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“Every arm counts:” 4 ways to encourage more people in your community to get vaccinated
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An Illinois service partnered with the health department to vaccinate vulnerable populations in homeless shelters, nursing homes, jails and congregate living facilities
As additional COVID-19 variants reach the U.S., some medical officials are now suggesting that the public double up on face masks
Kate Bergen taught herself to paint nearly 20 years ago, but it was the pandemic that turned her into an artist
Fourteen teenage volunteers who work side-by-side with adult members of the Marin County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Unit were made eligible for the shots
Birmingham Fire Chief Paul Wells said in a letter to state officials that his department’s medics could bring the shots to senior living locations like they did with COVID-19 tests
The vaccine inched closer to clearance by U.S. regulators after a study showed 90% of trial participants who received the shot formed neutralizing antibodies within 29 days
Understanding the legal exemptions to vaccine mandates, and 4 next steps for public safety organizations
First responders can begin receiving their shots at the stadium on Monday; Gov. Charlie Baker hopes to build up distribution to 5,000 shots per day
The mobile vaccination teams will work to vaccinate older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers at about 100 adult family homes in the city
Releasing more doses of the vaccine will expand the pool of recipients and increase the number of places where the shots can be distributed
EMS providers in the state are struggling with diversions, staffing shortages and fears about needing to ration care as COVID-19 cases overwhelm the healthcare system
President-elect Joe Biden said he will release most available doses, in contrast to the current approach of conserving supply to guarantee availability of second shots
The incoming AAA president advises leaders on how to leverage resources, reports on discussion with Biden/Harris transition team
Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect yourself, serve others and give back to your community
Only about 40% of public and private EMS providers in Summit County received the first dose of the vaccine
The Moderna vaccine becomes useless after more than 12 hours at room temperature, and the broken freezer was left undiscovered for nearly 10 hours
Los Angeles Fire Department personnel who receive the vaccine will be entered into a raffle to win items such as gift cards, electronics and bicycles
“Massachusetts still has not provided any dates, times, or vaccination locations,” the union tweeted Tuesday
Virtually all hospitals in L.A. County are being forced to divert ambulances with certain types of patients elsewhere during most hours
In a letter to the National Governors Association, the American Paramedic Association presents data about EMS providers’ exposure to the virus and asked for equal priority in Phase 1
As EMS providers and medical directors across the country received some of the first doses of the vaccine, many shared their reasons for getting vaccinated
The Orange County Health Care Agency issued the order after 20 out of the county’s 25 ERs stopped taking new patients
Seattle Paramedic Alan Goto, a 22-year department veteran, received the vaccine alongside other healthcare workers at UW Medical Center on Tuesday
The IAFC noted that states’ priority levels are still subject to change and urged fire and EMS leaders to contact their governors to ensure priority access for their members
An advisory panel is expected to vote to recommend the second vaccine on Thursday
According to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office, EMS providers come after nursing home residents and staff, and high-risk healthcare workers, in line for the COVID-19 vaccine
The toolkit includes educational materials, checklists, posters, sample social media posts and stickers for organizations to build confidence in the vaccine among staff and the public
Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue Battalion Chief of EMS Tom Bouthillet broke down what first responders should know before making their own decision on vaccination
NAEMT President Matt Zavadsky emphasized the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and says he plans to get one himself “as soon as practically possible”
D.C. Mayor Murial Bowser announced that vaccinations are expected to begin in the capital on Wednesday
Deliveries of the Pfizer vaccine are scheduled throughout Monday and Tuesday to healthcare facilities and nursing homes across the country
