What is the guidance on getting a 2nd bivalent booster if the first one was in September?

Please mute if not speaking!

AT this time only a single bivalent booster has been recommended. I am not aware of any group for whom a second bivalent booster has been recommended nor of data to support that strategy.

Thank you Dr. Moss.

This guidance document is dense and intended for clinicians but has a lot of useful info for those who have time for a deep dive. The tables are helpful. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html

Brilliant. Thanks!

I think checking with your business insurance provider to determine potential liability, is a good idea. When I worked in youth centers we DID NOT distribute any OTCs.

I have to leave for another meeting. Thanks all for your questions and input.

Even tylenol suppositories for children is difficult to find for those who are congested and vomiting but have fever

Appears be a shortage across the nation (https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/12/07/childrens-tylenol-ibuprofen-shortages-parents-advice/)Amazon, Walgreens.com, riteaid.com all out of stock.Amazon has some available from private sellers, but the price is quite high.

I believe Canada is also experiencing shortages

I need to drop off early tonight - appreciate this group as always.

We have been role modeling for community partners in making real-time decisions to shift many in-person events and meetings to teleconference / zoom meetings. And explaining the why and that it is data driven and based on respect and care for the community

What can we (PHD + community partners) do to change social norms in our communities and encourage protective behaviors going forward? What should we prioritize?del traductor de Google: ¿Qué podemos hacer nosotros (PHD + socios comunitarios) para cambiar las normas sociales en nuestras comunidades y fomentar comportamientos protectores en el futuro? ¿Qué debemos priorizar?

Where have we (PHD + community partners) worked well together? What has worked for you?del traductor de Google: ¿Dónde hemos trabajado bien juntos (PHD + socios comunitarios)? ¿Qué ha funcionado para usted?

And mask wearing (and offering others masks and other PPE, and antigen tests) continues to be a strong message.

@Sheraden - I appreciate the modeling with explanation based on data and care.

Leading by example. wearing my mask and keeping my distance when I’m out and about. Using my hand sanitizer after I touch anything in public and even at home. Encourage people and friends to get their bivalent COVID booster and flu vaccine and visit the ACPH website for current information.

@Karla - I agree that hybrid meetings are going to fill a useful need. I think we will be seeing more hybrid meetings in the future.

I would be interested in seeing a comparison between the this year's flu rates and this year's covid rates for causing serious illness or causing death.

Yes absolutely. Lowers the risk of long covid

I would be interested in a forum for discussing complementary medicine and holistic modalities for strengthening immune response, reducing symptoms, caring for those with long covid, or mitigating risk of clots and scar tissue.

For those interested in the data on reinfection: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-02051-3

https://covid-19.acgov.org/long-covid

I am holding space for HCSA Comms and taking notes.

Thank you Dr. Rhoads for your clear and helpful conversation.

Yes. Snaps for Dr. Rhoads.

when will the public health dept share their final strategy? last one I saw was a draft I think

Umoja Health Long COVID messaging is affirming. Does not have to be a scare tactic. The Long COVID community is growing and is going to become a force for advocacy. https://twitter.com/loscharlos/status/1594796569970475008?s=20&t=KnoLhjbpMWbm2Tw5G1GBkQ

Karla I'm sorry we didn't announce officially! The Strategic Refresh 2022-24 is on the website: https://covid-19.acgov.org/response

thank you, is it finalized?

Yes here is the larger document: https://covid-19.acgov.org/covid19-assets/docs/response/strategic-refresh-2022-24.pdf and the summary page: https://covid-19.acgov.org/covid19-assets/docs/response/covid-19-strategy-2022.pdf

Feedback is always welcomed though, you can email me or Julie.williamson@acgov.org

Gotta to run to the Church Council meeting. We appreciate you all. Happy Holidays, everyone.

Take care all.

Happy holidays, everyone!

thank you!

Thank you all.

Spread the Joy not the virus!!

thanks!

Thank you...Happy Holidays!

Thank you, all!

agree Dr. Donna!!