:
- Special permission may be granted for campers to leave campus for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. These must be approved in advance by Co-Director/Nurse Janice Gaffin.
- Campers may be asked to remain home for 48 hours following their second shot so you can monitor side effects.
- Vaccine appointments will not be allowed during the third week of each camp session (July 4-10 and July 25-31) to avoid missing the filming of final performances.
- One Weekers should not schedule vaccine appointments during the first week (June 20-26).
- If you have any questions please call Janice at 847-867-1356.
- The CDC recommends not to get any other vaccine for two weeks before or after a COVID-19 vaccine; so please be mindful when scheduling your other vaccinations (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, etc.). Consult with your health care provider if you have questions about other vaccinations and the COVID vaccine.
Please keep us posted with your vaccination plans and send us proof of vaccination when you can. If you want to cover numbers or identification information on the card before sending us an image that's totally fine. You will also be asked to show us the vaccine card in person when you arrive.
Thank you for sharing your children with us!
All our love,
Your Harand Camp Family
