COVID-19 was Arizona’s third-leading cause of death in 2020; see ADHS annual report
Any death from COVID-19 is one too many. As public health professionals and public servants, we want Arizonans to have the information they need to protect themselves, including the facts on COVID-19’s death toll.
One of our core functions at ADHS is providing data and systematic analysis, based on generally […]
Cord blood a key to saving lives, treating diseases
A joyous occasion for parents around the world – the birth of a baby – can bring something just as miraculous to patients. Cord blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord after a child is born is helping doctors treat more than 80 life-threatening diseases. The […]
Addition of 5-11 affects dashboard percentage for ‘eligible people vaccinated’
With the welcome addition of 5- to 11-year-olds to those eligible to receive the safe, free, and highly effective COVID-19 vaccination, starting today you’ll see a short-term decrease in the “Percent of eligible people vaccinated” metric on our Vaccine Administration dashboard
Increase in COVID-19 cases drives home the need to continue mitigation
After nearly two years, I don’t blame anyone for feeling done with the COVID-19 pandemic. The unfortunate truth, however, is the pandemic isn’t done with us.
Recent case numbers bear this out. After coming down steadily after a peak in mid-August, cases statewide have increased from […]
Dr. Carmona: A doctor’s advice on COVID-19 vaccination can save your life
Nearly all practicing U.S. doctors – better than 19 out of 20 – had been vaccinated against COVID-19 as of mid-June, the American Medical Association reported. That’s hardly surprising since other vaccines have eliminated or all but eliminated diseases such as polio, […]
Parents: Get your questions answered about COVID-19 vaccination
Nothing is more precious than our children, so I understand why many parents will have questions about kids and COVID-19 vaccination.
That’s why ADHS has enlisted medical and public health experts to answer parents’ questions in a town hall-style video we plan to make available Wednesday, […]
