Immunization Coalition of Delaware
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The government wants to see 70% of eligible people vaccinated by July 4. Will we reach it? While 70% of Asian Individuals might very well make the deadline, we likely won’t reach 70% of Hispanic Individuals until the end of July, and it will take until the beginning of September to vaccinate 70% of Black individuals. Read more
While many routine childhood vaccinations were missed during the early part of the pandemic in the U.S., a new CDC report finds that these vaccinations didn’t return to pre-pandemic levels with the lifting of stay-at-home orders. The report includes data from 10 U.S. states and cities — including New York City and Michigan. Read more
Hosted by Drs. Michael Melia and Natasha Chida, COVID-19 Grand Rounds presents clinical cases, in-depth literature reviews, and infectious disease expertise within the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine to provide clinicians with relevant and timely information about the care of patients with COVID-19. All case presentations in this program have been standardized and quality assured in selection, presentation and discussion. Our goal is to publish and build a library of cases that will aid providers treating patients with COVID-19 in a rapidly changing landscape. NOTE: COVID-19 Grand Rounds is an educational resource intended solely for healthcare providers. It is not to be Read More …
Will the speed of COVID-19 vaccine development reset industry norms? New drugs and vaccines typically take several years to hit the market. In fact, the average time to develop a drug or vaccine has been eight to ten years — until recently. In a new analysis, McKinsey reviews what it took to shorten that timeline to less than a year. It examines the funding, operational, technological, and regulatory factors that allowed for fast development of Covid-19 vaccines, revealing which variables will remain relevant for future efforts — and which won’t.
WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) on Tuesday announced major upcoming changes to Delaware’s COVID-19 restrictions. Effective Friday, May 21: All capacity restrictions inside restaurants, retail, other business establishments and houses of worship will be lifted. Facilities will be able to use as much capacity as social distancing requirements will allow. Masks will still be required indoors to prevent spread of COVID-19. Outdoors, Delawareans should follow masking guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Risk for COVID-19 spread increases in large crowds that include unvaccinated people. In those cases, CDC recommends that everyone Read More …
This week, April 24-May 1, 2021, is National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). NIIW is an annual observance to highlight the positive impact of vaccination on the lives of infants and children, and this year a priority is to ensure that families stay on track for children’s routine checkups and vaccinations, even during COVID-19. As in-person learning and play become more common, on-time vaccination is even more urgent to help provide immunity against 14 diseases with recommended childhood vaccinations. Learn more
Need some help creating pro-vaccine messaging? Want to encourage others to vaccinate? Check out our Best Practices page for updates from the experts! http://www.immunizedelaware.org/for-professionals/general-best-practice-guidelines-for-immunization/
COVID-19 disrupted both in-person learning and routine well-child visits for many children over the last year. Asa result, too many children have fallen behind on receiving recommended vaccines. We all want our kids to beback in school safely, and that means getting caught up on vaccines that were missed over the last year. Pfizer will likely submit for an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for vaccine use in ages 12-15 soon, Moderna and Johnson&Johnson will likely follow for ages 12-17 in time. It is time to push to get caught up with other vaccines now, since COVID-19 vaccines should not be Read More …
The report presents an overview of the current state of vaccine-preventable diseases in the U.S. and offers members of Congress ways to help ensure our country is stronger and more resilient in the face of emerging health threats. Read more
Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division on Public Health (DPH) on Tuesday announced an expansion of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program. On Wednesday, pharmacies in Delaware may begin vaccinating Delawareans aged 50+. Also on Wednesday, health care providers, including hospitals, may vaccinate patients 16+ with high and moderate-risk medical conditions. Providers who are NOT vaccinating may refer patients to hospital systems. Delawareans should contact their medical provider about vaccination opportunities. DPH has also encouraged providers to contact their highest risk patients directly to schedule vaccination appointments. Non-paid caregivers of Delawareans with high- and moderate-risk medical conditions may also qualify for vaccination through medical providers. On Tuesday, March 23, Read More …