Tag Archives: San Diego County

The Many Logistics And Challenges Of Launching A COVID-19 Vaccination Site By Tarryn Mento The placement of neon green tape along a National Avenue sidewalk was a decisive move. The color, location and purpose were all carefully selected for queue control at a new vaccination site — a tip Victoriano Diaz picked up after nearly …

In-Depth: Avoid pain relievers before the COVID-19 vaccine, CDC advises Pain medicines may dampen immune response By Derek Staahl Keep reading on 10news.com…

The goal is to vaccinate 1.8 million people in San Diego County by July 1. That’s about 70% of the region’s population over age 16. By Brooke Ruth, Tarryn Mento https://kpbs-aod.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/audio/2021/02/08/210208-_Midday_Edition_Full_File.mp3 Currently, about 2% of the county’s population is fully vaccinated. So, what does the county need to do to reach that goal? KPBS hosted …

Family Health Centers of San Diego vaccination site in Mount Hope By Lauren Coronado Family Health Centers of San Diego is ramping up COVID-19 vaccination distribution to help reach locals who are 65 and older in underserved communities and simply don’t have the resources to schedule an appointment. “It was frustrating,” said Marina Andrade, who …

Family Health Centers to open more vaccine clinics in San Diego’s underserved cities By: Mark Saunders SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Nearly all the COVID-19 vaccine doses offered at a no-appointment site in Mt. Hope on Saturday were administered, and officials hope to offer more sites in underserved communities. Saturday, a no-appointment vaccine distribution event was …

One day only: free, no appointment necessary vaccines for 65+ in San Diego By: Leah Pezzetti Family Health Centers of San Diego hosted free, no appointment necessary vaccines for healthcare workers and anyone 65 or older. It was a one-day event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. The address is 823 Gateway …

No Appointment Needed at Family Health Centers of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccine Site By Brenda Gregorio-Nieto and Bridget Naso  Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is offering COVID-19 vaccines to individuals 65 or older and healthcare workers under the county’s Phase 1A on Saturday with no appointments necessary. FHCSD received 1,000 COVID-19 vaccines through …

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is offering the COVID-19 vaccine at no-cost to individuals ages 65 and over on a walk-in basis this Saturday only. Saturday, February 6, 2021 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family Health Centers of San Diego Headquarters 823 Gateway Center Way, San Diego CA 92102 If you or any …

Some experts recommend two face coverings as COVID-19 strains emerge By: Lindsey Peña SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — We’ve been wearing masks for months now, but recently, some health officials have been saying that two might be better than one. Dr. Allessandro Sette, with the La Jolla Institute for Immunology, says that recommendation basically comes down …

In-Depth on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine’s safety and effectiveness Single dose is 85% effective against severe COVID By: Derek Staahl SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Johnson and Johnson says its single-dose vaccine provides strong protection against severe cases of COVID-19, but it is somewhat less effective overall than the two mRNA vaccines currently in use. …

San Diego County Board of Supervisors Approves Needle Exchange Program By City News Service January 26, 2021 The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday in favor of developing a needle exchange program, nullifying a 1997 board decision. In reversing the county’s 23-year-old ban, the board directed the chief administrative officer to present …

By Brooke Ruth, Tarryn Mento Thursday, January 21, 2021 Dr. Christian Ramers responds to your questions about vaccine storage, distribution and when certain groups will be eligible to get the vaccine. Ramers is the assistant medical director with Family Health Centers of San Diego and an adjunct assistant professor specializing in infectious diseases at San …