Category: Covid-19 Vaccine

Over 82,000 vaccinations and 396,000 COVID-19 tests have been administered to date. LSU Health Shreveport continues to offer both COVID-19vaccinations AND testingto the public each Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6PM at the LSUHS North Campus site (Old Chevyland) located at 2627 Linwood Avenue. Registration is not needed for COVID testing. A CEVT Strike Team member will call with results within 72 hours. A printout of results may be picked up or mailed to the provided address upon request. Expedited COVID-19 testing is available at the LSUHS North Campus, Monday through Wednesday from10AM to 12PM.

Any individuals ages 12 and up are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Those wanting to vaccinate children ages 12 to 15MUSTpre-register atwww.lsuhs.edu. Minors under age 18 will need to have a parent present or provide a signed parental consent form to be vaccinated.Youth ages 12 to 17 may ONLY receive the Pfizer vaccine,but those 18 years and up may receive the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine.Local pediatric clinic coordinators may contact Dr. John Vanchiere if interested in partnering with LSU Health Shreveport to provide the Pfizer vaccine to their patients.No appointments are needed for first or second doses of the vaccine.

If you would like to get a booster shot from LSU Health Shreveport and received your previous dose or doses from a different location, please pre-register atwww.lsuhs.edu/covid19/vaccine. Currently, CDC is recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised people receive an additional dose. This includes people who have:

People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them. Prescription or notation from a physician or other prescriber is not necessary at this time.Patients with one of the above conditions who wish to receive an additional dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine may self-attest to their condition by completing and signing this form:https://ldh.la.gov/assets/oph/Center-CP/HANs/HANS21-58Attachment-3rdDoseAttestationForm.pdf.

CDC doesnotrecommend additional doses or booster shots for any other population at this time.

Individuals should provide ID and insurance information when they arrive at any LSUHS vaccination site. Those that are without insurance are still eligible to receive the vaccine. For a full schedule and to preregister, go to the LSU Health Shreveport website atwww.lsuhs.edu.

LSUHS COVID TESTING SITES

LSU Health Shreveport North Campus2627 Linwood Avenue, Shreveport(Former Chevyland dealership)

Monday Friday from 10 AM 6 PMTests taken before 12 noon receive results within 48 hours via telephone.

MONDAY FRIDAYLSU Health Shreveport North Campus2627 Linwood Avenue, Shreveport(Former Chevyland dealership)

Dates recur each week, Monday Friday, from 10 AM 6 PM1stand 2nddose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine and Johnson & Johnson

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City

10:30 AM 2:30 PM;Pfizer vaccine

Desoto School Board Media Center 523 Oxford Rd., Mansfield

4 PM 6 PM;Pfizer vaccine

Salem Baptist Church 5187 Hwy 3276, Stonewall

4 PM 6 PM;Pfizer vaccine

Margaritaville Resort & Casino 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City

10 AM 12 PM;Pfizer vaccine

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26Boomtown Resort & Casino 300 Riverside Dr., Bossier City

1 PM 2 PM;Pfizer vaccine

Harrahs Louisiana Downs 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City

5 PM 8 PM;Pfizer vaccine

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27LSUS 1 University Place, Shreveport

Korner Lounge 800 Louisiana Avenue, Shreveport

Airline High School 2801 Airline Dr., Bossier City

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28Airline High School 2801 Airline Dr., Bossier City

Ben Johnson Educational Center 400 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Natchitoches

AB Palmer Recreational Center 547 79th St.,Shreveport

David Raines Community Center 2920 Round Grove Lane, Shreveport

Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church 410 North Circle, Bossier City

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29Sacred Heart Catholic Church 4736 Lyba St., Shreveport

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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said on Sunday that he has gotten his booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.

During an appearance on CBSs Face The Nation, Hogan told guest host Major Garrett that as a cancer survivor, he fell into the category of people with compromised immune systems.

Matter of fact, I did just this week, you know, strong advice of our - of our team of epidemiologists and my own oncologist. You know, the federal government said that people have immune- that are immune compromised, should get it, Hogan told Garrett. I had a cancer of the immune system, so I got it on Monday. I'm feeling great."

Maryland @GovLarryHogan, a cancer survivor, says he received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot this week, heeding advice from epidemiologists and his oncologist: I got it on Monday and I feel great. pic.twitter.com/Whr4Dk6OX2

Hogan encouraged all Marylanders to get their booster shots when they become available.

The Biden administration last week said it would recommend booster shoots for most Americans about 8 months after they've been considered fully vaccinated, expanding the pool of people eligible for such shots beyond those with compromised immune systems.

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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) Richmond Christian School in Chesterfield has issued a statement on behalf of the school board in response to the string of recent arrests of two former teachers, as well as two of the school's leaders.

The school addressed the situation with each person, first saying that former volleyball coach Elisabeth "Rose" Bredemeier, who was arrested on Aug. 15, is no longer employed at the school, and that her alleged conduct "took place off campus and off-duty."

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Starting Tuesday, people who attend an event or performance at The Old Globe will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. Beginning Tuesday, people who attend an event or performance at The Old Globe will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

The health and safety of audiences, artists, staff, and the entire community are the highest priority for The Old Globe, especially as circumstances surrounding COVID-19 continue to evolve,'' Globe officials said. Through close consultation with medical and public health officials, we are announcing a new set of policies for attending a play or event at The Old Globe.''

Fully vaccinated is defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control as being at least 14 days after the receipt of the second dose of a two- dose vaccine -- either the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna vaccine -- or one dose of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

To gain admittance to the Globe theatres, attendees must present a photo ID and proof of vaccination status. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the COVID-19 vaccination record card issued at the time of inoculation, a photograph of the patron's vaccination record card, or a digital vaccination record.

California residents may request a digital vaccination record at https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/.

Patrons who do not receive COVID-19 vaccinations because of a medical reason or religious beliefs can attend a production at The Old Globe but must present the negative results of a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of entering the facility.

Patrons under the age of 12, whose age does not yet permit vaccination, can attend a production but will be required to wear a mask or present the negative results of a COVID-19 PCR test.

Documents will be checked by Globe staff members before patrons will be admitted. Staff will deny admission to anyone who does not provide the necessary documentation or follow any COVID-related policy.

When the Old Globe's indoor theaters reopen in September, patrons attending performances in those theaters -- the Old Globe Theatre and Sheryl and Harvey White Theatres -- must wear masks throughout the performance as an additional safety measure,'' officials said.

It is recommended, but not required, that patrons wear masks while attending the production of ``Hair'' in the Globe's outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre and all events scheduled in the Globe's Copley Plaza.

Hair, the rock musical, continues its run at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and ends Aug. 31.

The Gardens of Anuncia, a Globe-commissioned world premiere musical, begins Sept. 10 and plays through Oct. 17.

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It could be weeks or months until there's enough data to know if a booster shot will be needed for the J&J COVID-19 vaccine.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending a third shot for those who got the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines eight months after the second dose.

People who got the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine may be wondering will they need a booster as well? The answer on that isn't expected for a while.

Jacksonville-area infectious disease specialist Dr. Mohammed Reza said at this point, there's just not enough data to determine if those who got the J&J shot will need a booster.

She got the booster shot due to being high risk and needing that little oomph," Ava Allen said.

The CDC said this month people with compromised immune systems, such as Ava Allen's mom, should be the first to get a COVID-19 booster vaccine.

She was super high risk and had breast cancer throughout COVID," Allen said. "It was actually a really good time to get breast cancer because doctors were so intact with her.

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was approved in March of this year, whereas the mRNA vaccine was approved a lot earlier at the end of last year," Dr. Mohammed Reza said.

That's why Reza said it could be weeks or months until there's enough data to know if a booster shot will be needed for the J&J COVID-19 vaccine.

I understand the anxiety people who have received that vaccine are feeling because of this delta variant," Reza said.

A large study of South African healthcare workers shows the J&J vaccine was 71% protective against hospitalizations and 91 to 96% effective against death. Also, most breakthrough cases were mild.

I dont want to provide false reassurance and hope until we have the data, but I know masks work. Being vaccinated, wearing that mask, that extra layer of protection, will provide people protection," Reza said.

I do think its good for people who are super high risk," Allen said. "I do suggest that for them.

In addition to wearing a mask, Dr. Reza encourages people to get together in outdoor spaces as the more contagious delta variant surges on the First Coast.

Reza said all three vaccines are still doing their job of reducing severe disease, hospitalizations, and death from the coronavirus. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said boosters "will likely be needed" for the J&J vaccine.

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The Homeland Security Department is instructing its screeners to keep special watch for counterfeit COVID-19 vaccination cards after a recent influx at U.S. ports.

Customs and Border Protection officers have seized 7,000 fake cards imitating those produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an agency official said, including 3,000 this week in Anchorage, Alaska. CBPs Office of Intelligence has monitored the development and sent instructions to the field to keep an eye out for the counterfeits, where officers rely on manual searches and technology such as x-rays to identify suspicious materials.

We were on the lookout because we knew it was just a matter of time, said Jaime Ruiz, a CBP spokesman. He explained the agencys officers have intercepted improper personal protective equipment and fake vaccines for months, meaning officers were already on high alert.

The counterfeit vaccine cards have come from China through private shippers, such as FedEx, DHL and UPS. Those shipments would likely take two-to-three weeks to arrive if sent through the U.S. Postal Service, Ruiz said, and the current trend tracks with recent history when shippers of hot products instead opt for express options. All private sector international packages go through a screening as they are processed through customs.

In addition to Anchorage, CBP screeners have seen a spike of fake cards in Memphis. All packages go through an x-ray and officers pull those that look suspicious or anomalous. Shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks, Congress required all packages sent through private shippers to include advanced electronic data that provides information on their contents. If an international item is labeled as containing shoes but an x-ray does not display shoes, Ruiz said as an example, it would trigger an action by CBP.

In the case of the counterfeit vaccine cards, screeners noted a series of small envelopes all from the same sender going out to a wide number of locations across the country. Each envelope contained between 30 and a few hundred of the cards. Typically, seized items would include synthetic drugs, counterfeit goods and other illicit materials, but screeners have noted a shift since the outset of the pandemic.

Getting these fraudulent cards off the streets and out of the hands of those who would then sell them is important for the safety of the American public, said Lance Robinson, director of the Area Port of Anchorage.Looking out for the welfare of our fellow Alaskans is one of the many and varied responsibilities CBP is proud to take on.

CBP, through its intelligence office, coordinates the sharing of information obtained on the ground from across the country. That effort is heightened when there is new demand for a product, as created by the recent uptick in vaccine mandates to go to restaurants, attend concerts or continue working.

Were always looking for new trends, Ruiz said.

Ruiz noted the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations will now take charge inmovingforward with the cases, including potential prosecutions. The FBI reminded the public this week not to use fake vaccine cards, saying in a statement it both endangers the public and is a federal crime.

We dont have a whole lot of information, we just want to raise the alarm, Ruiz said. Someone, somewhere is trying to make a profit.

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OSWEGO COUNTY - The Oswego County Health Department will hold its next COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday, Aug. 25 at the Nick Sterio Public Health Clinic, 70 Bunner St., Oswego. From 1 to 5:30 p.m., health staff will administer the Pfizer vaccine to those aged 12 and above. The Pfizer vaccine is a two-dose series, so those who come in for their first dose will be offered an appointment to come back for their second dose on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Our COVID-19 vaccine clinics are open to anyone who is eligible for the vaccine, regardless of where they are in the series, said Oswego County Medical Director Dr. Christina Liepke. Patients can come in for their first, second or third dose.

She continued, Patients need to talk with their health care providers before they come to the clinic to find if they should receive a third dose because only certain people with underlying conditions need it. We encourage patients to bring a note from their provider stating that they are eligible for the third dose.

A third dose is different from a booster, she explained. Immuno-compromised patients who need a third dose should get it 28 days (or later) after their second dose. In contrast, a booster is given to all patients several months after they complete their vaccine series. The CDC and FDA are considering the possibility of recommending a booster for patients who have had the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine eight months after they received their second dose. Once the New York State Department of Health approves this, we will be offering booster vaccines as well.

Walk-ins are welcomed at the vaccination clinic, although appointments and online pre-registration are still appreciated to help reduce wait times and maintain efficient clinic operations. Go to https://health.oswegocounty.com/ and click on the link for Local Information About the COVID-19 Vaccination.

Attendees should bring identification to confirm their age and identity. Those with health insurance should bring their insurance cards. However, health insurance is not required and there is no out-of-pocket expense to get the vaccine. Those without health insurance can still get vaccinated at no cost.

To prepare for their appointment, people are advised to be well-hydrated before they come in and to continue to hydrate afterward. They should also eat beforehand and dress in comfortable layers of clothing that can be removed if they get over-heated.

For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, click on the Fact Sheet link for each one at https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/.

Oswego County and Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. are partnering to offer free transportation to residents to go to COVID-19 test and vaccination sites. The service is available Monday through Saturday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Call 315-598-1514 to schedule a ride in advance.

For more information, go to the Oswego County Health Departments COVID-19 page at health.oswegocounty.com/covid-19 or call its COVID-19 Hotline at 315-349-3330. Phone lines are open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For information about emotional supports, visit the Oswego County Department of Social Services Division of Mental Hygiene at http://www.oswegocounty.com/mentalhygiene.

Under New York State Public Health Law, the Oswego County Health Department is the local public health authority regarding the COVID-19 pandemic response within the County of Oswego. The Oswego County Health Department works closely with New York State Department of Health regarding COVID-19 monitoring, response and reporting.

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) COVID-19 shots are now required in order to attend college on campuses in Nevada.

The Nevada Board of Health unanimously approved the vaccine mandate for students on Friday. Board members say if you are registering for the spring semester, you'll have to show proof of vaccination.

This applies to all colleges and universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education.

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The mandate has been in question for many months but after further evaluation and help from medical leaders, the requirement was approved.

Brian Labus, a University of Nevada, Las Vegas epidemiologist, says the decision is the best solution to keep everyone safe.

We have tried the mask and social distancing and that only gets us part of the way. Vaccination is the best way to reduce your risk of disease transmission, said Labus.

The vaccine mandate will go into effect on Nov. 1. Labus says it should not be a surprise for students.

We do this for other vaccines, this is not the first vaccine that we are requiring students to have," he said. "We do it for measles and a host of other things so we will be requiring them the same way we have other vaccines."

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Some students at UNLV were shocked to find out the mandate was approved. For Jennifer Buys, it raises concerns about her health. She says the decision should be up to her.

It makes me skeptical, especially after taking a look at all the things that pop up all over the internet and the fact that it is not FDA approved, Buys said.

Other students have been looking forward to being inside the classroom and having in-person interactions with their professors. Tiana Joy Pastor says this has been long overdue and that distance learning has hindered her education.

The goal is just to get everyone in a safe environment so that we can learn more effectively, said Pastor.

Destiny White, another student at the university, says COVID requirements should be no different than the vaccine requirements already in place since elementary school. She says the new policy adds another layer of protection for students that want to return.

I want to go back in the classroom and meet new people again, we have all been hidden at home for a while and Im kind of sick of that, White explained.

To help with this new mandate, the Nevada System of Higher Education will be working with medical leaders to regularly host free COVID-19 vaccination clinics on campus throughout the fall semester.

Students have been moving into residency halls this week. Classes for the 2021 fall semester are scheduled to start next week.

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Last week, Montgomery County Public Schools announced that all employees must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing.

As a parent of two MCPS students ineligible for COVID-19 vaccines, this news brought relief. Its particularly important for those under age 12; children are best protected when adults around them are fully vaccinated.

Across the country, we are seeing the health consequences of schools unable or unwilling to put vaccine and/or mask protections in place. I applaud MCPS for putting public health over politics.

But this announcement must be a first step, not a final one.

On July 1, the 14-day average new coronavirus case rate in Montgomery County per 100,000 residents stood at 0.7. Today, it is around 11, putting us in the high risk category for COVID-19 transmission, on pace to soon cross the very high risk threshold.

As of this summer, thousands of MCPS staffers were unvaccinated. With Aug. 30 almost here, we will start the school year with unvaccinated adults in classrooms.

Given the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations among children, we must do more to protect them and help schools stay open for in-person learning.

At its Aug. 24 meeting, the MCPS Board of Education should announce the following additional steps:

Mandate that all MCPS teachers and staff be vaccinated by Oct. 15.

Other school districts, including Chicago and Los Angeles, have such rules in place.

With full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Pfizers COVID-19 vaccine expected as soon as early next week, it is essential that every MCPS teacher and staffer be fully vaccinated soon thereafter.

MCPS should ensure that all employees have easy access to the vaccine and receive paid time off to get vaccinated and recover from any side effects.

Require all adult volunteers to be fully vaccinated before entering school buildings and classrooms.

MCPSs current vaccinated or get tested edict applies only to employees, not volunteers. This oversight should be swiftly corrected.

Regular adult volunteers are already required to undergo criminal background checks and complete mandatory trainings related to child abuse and neglect as a condition for participation. Such provisions are designed with childrens health and safety in mind. Ensuring volunteers are fully vaccinated fits that same principle.

Urge the Maryland state health department to add COVID-19 to the list of required immunizations for students.

All Maryland public school students are already required to receive vaccines for several conditions, including Measles/Mumps/Rubella, varicella (chickenpox) and Hepatitis B.

The state health department should add COVID-19 vaccines to the list for all students age 12 and older as soon as practicable upon full approval from the FDA, and for younger students upon full approval for those age groups.

School safety in the era of COVID-19 requires a layered approach. MCPSs decision to require universal masking regardless of age or vaccination status should remain in place for the entire school year.

MCPS should also heed the call of thousands of parents, students, employees, and community members who have urged the district to prioritize and facilitate outdoor eating in all schools, so students are protected when they must remove their masks.

But ensuring that as many teachers, staff, and students are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is the most important thing we can do to save lives and keep our schools open.

There is still time before the start of the school year to put the strongest possible plan in place to keep our children, teachers and staff safe. MCPS should use that time wisely and take these additional steps on vaccination without delay.

Adam Zimmerman, a public interest communications consultant, lives in Rockville.

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