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COVID-19 Fall Plan out today. New, updated vaccines are a centerpiece, yes...but there's more to it. Maximizing access to tests & therapies, encouraging indoor air improvements & mask use based on Covid levels, and preparing for surges & new variants...
whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
Big picture:
1) COVID isn't over, we're just better at managing it
2) Surges are coming. If you stay ready, you ain't gotta get ready
3) Masks/Tests/Vaccines/Treatments are the key. Know when you need them, where to get them, & how to use them (Covid.gov can help)
Bet you can’t order your latest round of 8 free at-home COVID tests (compliments of @POTUS) faster than me…
I did it in 38 seconds. What about you?
#linkbelow
But, as always, the job truly isn’t done. These nat’l stats reflecting equity are great, but we need to see vaccination equity in every community.
We need increased & equitable uptake among kids, in disaggregated demographic groups, across geographies and settings.
Everywhere.
Couple that engagement w/the tireless emphasis on ensuring vaccine access & the tailored strategies that make up our Public Education Campaign (#WeCanDoThis), & you see how we’ve been able to reach so many people & fight back so much disinformation.
wecandothis.hhs.gov/covid-19…
Working together, this vaccination effort is estimated to have already saved over 2.2M lives & prevented over 17M hospitalizations in the US.
Seeing that benefit experienced equitably is not only a cause for celebration, it’s a further call to action.
commonwealthfund.org/blog/20…
Equity isn’t a buzz word or an aspiration…it’s a mission that can & must be achieved.
For example, @KFF released its latest COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor (a monthly survey) earlier today. For the 1st time, similar shares of Black, Hispanic, & White adults report receiving a booster.
This COVID #BoosterEquity is a big deal…especially w/the rates of primary series vaccination among Black, Hispanic & White adults being similar since late last summer.
It’s about saving lives & keeping people safe—especially those in the hardest-hit & highest risk communities.
As parents make vax decisions for their kids, talking w/trusted providers can be priceless…but that doesnt mean providers shouldn’t be paid!
@AbbyAbrams ✍️ in @TIME on the impact of @POTUS move to reimburse Medicaid providers for peds vax counseling.
time.com/6129680/covid-vacci…
Today’s @KFF Vaccine Monitor shows gaps in vax rates are nearly closed.
73% Latino, 71% White & 70% Black adults w/1+ shot received.
Recent survey data from @pewresearch & @CDCgov (🧵) tells a similar story.
Good news, but…“job’s not finished. Job finished? I don’t think so.”
According to @CDCgov’s National Immunization Survey - Adult COVID Module conducted 9/12 - 9/18 (19K participants in a random-digit dialed phone survey):
Adults w/1+ dose of COVID-19 vaccine:
Latino = 78%
White = 76%
Black = 73%
covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tra…
Lots of other great insights in this month’s @KFF Vaccine Monitor. Vaccination intentions & motivation for recent increase in 💉, boosters, breakthrough infections, school mask mandates, the Delta surge. Lots to chew on!
Check out KFF’s full report here:
kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19…
Throughout the week, the #ShotsAtTheShop initiative was in full effect! Shop owners in all 4 cities partnered w/their health depts in vaccination events.
Mobile vans, tents, in-shop vaccinations…these barbers & stylists used their networks & voices to protect their communities. – at United States
One thing is clear from these visits: deep engagement isn’t just important—it’s essential in our efforts to end this pandemic equitably.
Coordinating across government
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Connecting across community
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Changing the narrative…
…that’s how we alter the trajectory & save lives. – at United States