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Dear Community Partners,
Below are important COVID-19 updates that will help you and your clients stay informed.
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SPA 3 Regional Health Office
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Public Health Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination for 5-11 Year Olds
The CDC recommends that children and adolescents ages 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for children and adolescents ages 5 and up, as a 2-dose series taken 3 weeks apart. Each dose for children ages 5-11 is one-third of the dosage of the vaccine for older adolescents and adults.
While children and adolescents are typically at lower risk than adults of becoming severely ill or hospitalized from COVID-19, it is still possible. Since March 2020, nearly 81,000 children 5-11 years old have tested positive for COVID-19 in Los Angeles County and nearly 400 children ages 5-11 were hospitalized. Of the 996 new cases reported on Monday, November 8, 140 were among children between the ages of 5-11 years old.
Vaccination is the best way to protect children ages 5 and older from COVID-19. Vaccination has been shown to be 91% effective in preventing infection in this age group with only mild side effects. Before being authorized for children, scientists and medical experts completed their review of safety and effectiveness data from clinical trials of thousands of children. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was rigorously tested and reviewed, and more than 11 million adolescents ages 12-17 have already received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Click here for our Frequently Asked Questions for Parents & Guardians.
All vaccines are free and provided regardless of immigration status. To find a COVID-19 vaccine clinic near you, visit VaccinateLACounty.com.
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Under LA County’s Health Officer Order, proof of full vaccination and photo ID is now required for indoor entry into bars, breweries, wineries, distilleries, nightclubs, and lounges for all patrons and employees. Patrons need to be fully vaccinated to be indoors at any of these establishments.
The City of Los Angeles has a new vaccine verification program, called SafePassLA, which requires proof of full vaccination for entry into the indoor portions of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, breweries, wineries, gyms, spas, nail salons, barbershops, movie theaters, shopping malls, and entertainment and recreation venues. This includes indoor portions of City facilities such as LA City Hall, senior centers, recreation centers, and service centers.
Click here to watch a video summarizing the new vaccine requirements.
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California’s economy is now fully open and state travel restrictions are no longer in effect. However, COVID-19 remains a threat to our community and travelers should be fully vaccinated prior to travel. In addition, travelers are encouraged to plan ahead and get a COVID-19 booster and/or an additional dose, if eligible, before travel. Travelers should continue to take precautions to reduce the risk of COVID-19 such as masking, physical distancing, and hand hygiene. Help keep California and Los Angeles County open and our communities healthy by following the CDC travel guidelines.
To read LA County’s latest travel advisory, click here.
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Many generations often gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, so it’s important to consider each individual’s risk for COVID-19. If there are people who are not fully vaccinated and/or who are at a higher risk of getting severe disease (such as older adults and those with certain medical conditions), consider taking precautions like hosting outside, wearing masks, and getting tested before gathering. If everyone attending is fully vaccinated, the risk of the COVID-19 virus being transmitted is significantly reduced.
The safest option is to only gather in-person with members of your household and to celebrate virtually with other family and friends. Consider this option if you have loved ones who have weak immune systems or who are not fully vaccinated and are at high risk of severe COVID-19 disease.
Click here for more tips to enjoy a safer Thanksgiving.
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LA Care Health Plan has launched a COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program to encourage its unvaccinated Medi-Cal and Cal MediConnect (CMC) members to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Eligible Medi-Cal and CMC members who get either their first or second COVID-19 vaccine will get a $50 gift card, one per person while supplies last. This applies to eligible members 5 years and older who received their first or second shot on or after Monday, November 1.
Supplies of the gift cards are limited, so LA Care encourages members to get vaccinated as soon as possible. For more information on the L.A. Care COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program, click here.
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Are you Eligible for a Booster?
Follow the path and find out!
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Free UCLA Football Tickets!
There’s now an additional reason to get vaccinated if you’re a middle or high school student in L.A. County. UCLA has partnered with Public Health to give away free tickets to a UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl to middle or high school students in L.A. County who’ve received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while tickets last. Students aged 12 to 18 who’ve received at least one dose can sign up for the free tickets online by visiting: http://tinyurl.com/DPHUCLATickets.
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Health Podcast LA
The LA County Department of Public Health’s LA Public Health Podcast provides COVID-19 updates & interviews with public health experts, in an effort to continue to keep LA County informed through more content and to continue to achieve & promote health equity for LA & beyond. On our next episode, we’ll cover holiday safety, boosters, and more. Stay tuned and subscribe to our channel for new episodes every month! Listen at:
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Need a COVID-19 Vaccination Presentation?
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health offers an array of presentations, including the Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccines. If you would like to schedule a presentation for your organization, click here.
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Remember, it is your right to be vaccinated. All vaccines are available for FREE, and are given regardless of your immigration status. You do not need health insurance.
Visit vaccinatelacounty.com for more information about how to prepare for your appointment and what to do after you have been vaccinated. Many other sites throughout the San Gabriel Valley are offering the vaccine and taking walk-ins.
Click on each flyer to enlarge.
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 Pomona Wellness Community offers a place for community members to gather, find resources, or participate in wellness activities. Support includes mental health, substance use, and general health and wellness resources. All activities are FREE and open to the community. Our September program includes:
Visit our website: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/pwc.htm
Download our monthly calendar of programs here
Email: pomonawc@ph.lacounty.gov
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Herald Christian Health Center invites you to our free webinar "Kids and COVID19 Vaccines" on 11/13/21 Saturday 10:30am-12pm.
Join us as Dr. John Tannous, pediatrician, shares about the latest updates regarding COVID19 vaccines for kids.
Sign up for free here.
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角聲醫療中心誠摯邀請您參加免費線上講座 “兒童與新冠肺炎疫苗” 11/13/21 星期六 10:30am-12pm.
小兒科專家 John Tannous 唐約翰醫生將與大家分享有關給兒童的新冠肺炎疫苗的最新資訊
免費線上報名
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Weekly Food Pantry Distribution in El Monte
The L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center in El Monte has
partnered with God’s Pantry to host a walk up food distribution event at the Community Resource Center in El Monte. Community members are welcome to walk up and pick up a bag of assorted groceries at no cost to you.
November 17 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
3570 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731
To read the fliers in English and Spanish, click here.
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Webinar on Cultural Humility in Black & African Heritage
Please Join The SGV Maternal Mental Health and the SGV African American Infant and Maternal Mortality workgroups for the 4th of a 4-part series geared towards providers, clinicians, and community members.
This month's topic will be "Cultural Humility - Black and African Heritage Maternal Mental Health: Why Does it Matter?" The webinar will take place on Thursday, November 18 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Click on the flyer above for more information. To register, click here.
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Virtual Family Enrichment Groups
Join the Children's Bureau in West Covina for a series of virtual groups designed to engage parents and children in a nurturing virtual play environment. The purpose is to strengthen parent/child relationships and parent awareness of their child’s development while promoting parent-child attachment. Also, to improve the resiliency among parents and promote social connections among group participants.
These groups are for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Parents can call 323-449-8921 or 213- 342-0101 to enroll.
For more information, click here.
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Sign up for the COVID-19 Vaccine Newsletter to stay updated on COVID-19 related facts. Visit VaccinateLACounty.com to learn more about:
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Melisa Acoba, MPH
(She/Her/Hers)
Health Program Analyst – COVID-19 Response
Community and Field Services Division, San Gabriel Valley (Service Planning Area 3)
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
(833) 641-0305 ext. 9991
macoba@ph.lacounty.gov
750 S. Park Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766
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