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, Nov. 17, on our social media channels and through partner organizations. The experts include [...]
COVID-19 vaccination and school/childcare attendance: Your questions answered
A common question that has come up as the CDC has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 is related to vaccine requirements for school and childcare attendance. Given the interest, I thought it would be timely to provide the details about how and why a vaccine is added to the list [...]
COVID-19 vaccines recommended, even for those who’ve already had COVID
As ADHS and our partners work to educate people about the importance of COVID-19 vaccination, we are often emphasizing that the vaccine is recommended for everyone 12 and older, including those who have had a previous COVID-19 infection. A new CDC report published last week demonstrates the importance of getting your COVID-19 vaccine, even if you’ve already been infected with [...]
Track or Treat: Watch out for those environmental frights
Ghosts and goblins aren’t alone among the scary things in your neighborhood this Halloween. ADHS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are ready to share information that can help you protect yourself from environmental dangers. Track or Treat highlights environmental public health – with a Halloween twist. Its goal: increasing awareness of environmental health topics, including such [...]
An Important Anniversary for a National Screening Program Helping Women
Every year around the world, the month of October is dedicated to highlighting the importance of breast cancer prevention, awareness, education, and research. Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the U.S. and the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Arizona. Sadly, female breast cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer death in Arizona. Early detection saves [...]
Phoenix New Times Recognizes Team Effort Behind State Farm Stadium Vaccination Site
I’m delighted to see Phoenix New Times honor vaccine distribution at State Farm Stadium as Best Team Effort in its Best of Phoenix 2021 edition. Arizona came together in January 2021, when Governor Doug Ducey and former ADHS Director Dr. Cara Christ worked with the Arizona Cardinals, the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of [...]