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Hello.

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My name is Dr. Mitch Rosner and I’m the
Chair of Medicine here at UVA.

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We have reached a tremendous milestone in
our community’s fight against COVID-19.

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Vaccines are now widely available and every
member of our community is now eligible for

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a vaccine, and shots are being administered
throughout the week.

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These vaccines have been rigorously tested
in clinical trials, and these trials and our

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real-world experience has proven that these 
vaccines are safe 

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and highly effective at preventing
COVID infections.

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This is great news, and as more people are
fully vaccinated, 

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the prevalence of the virus in 
 our area will continue to decline.

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This will be key in getting back to normal.

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That’s why it’s critically important for
all of you to make—

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and keep—an appointment to be vaccinated.

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If you haven’t yet had one, please do so
as soon as possible 

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in order to protect yourself and 
the people around you.

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If you have questions, please contact the
COVID Vaccine Call Center at 434-297-4829.

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We strongly urge all students to make an appointment
and get their first doses as soon as possible,

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and to make sure to follow up and get their
second dose in the recommended time frame

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in order to maximize the protection 
they get from the vaccine.

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If it is possible for you to remain in Charlottesville
or return for your second dose, please do so.

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Please remember that we have not yet hit a
critical point where masks, physical distancing,

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and gathering limits are no longer necessary
in order to avoid a surge in cases.

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Several spikes around the country and the world, remind us that this virus is still a serious threat.

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The sooner everyone gets vaccinated, 
the sooner we can begin to lift 

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these COVID-related restrictions—
and get back to normal.

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Thank you.