Arizona Department of Health Services, Cabinet Executive Officer’s Blog

Arizona Department of Health Services, Cabinet Executive Officer’s Blog2023-10-05T14:06:47-07:00

There’s a new updated COVID-19 vaccine just in time for the respiratory virus season

As mentioned last week and yesterday, with October here we have entered into respiratory illness season and it’s important to take precautions now to avoid serious illness. This week we are sharing a series of blogs on these illnesses, the precautions you can take now, how to find vaccines, and other vital information to help keep your families healthy this [...]

By |October 11th, 2023|Preparedness|Comments Off on There’s a new updated COVID-19 vaccine just in time for the respiratory virus season

Prepare for RSV as we enter into respiratory virus season 

As mentioned last week, with October here we have entered into respiratory virus season, and it’s important to take precautions now to avoid serious illness. This week we will share blogs on these illnesses (RSV, COVID-19, and flu), the precautions you can take now, how to find vaccines, and other vital information to help keep your families healthy this season.  [...]

By |October 10th, 2023|General|Comments Off on Prepare for RSV as we enter into respiratory virus season 

Prepare for the upcoming respiratory virus season

As summer comes to an end and fall and winter approach, respiratory illnesses are also headed our way. There are three well-known respiratory viruses that spread more during this season as well as common cold viruses: The flu COVID-19 Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)  The new respiratory season began on Oct. 1 and cases of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are [...]

By |October 4th, 2023|COVID-19, General, Preparedness|Comments Off on Prepare for the upcoming respiratory virus season

COVID-19 Data Dashboard updates: What’s changing & why

More than three years ago, COVID-19 emerged as a new respiratory infection never experienced before. Today, we know and understand COVID-19 infections better, and the once-unknown illness has become endemic not only in the U.S., but the world.  Now that COVID-19 is a common respiratory illness, it is time to adjust our surveillance reports to align with other respiratory illnesses [...]

By |October 3rd, 2023|General|Comments Off on COVID-19 Data Dashboard updates: What’s changing & why

Ensuring your family is prepared for an emergency can be simple with these Preparedness Month resources

The old adage “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” is also true for preparedness. As National Preparedness Month comes to a close, it’s a great time to make sure your family is prepared.  Take the opportunity to prepare now before an emergency happens so you and your loved ones [...]

By |September 29th, 2023|Preparedness|Comments Off on Ensuring your family is prepared for an emergency can be simple with these Preparedness Month resources

Arizona families can continue to count on WIC services, even in the event of a federal government shutdown

We want to reassure Arizona families that the Arizona Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program will continue to be open and available for them in the event of a federal government shutdown.  We know discussion of a possible shutdown can be concerning to those who rely on WIC benefits to feed their families, but ADHS has worked to ensure Arizona [...]

By |September 27th, 2023|General, Prevention|Comments Off on Arizona families can continue to count on WIC services, even in the event of a federal government shutdown
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