2021 Edition -- Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity in California CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION -- All Californians should have access to the high-quality health care they need to lead long and healthy lives. Achieving this requires reducing disparities in health care and the social determinants of health that affect historically excluded or marginalized groups.1 Disparities occur across many demographic categories, including race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, place of residence, gender, disability status, language, and sexual orientation. As one ... November 18, 2021 General, Patient Care, Public Health Health Disparities, Social Determinants, Socioeconomic Status 0 0 Comment Read More »
Get Your Booster Before The Holidays! SANTA CLARA COUNTY, PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT -- With the holidays approaching and vaccine protection decreasing with time, residents are encouraged to get a COVID-19 booster shot now. Protecting families, schools, workplaces, and ourselves becomes even more important with the Thanksgiving holiday just two weeks away and so many people traveling and gathering with family and friends. While community case rates in the County are currently flat, rates elsewhere in the state are steadily increasing and the initial vaccine protection is proving to decrease over time. "We want to safeguard the ... November 17, 2021 Public Health COVID-19, Holidays, Public Health, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
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 »
