Updated: 11:18 AM EST Feb 4, 2021 Kai Reed News Anchor, Reporter When it comes to the coronavirus vaccine, some people say they re afraid to get the shot because of potential side effects. However, a doctor said side effects aren’t necessarily a bad thing.Dr. Jason Farley, a professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and nurse practitioner in the Division of Infectious Disease, emphasized that immune response is a good thing and indicates the vaccine is working. As more and more people get the vaccine, you might have heard people describe some side effects, not serious ones, but ones that should be generally expected, according to Farley.“So, your body is just showing you that it s reacting and it s growing, and it s building that antibody,” Farley said.That might include flu-like symptoms, like, a low-grade fever, body aches and headache.It could vary, but a new medical study out this week does indicate more intense side effec
Why are people from out of town able to get vaccinated in San Francisco?
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Friday at the mass vaccination center at City College.Nick Otto/Special to The Chronicle
As Bay Area counties race to vaccinate health care workers and elderly residents, some are questioning why out-of-town residents are allowed to get shots at San Francisco’s only mass vaccination site, which opened Friday.
It is the latest gripe in San Francisco’s vaccine rollout, which has confused and frustrated many eligible residents who haven’t gotten their shots yet. But city officials say that they have little choice over the matter, as regional health care providers that operate in San Francisco which receive two-thirds of the city’s entire supply from the state care for patients from all over Northern California.
The state will now return to a system of county-by-county restrictions, with most counties operating from the most restrictive tier, and will allow businesses like outdoor dining and nail salons to open, as well as outdoor religious gatherings.
New Course: Healthcare Worker s Role in COVID-19 Vaccination During a Global Pandemic
The HRSA Region IV Public Health Training Center, based at the UofL School of Public Health & Information Sciences, recently released a new online training module: “The Time is Now: Healthcare Worker s Role in COVID-19 Vaccination During a Global Pandemic.”
This course was developed for individuals who want to learn more about the healthcare professional’s role in COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Instructor Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, FNP-C, CIC, FSHEA, FNAP, describes the FDA emergency use authorization process, how the vaccines have made it to this point, and implications for the vaccine candidates (current and future). Dr. Carrico discusses vaccine access and availability as well as healthcare workers’ role in helping to ensure equity among different communities in the vaccine administration process. Dr. Carrico closes by describing how a healthcare practice can prepare for
Coronavirus Impact on Small Businesses: 16 Experts Weigh In
Is there a road to recovery that defeats the virus and also revives the economy?
The nearly yearlong coronavirus pandemic has already taken hundreds of thousands of lives across the United States, and thousands more will likely fall victim in the coming months.
As incredibly tragic as this is, one shouldn’t forget that millions of Americans are suffering economically as well. There is no question that the virus’ impact has been far and wide and to get a sense of its crippling effects, look no further than the hard-hit small-business community.