Case numbers of Monkeypox seem to be plateauing or slowly decreasing across many parts of the U.S. including Massachusetts. This positive trend may be due to individual behavior changes to reduce risk, public health efforts, and/or vaccination. All these things need to continue for the outbreak to recede. Attention also needs to be focused on health equity to ensure that Black and Hispanic people have access to the vaccine. Have questions about Monkeypox? Read our Frequently Asked Questions. | |
El número de casos de Monkeypox parece estar estancado o disminuyendo lentamente en muchas partes de los EE. UU., Incluido Massachusetts. Esta tendencia positiva puede deberse a cambios de comportamiento individuales para reducir el riesgo, esfuerzos de salud pública y/o vacunación. Todas estas cosas deben continuar para que el brote retroceda. La atención también debe centrarse en la equidad en la salud para garantizar que las personas negras e hispanas tengan acceso a la vacuna. ¿Tiene preguntas sobre la viruela del mono? Lea nuestras Preguntas frecuentes. | |
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Answers to Current COVID Questions
You may have lots of questions about where we are in the transition from COVID-19 pandemic to endemic and wondering if what you are hearing about cases, masking, treatment, vaccine efficacy, etc. are true. Find factual answers in this interview the Dr. Armando Paez Chief of Infectious Diseases at Baystate Health, and Dr. John O’Reilly, chief of General Pediatrics for Baystate Children’s Hospital.
| One key takeaway from the interview: “You can never be sure you are protected from infection, but you can help protect yourself from being hospitalized and dying from infection by getting up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccinations and adopting infection control measures in certain high-risk settings.” | |
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Respuestas a las Preguntas Actuales Sobre COVID
Es posible que tenga muchas preguntas sobre dónde estamos en la transición de la pandemia de COVID-19 a la endemia y se pregunte si lo que escucha sobre los casos, el enmascaramiento, el tratamiento, la eficacia de la vacuna, etc. es cierto. Encuentre respuestas fácticas en esta entrevista con el Dr. Armando Paez, Jefe de Enfermedades Infecciosas de Baystate Health, y el Dr. John O'Reilly, jefe de Pediatría General del Baystate Children's Hospital.
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Una conclusión clave de la entrevista:
“Nunca puede estar seguro de estar protegido contra la infección, pero puede ayudar a protegerse de ser hospitalizado y morir a causa de una infección poniéndose al día con sus vacunas contra el COVID-19 y adoptando medidas de control de infecciones en ciertos entornos de alto riesgo.”
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Children ages 6 months and older are eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Being vaccinated helps keep children from getting very sick from COVID-19 and from spreading it to vulnerable loved ones. Clinical trials have shown that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.
Elmo’s parents decided the COVID-19 vaccine was the best decision for their family to help keep them safe from COVID infection. Perhaps their experience can help other families decide what is best for them.
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Find other tips to make vaccines easier for kids from the We Can Do This campaign.
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Where to get your child vaccinated? Many pediatricians are offering the COVID vaccine. You can search for appointments specific to certain age groups using the Vax Finder.
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Have questions about the vaccine regimen for different ages? This chart can help. Find more answers to your questions here.
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Los niños de 6 meses en adelante son elegibles para vacunarse contra COVID-19. Estar vacunado ayuda a evitar que los niños se enfermen gravemente de COVID-19 y se lo transmitan a sus seres queridos vulnerables. Los ensayos clínicos han demostrado que la vacuna contra el COVID-19 es segura y eficaz.
Los padres de Elmo decidieron que la vacuna COVID-19 era la mejor decisión para su familia para ayudarlos a mantenerse a salvo de la infección por COVID. Tal vez su experiencia puede ayudar a otras familias a decidir qué es lo mejor para ellos.
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Encuentre otro consejos para facilitar las vacunas para los niños de la campaña Podemos Hacerlo.
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¿Dónde vacunar a su hija/hijo? Muchos pediatras ofrecen la vacuna COVID. Puede buscar citas específicas para ciertos grupos de edad utilizando Vax Finder.
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¿Tiene preguntas sobre el régimen de vacunación para las diferentes edades? Este gráfico puede ayudar. Encuentre más respuestas a sus preguntas aquí.
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Boosters for Kids 5 Years and Up
Reminder: All MA residents ages 5-11 are now eligible a booster. Get boosted to stay the most protected against COVID-19 disease. Learn more.
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Refuerzo para Niños a Partir de 5 Años
Recordatorio: Todos los residentes de MA de 5 a 11 años ahora son elegibles para un refuerzo. Obtenga impulso para mantenerse más protegido contra la enfermedad COVID-19. Aprende más.
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REMINDER: Expiration Dates Extended for Home Tests
For certain at-home COVID tests, also known as rapid tests, the expiration dates have been extended by the manufacturer. See if your brand of at-home tests was extended:
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RECORDATORIO: Fechas de vencimiento extendidas para pruebas caseras
Para ciertas pruebas caseras de COVID, también conocidas como pruebas rápidas, el fabricante ha extendido las fechas de vencimiento. Vea si su marca de pruebas en el hogar se extendió:
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2022 Berkshire County Suicide Prevention Conference, 9/15/22 at 8:30am: The Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention in partnership with Berkshire Health Systems, The Brien Center, NAMI Berkshire County, The Austen Riggs Center, Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Suicide Prevention Program, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention and Alliance for Equity are proud to offer this year’s conference free of charge. Register Now.
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5k Run for Recovery, 9/17/22 at 9:00am: In the spirit of Recovery Month, Mercy Medical Center presents to you: Run for Recovery 5k!! This is a community engagement event that will bring together family, friends, providers, and other allies to those who are impacted by substance use. Learn more and sign up.
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Calling in Not Calling Out: A Conversation for Divided Times, 9/22/22 at 6:00pm: The Berkshire Tobacco Free Community Partnership and Berkshire Area Health Education Center is hosting a free webinar featuring Loretta Ross, an award-winning, nationally recognized expert on racism, racial justice, women's rights, and human rights. Learn more and register.
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Join the conversation about health equity! Western MA Health Equity Network's film MOSAIC is now available for community screenings. Would you like to show MOSAIC in your community? Learn more.
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