Vaccine
The state DHHS and CDC issued an emergency rule requiring vaccination by October 1
What first responders need to know about the likelihood of side effects from the vaccine vs. the virus, plus new infection rates
Employment lawyer Scott Moore Esq., addresses frequently asked questions
Polk County Fire Rescue Capt. Tony Damiano is accused of ordering Paramedic Joshua Colon, who was also arrested, to steal the vaccine doses meant for first responders
Fire officials expressed concerns that firefighters and EMS providers will need to restart their vaccine process due to a shortage of doses
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said authorities are also planning to arrest the accused Polk County Fire Rescue captain when he returns from an out-of-state work assignment
Learn about the differences between each strain, how transmissible they are, and what they mean for local communities
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
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the current status of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the importance of remaining professional regardless of your political affiliation or opinion
Kelsey Quinones, a member of the Cranford First Aid Squad, has struggled to find an available Pfizer vaccine, the only vaccine considered safe for those under 18
Suffield EMT John Ryan shared the story of his illness and recovery at a virtual news conference after receiving his vaccine
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
Polk County public transit officials said paratransit drivers have more frequent exposure to nursing home residents than EMS providers
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
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
Sanford Health Paramedic and EMS Supervisor Robbie Vargas-Cortes surprised Nurse Eric Vanderlee with a ring as Vanderlee was about to give him the vaccine
Team Rubicon has participated in testing and vaccination efforts, and providing some relief to overwhelmed hospital staff
While starting an IV or giving someone an IM injection doesn’t hurt you – the provider – a bit, that doesn’t mean it’s the most pleasant experience for the recipient
Following concerns about a lack of planning to distribute vaccines, the Mass. city plans to lead a regional effort to vaccinate police, fire and EMS personnel
“Massachusetts still has not provided any dates, times, or vaccination locations,” the union tweeted Tuesday
From roadside safety, to recommitting to universal precautions, to promoting public health, reflecting on our journey
City officials are encouraged by the initial round of volunteers, and are hopeful more will step up to receive the vaccine
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology notes that vaccines should be administered in a healthcare setting where anaphylaxis can be quickly treated
Evelyn Ford, 58, served as a citywide dispatcher, coordinating emergency medical response to large-scale emergencies
