Q&A With State Epidemiologist on COVID Vaccines
State epidemiologist and infectious disease expert Dr. Erica Pan answers some of the most common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine....
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Jan
10
Jan
‘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....
07
Jan
Unboosted: California COVID-19 Booster Rate Falls Below 40% in Most Counties
In 19 California counties, less than a third of vaccinated residents have gotten COVID-19 booster shots. One health official blames “pandemic fatigue.”...
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....
16
Dec
WCCUSD Delays COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Students 12 and Up
WCCUSD is moving its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and parents are spreading COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theories about a dead child. Her parents want them to stop....
09
Dec
WCCUSD May Push COVID-19 Vaccine Deadline
Under current rules, West Contra Costa students 12 and up are supposed to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 3 to continue attending school in person....
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....
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."...
30
Nov
La vacunación protege a los niños de los peligros de la COVID-19
Cirujana General de California: La vacunación no solo ayuda a prevenir resultados alarmantes, sino que reduce el contagio del virus a nuestros seres queridos....
21
Nov
Los niños deben recibir la vacuna COVID-19 también, dice oficial de salud
A pesar de la idea errónea de que los niños no corren un gran riesgo por el coronavirus, los niños pueden sufrir graves consecuencias por el COVID-19 ahora o más...
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
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....
