Covid-19 (English)

Vaccines, boosters, masks and handwashing are key to staying healthy It’s the most wonderful time of the year as friends and families gather to celebrate the holidays. But this winter, viruses including COVID-19 and flu are on the rise. That means everyone should take practical steps to protect themselves, their families and communities from the worst impacts of these viruses …

In a report released on December 2, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared research findings related to bivalent and monovalent COVID-19 vaccines. According to the report, CDC research shows that monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines were less effective at protecting against COVID-19 considering the widespread dominance of the omicron variant. The report showed that individuals who got …

Due to a lack of congressional funding, the federal financial support for free COVID-19 testing programs has been suspended, but the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will continue to provide free at-home test kits through the end of 2022.   With respiratory illnesses like RSV and the flu in peak season, at-home test kits play an essential role in preventing …

December 14th marks the second anniversary of when COVID-19 vaccines became available to Californians. Join Dr. Erica Pan, California State Epidemiologist, as she reflects on how far the state has come in understanding and battling COVID-19. While a high number of Californians have already been vaccinated and boosted, it’s still crucial for those who haven’t received their vaccine to get …

Christmas celebration with siblings and friends at night From the We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign In addition to making food, preparing shopping lists, and planning travel for the holidays, taking steps to reduce the impact of COVID on your friends, your family, and yourself should be part of your holiday to-do list. COVID cases are expected to …

The 22nd Annual Healthy Sacramento Day will have games and entertainment for the entire family, while providing a host of free services to everyone of all ages to improve health and connect people to needed services. The community health festival is Saturday, November 19 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Heart Health Park, home of the Sacramento Republic FC …

By: Dr. Dali Fan, UC Davis Health The winter is fast approaching and bringing in colder weather, it is more important than ever to get yourself and your family vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. For people ages 65 and older, getting the updated COVID-19 booster is critically important since the risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 increases with age. …

From the We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign Multi-ethnic family having pizza for lunch The updated vaccines have arrived, but surveys are showing that some people don’t know much about them — even though they could make a big difference as cooler weather and growing case numbers abroad signal another possible COVID-19 surge. “COVID is still with us,” …

SACRAMENTO – Today, California Health & Human Services Agency Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, and Director of the California Department of Public Health and State Public Health Officer Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, issued a joint statement on the emergency use authorization of the updated COVID-19 boosters in the United States. Eligibility for the Moderna bivalent booster now extends to individuals 6 …

A mother and Father each carry a child on their backs as they hike through the woods on a sunny fall day. They are all dressed casually and are laughing as they enjoy the time together in nature. From the We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign “Been there, done that.” People are feeling like they’ve heard enough about …