Santa Clara County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Update Starting March 15, people age 16-64 who have a qualifying severe health condition or disability or illness became eligible for vaccine in Santa Clara County and across the state. Physicians do not need to provide letters or other documentation of diagnosis to their patients who have appointments with the County Health System. As recommended by the state of California, vaccine sites operated by the County Health System use a self-attestation approach to verifying eligibility based on health condition or disability. This includes sites such as Levi’s Stadium, the County Service ... March 18, 2021 COVID19, Public Health COVID, Eligibility, Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
Latest Data on COVID-19 Vaccinations Race/Ethnicity As noted in previous analysis, preventing racial disparities in the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines will be important to help mitigate the disproportionate impacts of the virus for people of color and prevent widening racial health disparities going forward. Moreover, reaching high vaccination rates across individuals and communities will be key for achieving broader population immunity through a vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting demographic characteristics, including race/ethnicity, of people receiving COVID-19 vaccinations at the national level. As of March 15, 2021, CDC reported that race/ethnicity was known for ... March 17, 2021 COVID19, Public Health COVID, Equity, Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
AMPAC Candidate Workshop is Going Virtual Ever wonder how Doctors get elected to Congress or your state legislature? Considering a run for office for yourself? The AMPAC Candidate Workshop will teach you how to run a winning political campaign, just like we taught many of your AMA colleagues over the years. The Candidate Workshop is designed to help you make the leap from the exam room to the campaign trail and give you the skills and strategic approach you will need to make a run for public office. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the AMPAC Candidate ... March 10, 2021 Advocacy, AMA, Leadership Advocacy, AMA, AMPAC, Politics 0 0 Comment Read More »
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor Probes Americans’ Experiences Trying to Sign Up for a Vaccine and to Find Relevant Information As many states and local authorities ramp up their COVID-19 vaccination efforts, the latest KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor report provides the first in-depth look at Americans’ experiences trying to gather relevant information and sign up to get vaccinated. The report shows that many older Americans have been able to navigate the system successfully to get vaccinated, though a significant minority are frustrated and have been unable to sign up for a shot. Among those at least 65 years old – a group eligible to get vaccinated in nearly all states – about half ... March 9, 2021 COVID19, Public Health COVID-19, Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
Latest Mass Vaccination Site Opens at Eastridge Mall in East San Jose Stanford Health Care and the County of Santa Clara are partnering to further expand access to vaccination for people in areas disproportionately affected by COVID-19 through a new mass vaccination clinic at Eastridge Mall in East San José. The clinic at the Aloha Roller Rink, which opened today, is located in an area of the County that has seen some of the highest rates of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. This latest expansion is part of the County’s multi-pronged strategy to ensure equitable and robust access to vaccination in East ... March 5, 2021 COVID19, Public Health COVID-19, Vaccination, Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
