WVU researchers help develop first-of-its-kind vaccination due date calculator
As science advances alongside the constantly changing virus that causes COVID-19 , tools and guidelines also change , and people in West Virginia and across the nation have been challenged to stay up to date as vaccination guidance has evolved — a task sometimes easier said than done .
To help alleviate uncertainty related to the COVID-19 vaccination schedule , a team of researchers at West Virginia University ( WVU ) developed a new online application . The tool simplifies the process of figuring out when someone needs a COVID-19 shot to keep up with protection against the virus .
Unveiled by Governor Jim Justice on behalf of his Joint Interagency Task Force on COVID-19 along with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources ( DHHR ), the West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccination Due Date Calculator is a free , online tool designed to help users keep track of the specific date they become due for a COVID-19 shot , whether it ’ s their first or a booster .
Individuals can access the calculator by scrolling down at vaccinate . wv . gov . West Virginians can also contact the West Virginia COVID-19 Hotline by calling 1-800-887-4304 for help using the calculator by phone .
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