Vaccine
From Operation Warp Speed to debate over vaccine rollout, efficacy and immunity impacts
Just two days after its discovery on Nov. 24, the WHO classified the Omicron variant as one of concern
The ripple effects of OSHA’s vaccinate or be tested requirement and CMS’ healthcare vaccination rule
A report from England’s public health agency suggested the mu variant might be as resistant to vaccines as the worrisome beta variant
I can’t presume to know what’s in the heart of this vaccine resister, but each preventable firefighter, paramedic and cop COVID-19 death is heartbreaking to me
“A vaccination ensures that our personnel ‘do no harm’ to those who call upon us,” reads the association’s position statement
Dozens of EMS workers spoke in opposition to mandatory vaccinations during a public meeting on Monday, saying they or their colleagues may quit
The U.S. is the first country to fully approve the shot, in a move that may pave the way for additional mandates
The vaccine requirement applies to salaried and volunteer responders in Skagit County fire districts
There is increased worry among behavioral health agencies and paramedics that the vaccine mandate will add to long-standing staffing shortage
In Santa Ana, City Manager Kristine Ridge announced this week plans to mandate vaccines against COVID-19, except for city employees who request to be exempted for health or religious reasons
Many EMS departments in the state are already short staffed, and officials say the vaccine mandate will exacerbate the situation
First responders will begin receiving their vaccination booster shots, followed by the elderly and those considered high risk
On Friday, attorneys who said they represent more than 1,200 first responders filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court, asking that the city’s mandate be voided
The state DHHS and CDC issued an emergency rule requiring vaccination by October 1
Medics are preparing to treat some patients at home rather than transport them to hospitals
Richard Zuschlag, Acadian Ambulance Chairman and CEO, issues urgent plea for help in “a positive way” to increase vaccination of employees and their friends and family
Researchers are gathering data to understand the factors that influence EMS providers’ decision to receive a COVID-19 vaccine
The Charlotte, N.C. agency is implementing a deadline for all employees to get the vaccine or submit religious or medical exemptions
A day after recording the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida broke a previous record for current hospitalizations set more than a year ago
When asked about union pushback on the decision, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city has a right to require that its workforce gets vaccinated or tested
As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in the community, MedStar works to get vaccinations to people where they live using a mobile vaccination unit
What first responders need to know about the likelihood of side effects from the vaccine vs. the virus, plus new infection rates
Albuquerque’s Med 30 uses ‘vaccination vehicle’ to reach elderly residents
Employment lawyer Scott Moore Esq., addresses frequently asked questions
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
“Every arm counts:” 4 ways to encourage more people in your community to get vaccinated
City first responders have been eligible to get the vaccine since January
A study found that kids between 12 and 15 developed higher levels of antibodies than young adults in earlier studies
Opponents of the proposal said it would prevent healthcare agencies from keeping track of which staff members are vaccinated
These heartwarming reunions with survivors and family members show a ray of hope amidst difficult times
An Illinois service partnered with the health department to vaccinate vulnerable populations in homeless shelters, nursing homes, jails and congregate living facilities
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