‘Don’t Underestimate Omicron,’ Virologist Says
The omicron variant is driving up the number of COVID-19 cases, a result of vaccine inequity, misinformation and a false sense of security, medical experts say....
10
Jan
04
Jan
Curbing Youth Tobacco Sales a Social Justice Issue, Advocates Say
Tobacco sellers target low-income youth by flooding poor neighborhoods with places to buy attractively packaged and cheaply priced products in fun flavors....
04
Jan
California Adds Twist to New CDC Advice on Quarantines
Like the CDC, California recommends isolating for five days after being diagnosed with COVID-19, but it also recommends a negative test before ending isolation....
27
Dec
Appointments Needed for COVID-19 Tests Through CCHS
A sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 tests has prompted Contra Costa Health Services to require appointments at its Richmond and San Ramon clinics....
18
Dec
Omicron Variant Prompts Officials to Urge Vaccinations & Boosters
Health officials across the Bay Area strongly recommend COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots and other safety practices to help hold off the omicron variant....
08
Dec
Waiting to Get Kids Vaccinated Comes With Its Own Risks
Many parents say they want to wait before getting their kids the COVID-19 vaccine, but experts say it's crucial for children's physical and mental health....
06
Dec
Pittsburg Teen Says Peers Vape to ‘Escape’ From Stress
A Contra Costa high school athlete talked to the Pulse about why some of his fellow teens turn to vaping and why he doesn't....
30
Nov
Vaccination Protects Children from the Dangers of COVID-19
California Surgeon General and pediatrician Dr. Nadine Burke Harris says the COVID-19 vaccine gives children "an essential layer of protection."...
16
Nov
Kids Need COVID-19 Vaccine Too, Says Health Official
Despite the misconception that children are not at great risk from the coronavirus, kids can suffer serious consequences from COVID-19 now or later in life....
13
Nov
‘It Goes Quick’: Young Kids Roll Up Their Sleeves for Vaccines in Contra Costa
Nine-year-old Ashbey Asuncion, who said "it doesn't really hurt much," and her little brother were among the kids who got their first COVID-19 vaccine shot at a Richmond school clinic....
03
Nov
Young Children Can Receive COVID Vaccines Soon. Here’s What You Need to Know
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to children aged 5-11, here is a roundup of frequently asked questions about the vaccine and why kids should get it....
02
Nov
Contra Costa Health Services Prepares to Vaccinate Children 5-11
With kids 5-11 expected to be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine soon, Contra Costa County is getting ready, with thousands of doses on the way....
27
Oct
CCHS Offers Advice on COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
With booster shots now available for all three vaccines, county health officials encourage those at higher risk of severe COVID-19 to increase their protection....
27
Oct
Doctors Debate COVID-19 Booster Shots
Should Americans get booster shots or should the focus be on getting the rest of the world vaccinated against COVID-19? Two doctors say what they think....
19
Oct
Maternal Health Experts Dispel COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Around Infertility
Pregnant people are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms and should get the vaccine, but misinformation about fertility has suppressed vaccination rates....
