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Childhood vaccinations have dropped nationally during the COVID-19 pandemic due to clinic office closures earlier in the year and other factors. There are steps clinics can take to increase childhood vaccination rates despite the COVID-19 pandemic we are encountering.
More women in Louisiana are receiving breast cancer diagnoses sooner and better access to care and treatment since Medicaid was expanded in Louisiana in 2016, a forthcoming Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center study found.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our everyday lives and the ways we interact and go about “normal” activity, the promotion of wellness visits and staying up to date with vaccines continues to be of the utmost importance. Building upon the information from the first publication of the “Back to the Office Campaign,” the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (LA AAP) and the Louisiana Vaccine Alliance have created this “Part 2” publication with additional images, scripts, and suggestions.
No-cost flu shots will be available from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29 at Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium, 300 N. Canal Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301
No-cost flu shots will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 28 at the Catahoula Parish Health Unit, 200 3rd St., Jonesville, LA 71343.
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a state of emergency in advance of Hurricane Zeta, which could impact Louisiana later in the week, though the final track is still uncertain. According to the National Weather Service, Zeta strengthened into a hurricane today and is expected to impact the northern Gulf Coast by Wednesday. Strong winds, coastal flooding, heavy rain and tornadoes are all possible.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) are hosting a series of tele-town halls called "Protecting our Communities from the Flu & COVID-19." Each event will be moderated by Dr. Earl Benjamin-Robinson, deputy director of LDH's Office of Community Partnerships & Health Equity, Joynetta Bell Kelly, associate deputy director of LDH's Office of Community Partnerships & Health Equity, and Shelina Davis, CEO of LPHI. Local panelists will include each region's medical director, faith-based leaders, and community physicians.
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding flu vaccination clinics across the state. This year, the flu shot is more important than ever as COVID-19 remains active statewide.
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding flu vaccination clinics across the state. This year, the flu shot is more important than ever as COVID-19 remains active statewide.
The Louisiana Department of Health recommends that private water well owners whose wells flood should assume their well water is contaminated until screened. Owners must first disinfect affected water wells, then thoroughly flush before a sample of water is collected for analysis by the laboratory.