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COVID-19 Vaccine Is a Good Defense Against Overcrowded Pediatric Hospitals

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, part of the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Network, is at “level 3 alert” capacity rate due to the triple threat of COVID-19, RSV and the flu. That’s one step away of putting tents outside the hospital’s front doors. Health officials say getting vaccinated is the best defense to avoiding overcrowded hospitals and keeping kids healthy for the holidays.

A COVID-19 Vaccine Denier Urges Others to Get the Shot

Despite data on the large numbers of people who have suffered and even died from COVID-19, many still don’t fear the virus and remain unvaccinated. That was the case of an unvaccinated man in New Hampshire until COVID-19 hospitalized him at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and nearly took his life. Today, he is in good health and vaccinated.

University of Florida Health offers a COVID-19 guide with vaccine finder and community vaccination stories

With COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions ticking up in early 2023, University of Florida Health — which serves all Florida counties — continues to encourage people to get vaccinated and boosted. The UF Health website features “Your Guide to COVID-Shots” with vaccine availability by county, stories from community champions and resources for community partners.

AHA, AMA & ANA Release New PSA Reminding Americans It's Still Important to Get Vaccinated and Boosted Against COVID-19

Together, the American Hospital Association (AHA), American Medical Association (AMA), and American Nurses Association (ANA) released a public service announcement (PSA) featuring their leaders urging the public to make sure they are up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccines, including the updated bivalent booster dose when eligible.

FDA panel recommends harmonizing COVID-19 vaccine composition

A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee unanimously voted today to recommend harmonizing the composition of all primary series and booster doses administered in the U.S

New AHA social media toolkit encourages COVID-19 vaccination, boosters for vulnerable populations

The AHA is offering a new set of social messages and assets for February to encourage the public to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.

Role of Hospitals: Ascension St. Vincent, IU Health, Franciscan Health, Eskenazi Health and Community Health Network

Indiana hospitals and health systems are working together to develop centralized equity reports that allow the providers to compare quality outcomes across different demographic groups. By working together, the hospitals are increasing access to preventive care and customizing the patient experience to improve health outcomes and ensure all people get the health care they need.

Personalizing Conversations to Increase Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters

An animated video course describes seven distinct vaccine-related mindsets, or personas, and models how health care professionals can apply person-centered communication strategies when discussing COVID-19 vaccination. The online course, created by the Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education and based on a recent research study, focuses on using active listening strategies and motivational interviewing.

Parents Share COVID-19 Stories and Urge ‘Prevent What’s Preventable’

Two healthy children overcame severe illness due to COVID-19, receiving care and treatment at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Both children had developed MIS-C, a rare but serious condition associated with COVID-19. Texas Children’s has released a video of the parents sharing their stories — and urging other parents to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19.

Three Reasons to Vaccinate Children Against COVID-19

Clinicians at St. Louis Children’s Hospital are making sure parents and caregivers know how to evaluate respiratory illness symptoms when children get sick during the peak of cold and flu season when RSV and COVID-19 cases are expected to rise. The hospital continues to urge COVID-19 vaccination for children age 6 months and older, emphasizing the importance of vaccinating young children to prevent death, avoid severe illness and help protect all family members.