#COVID19

U.S. Advisory Panel to Consider Expanding Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots

November 18, 2021

An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available nationwide as early as this weekend. ... read more »

Health Officials Recommend Boosters for Vaccinated

October 28, 2021

Appointments are not needed at all Public Health vaccination sites where first, second, and third doses are available. ... read more »

Moderna Reports Covid Vaccine Safe for Children 6 to 12

October 28, 2021

The pharmaceutical giant plans to submit its findings later this week to federal regulators ... read more »

CDC Study Shows Effectiveness of Pfizer Vaccine for Adolescents

October 28, 2021

The study found that recipients of two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine proved highly effective in preventing COVID-19 hospitalization among those 12-to-18-years-old. ... read more »

Holidays Loom and Health Authorities Continue to Push for Vaccination

October 14, 2021

As the weather changes and the public stays indoors, it’s even more important to consider vaccination according to Public Health ... read more »

Public Health Sees COVID-19 Outbreaks at Correctional Facilities

October 7, 2021

Health officials are making sure staff and eligible recipients receive vaccines and boosters. ... read more »

Vaccination Providers Require Patient Information, Boosters Available for Eligible Residents

September 30, 2021

Public Health wants patients to have better access to their COVID information and are offering the booster shots at sites offering the Pfizer vaccine. ... read more »

Public Health Calls for More Vaccinations, COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Reaches Milestone

September 16, 2021

While vaccination rates slightly increase, AB 832 is helping households struggling during the pandemic. ... read more »

CDC Awards Money to Community Health Services Fighting COVID-19

September 9, 2021

Multiple organizations receive funding to help health workers in communities hard hit by COVID-19. ... read more »

Public Health Modifies Guidelines for Youth Sports in L.A. County

September 2, 2021

Weekly testing is being recommended for youth 12 and older depending on circumstances. ... read more »

Vaccinated Californians Can Still Collect Their $50 Incentive Cards – But Not For Long

September 2, 2021

To provide additional motivation to get vaccinated, the state has created the Vax for the Win incentive program. ... read more »

Souls to the Polls and Souls to Shots

September 2, 2021

We must fight both of these viruses. That means we must GET VACCINATED and GET OUT THE VOTE. ... read more »

Confronting Covid, Recalls and General Republican Madness: No Reliable Remedy Except Resistance

August 26, 2021

In a word, we must honor our historical and ongoing role as a moral and social vanguard in this country and the world. ... read more »

FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine, Public Health Stress Social Measures to Stay Safe

August 26, 2021

The Pfizer vaccine is now licensed and approved for prevention of COVID-19. ... read more »

FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine, Public Health Stress Social Measures to Stay Safe

August 26, 2021

Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the license for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 disease for individuals 16 and older. The licensing approval was announced after another thorough evaluation of safety and effectiveness. Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, a Los Angeles County Health Officer, is grateful for the approval and hopes it will ease the minds of those concerned about taking the vaccine. ... read more »

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