Preparedness

Items in the Preparedness category will cover everything from Emergency Medical Services to vaccination programs. This division at ADHS tracks contagious disease, coordinates emergency preparedness activity, licenses EMTs and Paramedics, regulates ambulance companies, authorizes special hospital designations like cardiac care center and Level IV trauma center, issues birth and death certificates, and tracks critical health data through various sources including hospital discharge information.

CDC launches COVID-19 toolkit for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities

By |2021-09-09T08:57:36-07:00September 9th, 2021|Preparedness|

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a toolkit to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their caregivers, learn how to guard against COVID-19. The pandemic has posed extra challenges for members of the disabled community. In April, we at ADHS were proud to partner with Ability360, The [...]

Read More
Comments Off on CDC launches COVID-19 toolkit for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Passing 19,000 deaths is a somber reminder that COVID-19 is still with us

By |2021-09-08T08:54:30-07:00September 8th, 2021|Preparedness|

As of this week, more than 19,000 people in Arizona have died from COVID-19. I grieve for all of them, and for the families and loved ones who endure their loss. Those of us in public health have worked constantly since January 2020 to help Arizonans protect themselves from COVID-19. We take these unfortunate milestones [...]

Read More
Comments Off on Passing 19,000 deaths is a somber reminder that COVID-19 is still with us

CDC report: Getting your COVID-19 vaccination helps protect kids

By |2021-09-03T15:00:51-07:00September 3rd, 2021|Preparedness|

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released today offers more evidence that vaccinating as many eligible people as possible against COVID-19 is a critical part of protecting kids from infection and severe illness.  The analysis in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) found that emergency department visits and hospital admissions [...]

Read More
Comments Off on CDC report: Getting your COVID-19 vaccination helps protect kids

New PSA: COVID-19 vaccinations fueling Arizona’s return to normal life

By |2021-09-02T17:22:13-07:00September 2nd, 2021|General, Preparedness|

  The COVID-19 vaccine is the best tool we have to keep us moving forward. Join the millions of Arizonans who have already been fully vaccinated. That's the call to action in a new ADHS public-service announcement you'll see on TV and online. COVID-19 vaccines have brought us a long way. Families and [...]

Read More
Comments Off on New PSA: COVID-19 vaccinations fueling Arizona’s return to normal life

Vaccinated or not, take steps to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission

By |2021-09-01T14:54:04-07:00September 1st, 2021|Preparedness|

It’s a natural question that we hear regularly: Amid substantial COVID-19 spread, what does ADHS recommend for people going to large events, small gatherings, grocery stores, restaurants, and more?  The answer is simple and no doubt frustrating to many: As much as we all want to be done with COVID-19, the pandemic isn’t done with [...]

Read More
Comments Off on Vaccinated or not, take steps to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission

Data-processing issue means much lower COVID-19 numbers today, higher tomorrow

By |2021-08-31T07:57:51-07:00August 31st, 2021|Preparedness|

Cases and deaths added today to the ADHS COVID-19 dashboard are far lower than they’d ordinarily be because of a data-processing issue. After days of averaging more than 3,000 cases added to the dashboard, today’s update adds just 822. Meanwhile, the same issue combined with data cleaning means the number of total deaths since the [...]

Read More
Comments Off on Data-processing issue means much lower COVID-19 numbers today, higher tomorrow

Plans for Vaccine Booster Shots from Pfizer and Moderna Being Finalized Now by FDA, CDC

By |2021-08-25T11:39:33-07:00August 25th, 2021|Preparedness|

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last week that it has developed a plan to begin offering booster shots this fall for those who have received the Pfizer/Comirnaty and Moderna vaccines to protect against COVID-19. It anticipates boosters as well for those who received the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine, but that [...]

Read More
Comments Off on Plans for Vaccine Booster Shots from Pfizer and Moderna Being Finalized Now by FDA, CDC

CDC strengthens recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy

By |2021-08-16T11:26:04-07:00August 16th, 2021|Preparedness|

Among the #VaxFacts videos we launched last week is one noting there’s no evidence that getting vaccinated can affect your fertility. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has strengthened its recommendation that pregnant women get vaccinated against COVID-19. This is based on a new analysis of current data that found no increase [...]

Read More
Comments Off on CDC strengthens recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy

Federal officials recommend third mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for those with weakened immune systems

By |2021-08-13T17:22:47-07:00August 13th, 2021|Preparedness|

The federal government has authorized a third dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines for people with weakened immune systems. This important news applies to Arizonans with moderately to severely compromised immune systems. These individuals are especially vulnerable to COVID-19, and an additional vaccine dose for them could help prevent serious illness and death. [...]

Read More
Comments Off on Federal officials recommend third mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for those with weakened immune systems

We’re here to help you get #VaxFacts

By |2021-08-11T15:29:39-07:00August 11th, 2021|Preparedness|

If unanswered questions or claims you’re seeing on social media are keeping you from getting vaccinated against COVID-19, our Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube accounts have a new feature to help: #VaxFacts.  These video Q&As address subjects such as:  whether getting vaccinated can affect your fertility (answer: no);  why it’s incorrect to describe the approved vaccines [...]

Read More
Comments Off on We’re here to help you get #VaxFacts
Arizona Department of Health Services Image

Arizona Department of Health Services

150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Find us on Google Maps

General and Public Information:

Ph (602) 542-1025
Fax: (602) 542-0883

Hearing/Speech Challenges?
Footer Seal
Go to Top