Posts Tagged ‘CDC’
Rhode Island leads the US in flu shots – let’s keep it that way
Flu shots encouraged for all Rhode Islanders older than six months of age Leaders from the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) gathered yesterday at PCHC’s Chafee Health Center to officially kick off Rhode Island’s 2022-2023 flu vaccination campaign. Governor McKee said, “Getting a flu shot is your best…
Read MoreCDC Director says COVID guidance to the public was confusing and overwhelming
“For 75 years, the CDC and public health have been preparing for COVID, and in our big moment, our performance did not reliably meet expectations,” said CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky. That’s the message delivered to staff of the CDC as an announcement came that there will be a revamping of the agency. “My goal…
Read MoreCDC streamlines COVID guidelines
Yesterday afternoon, the CDC issued streamlining COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if exposed to COVID-19, and what actions to take if they are sick or test positive for the virus. COVID-19 continues to circulate globally, however, with so many tools available…
Read MoreDiseases moving with us as we move around the globe – Monkeypox update
Diseases that we would see contained to one area of the world – such as Africa – are now moving around the world, as we all move around the world with more ease and frequency. Countries that were challenged economically as far as prevention, treatment and health programs, were once the centers of spread –…
Read MoreIn the Arena – with Dr. Anthony Fauci
Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews Dr. Anthony Fauci about COVID 19 as he is in Rhode Island to receive an Honorary degree from Roger Williams University.
Read MoreRhode Island moves from low to medium COVID levels – CDC & RIDOH
Early Friday morning we received an email from the RIDOH spokesperson, after data from the CDC had been updated on Thursday night – noting RI’s uptick in COVID cases. CDC and other COVID statisticians note Rhode Island has the fastest growing number of cases in the US. Considering most tests are now done in the…
Read MoreCDC, FDA , RI Health Dept: 4th vaccine (2nd booster) now for those over 50, others
In Rhode Island, getting the 4th shot was not yet available at most pharmacies, as their policy is waiting until the CDC issues their approval (following the FDA). Yesterday, that step happened and the RI Department of Health included information on their site. People should now be able to make their appointments at the various…
Read MoreHighly infectious Avian Flu could devastate poultry farms – low risk to human health
State Prepares for Emergence of Highly Infectious Avian Flu That Could Have Dire Impacts on Commercial Poultry Flocks and Backyard Chickens, But Poses Low Risk to Human Health The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising commercial poultry producers and household keepers of backyard chicken coops that a virulent flu that has been…
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 coming as FDA asks Pfizer and BioNTech to seek approval
Pfizer and BioNTech Initiate Rolling Submission for Emergency Use Authorization of Their COVID-19 Vaccine in Children 6 Months Through 4 Years of Age Following Request From U.S. FDA Once approval is received, this immunization will take its place among 16 others children are given, some required for attendance in school. With pediatric COVID-19 cases surpassing…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Dec. 30, 2021
Photo: Vans used in city-wide testing system in Miami, Florida RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY RIDE has said schools will plan on opening as planned next week in Rhode Island. Providence students will return on a staggered schedule. Sunday, there will be a testing site for children on Fricker Street. Here is the schedule – when…
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