History shows that prisons, jails, and detention centers are not designed to be sites of health care and well-being. They are sites of punishment with a track record of unethical, inhumane, and degrading treatment of individuals. These problems make even more important the need to 1) understand what COVID-19 is and 2) choose options that both safeguard constitutional rights and protect the health of your loved ones.
Key Points
This document addresses the following concerns:
- Why is COVID-19 a special threat to people in jails and prisons?
- What is the COVID-19 vaccine?
- How does the vaccine work?
- What are the limitations of the vaccine?