Update your child’s vaccines before kindergarten
So, your little one starts kindergarten soon. How exciting!
You still have a few months before the school year starts, so now’s the time to make sure students-to-be have the vaccines needed to stay safe as they head into a new chapter of life.
Much attention is rightly paid to COVID-19 these days, […]
It’s a good time to update your COVID-19 protection with a booster dose
Arizona continues to see increases in COVID-19 cases, as is happening elsewhere in the country.
Wednesday’s weekly update to the ADHS COVID-19 Data Dashboard adds 11,498 cases, of which 10,359 were reported during the week of May 15. The dashboard added 40 new […]
Take precautions against heat-related illness
Brutal summer heat can be more than just unpleasant. If you don’t take precautions, it can cause illness and even death. To highlight the importance of staying safe during extreme heat, Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed May 23-27 as Heat Awareness Week.
ADHS mobile program brings COVID-19 vaccines and boosters to Arizonans
Since COVID-19 vaccines became available in late 2020, millions of Arizonans have gone to mass-vaccination sites, retail pharmacies, health care centers, doctors’ offices, and elsewhere to get lifesaving shots.
Today, ADHS and partner agencies are providing even more widespread availability by making COVID-19 vaccines available in neighborhoods through trusted community […]
It’s time to get kids 5 and older up current on immunizations, including COVID-19 boosters
Childhood vaccines protect against not just severe illness but prevent disease outbreaks that can interrupt classroom learning. That’s one reason why ADHS and our partners encourage parents to get their children current on required immunizations as well as COVID-19 vaccination.
The pandemic has made it more difficult to stay […]
During National Nurses Month, we honor the critical role of school nurses
National Nurses Month 2022 is a chance to celebrate the care nurses provide in settings that extend far beyond hospitals and doctors’ offices. This year’s theme, “You Make a Difference,” honors these skilled professionals and trusted advocates who ensure individuals, families, and populations receive quality care and services.
