On Thursday, April 29, the County of Orange will make Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccination appointments available through the Othena platform and the OC COVID-19 Hotline at (714) 834-2000 and will resume administering J&J on Sunday, May 2. “Community members are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible …continue reading
Cypress resident, getting a vaccine is now close to HOME! On Friday, May 7, Los Alamitos Race Track is hosting an Orange County Health Care Agency Mobile POD to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. Please call 714-229-2005 before 5 PM this Friday to make an appointment. We have limited spots available! This …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for April 18 through April 24 include the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and COVID relief fraud. Top Ten Stories for April 18 through April 24 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): What to do if …continue reading
If you received the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, your risk of having a blood clot is also very low and that risk will decrease over time. Contact your healthcare provider and seek medical treatment urgently if you develop any of the following symptoms: Severe headache Backache New neurologic …continue reading
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine out of an abundance of caution. This recommendation comes after six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe blood clot type in individuals after receiving the …continue reading
In response to public concerns over vaccine passports, Orange County Supervisors Chairman Andrew Do and Donald P. Wagner have provided statements against government-issued vaccine passports. Each Supervisor upholds that vaccinations should never be required to access government services, and government must never discriminate against its citizens. Supervisor Andrew Do said, …continue reading
Cal OES announced that it has received a $1 million donation from technology company DoorDash through its Community Credits program to support broader vaccine access in underserved communities. This new partnership also aims to bolster the outreach efforts of Mobile Vaccination Clinics (MVCs) and Community Vaccination Clinics (CVCs). “As a …continue reading
April is National Minority Health Month, and this year, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) and national, state, territorial, tribal and local partners will focus on the impact of COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minority and American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Together, we will underscore the need for …continue reading
Supervisor Katrina Foley (District Two) was joined by Chairman Andrew Do (District One), Supervisor Doug Chaffee (District Four), and representatives from the Orange County Fair Board of Directors and Orange County Health Agency today, to announce the opening of the County’s third Super Pod vaccination site at the Costa Mesa …continue reading
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a report today showing nursing homes in the U.S. continue to see a …continue reading
VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALB) is currently vaccinating all enrolled Veterans regardless of age or “essential worker” job criteria. To date, VALB has provided over 37,000 Moderna vaccines comprised of both first and second doses of the two-dose vaccine. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until …continue reading
Veteran COVID vaccination is now open to all enrolled Veterans, regardless of age. Eligible Veterans may call 562-826-5300 to schedule their vaccination appointment. Our Call Center operates Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For caregivers enrolled in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) program, …continue reading
We are currently vaccinating enrolled Veterans who are 40+ years old or essential workers. If you meet the criteria, please call 562-826-5300 to schedule your appointment. Our Call Center operates Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. For caregivers enrolled in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers …continue reading