Public Health
“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
St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris “Al” Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
The NHTSA Office of EMS Offers Just in Time Training Resources for EMS providers playing key roles in community COVID-19 vaccination efforts
The one-shot vaccine may help speed distribution efforts if it is approved by federal regulators
Westwood Fire Chief John Deckers said his department has invested time and resources into preparing to give the vaccine and urged the governor to reverse the decision
The union representing Doña Ana County firefighters questioned why paid county first responders are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while volunteers are not required
Decatur officials said approximately 40-45% of the city’s first responders and public works employees have been vaccinated so far
The pilot program launched Tuesday after being delayed for more than a year
Orange County Emergency Services Medical Director Joseph Grover submitted a plan last year to temporarily permit EMTs to vaccinate patients
As agencies are tasked with moving, packing and unpacking the vaccines, providers must be mindful of carbon dioxide dangers
Our co-hosts welcome Sean Simmonds, EMS preparedness and safety coordinator for Montgomery County (Texas) Hospital District, to discuss all things COVID-19
The forum aims to facilitate information exchange on strategies to build public confidence, optimize equitable access and use data to drive distribution
The list of resources includes training videos, a skills checklist and information about the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts joined with teachers’ unions in promoting a program that would deploy first responders to schools
The CDC released new guidance Wednesday stating that wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask is one way to achieve a higher degree of protection
State health officials said the program, which began in April, has shown benefits in aiding COVID-19 screening and improving patients’ cardiovascular health
A frontline ED and EMS physician recounts his experience with COVID-19
The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
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
