Archive for April 2021
New mask guidelines from the CDC for those fully vaccinated
If you’ve been fully vaccinated: You can gather indoors with fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart. You can gather indoors with unvaccinated people of any age from one other household (for example, visiting with relatives who all live together) without masks or staying 6 feet apart, unless any of…
Read MoreFDA and CDC Lift Recommended Pause on Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine Use Following Thorough Safety Review
CDC Newsroom Release April 23, 2021 Following a thorough safety review, including two meetings of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine in…
Read MoreIt’s National Infant Immunization Week: Stay on track with your child’s vaccinations
April 24th through May 1st 2021 National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 24 – May 1, 2021. Each year, NIIW celebrates the critical role vaccination plays in protecting the health of our children and families — and this year we’re reminding parents of the importance of staying up to date with routinely recommended vaccines, even during COVID-19. As a parent, you want to protect your little…
Read MoreNEW Health is now scheduling Moderna vaccine for all persons 18 and older.
Starting April 15th those now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine include all persons 16 years of age and older. No additional eligibility requirements need to be proven other than age. At NEW Health we are currently receiving only the Moderna vaccine which is approved for those 18 years of age and older. Vaccine appointments…
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson vaccine for COVID-19 put on pause
4-13-2021 Statement on Pausing J & J Vaccine The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson (J & J) vaccine statewide starting immediately, following the guidance of the FDA/CDC. Use of that vaccine will be put on hold until we receive further recommendations from our federal partners…
Read MoreCDC releases updated travel guidance for fully vaccinated people
4-2-21 Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its travel guidance for fully vaccinated people to reflect the latest evidence and science. Given recent studies evaluating the real-world effects of vaccination, CDC recommends that fully vaccinated people can travel at low risk to themselves. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks…
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