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Monkeypox vaccines, including second doses, available at upcoming Alexandria vaccination events
COVID-19 vaccine and updated COVID-19 bivalent boosters are also available
LDH News
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Louisiana has fourth highest rate of West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease in the country
To date this year, Louisiana is reporting a total of 33 NID cases in the state and 3 West Nile fever cases. Five individuals diagnosed with NID in Louisiana have died.
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Monkeypox vaccines, including second doses, available at upcoming New Orleans vaccination events
The Louisiana Department of Health, in partnership with the New Orleans Health Department, will offer monkeypox vaccines, including second doses, at events starting next week.
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Monkeypox vaccines available at LDH parish health units in Northshore area
The Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health Region 9 (Northshore) has monkeypox vaccines available at its parish health units (PHUs).
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CDC recommends first updated COVID-19 booster
These updated boosters offer continued protection against the original strain, while also offering better protection against the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants, which represent over 90% of currently circulating virus.
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Cameron Parish Health Unit to reopen in temporary location on September 6
The Cameron Parish Health Unit will be housed in the Cameron Parish Police Jury building at 148 Smith Circle, Room 149.
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Louisiana Department of Health expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility criteria
The Louisiana Department of Health today announced it is now able to expand eligibility for JYNNEOS, the monkeypox vaccine, thanks to increased supply.
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LDH, New Orleans Health Department, CDC host Southern Decadence Health Hub
The Health Hub will be located at the main North Rampart Street entrance of Louis Armstrong Park (801 N. Rampart St.), conveniently located near the French Quarter where many Southern Decadence events and activities will occur.
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Monkeypox vaccines available at LDH's parish health units in Acadiana area
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) Region 4 (Acadiana) has monkeypox vaccines available at its parish health units.
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LDH, community partners announce monkeypox vaccine events in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Department of Health, the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor's Office and other community partners are hosting a series of monkeypox and COVID-19 vaccination events in Baton Rouge, starting Saturday, August 27.
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LDH confirms first reported case of neuroinvasive West Nile disease in Acadiana since 2018
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) has confirmed one human case of the potentially deadly neuroinvasive West Nile disease in Acadiana (Region 4). This is the first reported case in Acadiana since 2018.
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Early data show racial disparities in Louisiana monkeypox cases
Among the cases included in today's demographic analysis, approximately 95% have occurred in males.