Diabetes Awareness Month: Risks and Prevention Tips COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT -- November is American Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14th is World Diabetes Day! There are three types of diabetes (type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.) Most people who have diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which is when the body does not make enough insulin or the insulin they make does not work right and they have too much sugar in their bloodstream. However, did you know that pre-diabetes comes before type 2 diabetes and if caught in time, it can be ... November 10, 2021 Patient Care, Public Health Diabetes, Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
COVID-19 Vaccination Shots Now Available for Children Ages 5-11 in Santa Clara County SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. – The County of Santa Clara is now providing COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 following the November 2 approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The County has been prepared to administer vaccinations as soon as the federal government provided authorization. The first vaccinations in the County for the 5-11 age group began taking place Wednesday morning. Currently, the Pfizer vaccine is the only option for this newly approved age group, which numbers just over 167,000 members of our community. All children ages ... November 4, 2021 COVID19, Public Health COVID-19, Public Health, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Questions & Answers Who is eligible for booster vaccinations? On September 24, 2021, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recommended the following people should receive booster doses at least six months after completing their initial series: Got a Pfizer vaccination at least six months ago, and Are 65 or older, or Are a long-term care resident that is 18 or older, or Are 50-64 and have an underlying medical condition, or Are 50-64 and at increased risk due to social inequity (including that of communities of color) You may also consider getting ... October 18, 2021 COVID19, Patient Care, Public Health Boosters, COVID-19, Pubic Health, Santa Clara County, Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
Bay Area Health Officers Issue Criteria for Lifting COVID-19 Indoor Masking Requirements Bay Area Health Officers Issue Criteria for Lifting COVID-19 Indoor Masking Requirements October 7, 2021 at 12:00 PM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2021 SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. – As decisions to vaccinate and wear face coverings indoors drive down COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations, Health officers for the nine Bay Area jurisdictions that require face coverings in most indoor public spaces today reached consensus on criteria to lift those health orders and allow organizations to set those requirements independently. These health officers continue to work together across the Bay Area to protect public health with ... October 8, 2021 COVID19, Public Health COVID-19, Mandates, Masks 0 0 Comment Read More »
COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Shots Now Available for Eligible Individuals in Santa Clara County SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. – COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots are now available in Santa Clara County for those who received initial Pfizer vaccination shots at least six months ago and are eligible according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. “The County of Santa Clara continues to follow CDC guidance, and it’s clear that boosters are a valuable tool that people can use to protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Dr. Sara Cody, Health Officer and Director of Public Health for the County of ... September 29, 2021 COVID19, Public Health COVID, COVID-19, Pfizer, Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
