This week’s Dos & Don’ts provides an overview of the J&J vaccine and the latest guidance on fitness centers, along with some other reminders.

J&J Vaccine Approved!

The FDA has determined the J&J vaccine is safe and effective and has approved it for emergency use (it underwent similar rigorous testing and review as the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines). Do know that the FDA has determined that its efficacy rates are well within the range for it to be another important tool in our efforts to end the pandemic. The J&J vaccine is 85 percent effective in preventing severe COVID-19 and 100 percent effective against COVID-19 hospitalization and death.

The J&J COVID-19 Vaccine is just one shot and, similar to the other approved vaccines had some commonly reported side effects, including pain at the injection site, headache, fatigue, muscle aches and nausea. Most of these side effects were mild to moderate in severity and lasted 1-2 days.

Don’t hesitate – we encourage employees to get whichever vaccine is available to them first. When Exelon has the opportunity with local jurisdictions to offer employees vaccines, we will be offering the vaccine that is available at that time – Pfizer, Moderna or J&J.

Gyms Remain Closed due to Coronavirus

The Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) recently traced a COVID-19 outbreak back to a fitness center in Chicago after 68 percent of a class (55out of 81 attendees) contracted the virus. Do take note of this research and ensure you are exercising safely. One key finding of the report is that gym members who were infected were more likely to only wear masks infrequently during classes.

Exelon does not plan to reopen its fitness centers at this time, given that case counts in the U.S. remain high. If you exercise in a gym outside your home, please practice social distancing and don’t neglect to wear your mask at all times.

Exelon Connect – Coming Soon!

Don’t worry – the separation announcement will not affect our upcoming launch of Exelon Connect, the new, personalized intranet experience you’ve been waiting for! We’ll be rolling out the new intranet to each operating company and BSC department over the next several weeks. With the reimagined intranet, you’ll be able to sign-in to the network on your mobile device, making company information safe, secure and accessible. Learn more by watching this video.

ConsumerMedical – Your Medical Ally!

If you’re enrolled in an Exelon medical plan, do look out for a home mailer from ConsumerMedical, Exelon’s new partner for expert medical services. In fact, they may even call you to introduce themselves!

As part of this new, expanded benefit, ConsumerMedical’s expert team of doctors, nurses and researchers can help you:

• Understand any medical condition and all available treatment options
• Find the best doctors and hospitals in your area and insurance network
• Get a second opinion from top specialists either in person or virtually
• Ask your doctor the right questions
• Receive specialized cancer support

You may also qualify for a $400 prepaid card just for learning more about your treatment options if your doctor has recommended one of these elective procedures: lower back surgery, hip replacement, knee replacement, hysterectomy or weight loss surgery.

Do contact ConsumerMedical (also known as “Your Medical Ally”) at 1-888-361-3944 or visit myconsumermedical.com (enter company code Exelon) to get a second opinion today.

Reminder: Check Out the Separation Intranet Site

Don’t forget – there’s a lot of information about our company’s separation in the Our Future in Focus intranet site, including the answers we currently have to your commonly asked questions.