Vaccinations are a normal part of growing up. They keep kids safe, happy, and healthy as well as protect their family, friends, classmates, and neighbors from dangerous diseases. Santa Clara County has some great tips – in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese – and a list of vaccines required and recommended for children to attend school in California. Learn what it takes to keep your child and your community better protected.
Ready to Trade In for a Cleaner-Fueled Vehicle?
Do you live in a ZIP code that is impacted by higher levels of pollution? The Air District is providing grants for income-qualified Bay Area residents to retire their older car and replace it with a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery, or hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, or a pre-paid card to use for public transit or to purchase e-bikes. Learn about the program and find out if you are eligible today!
Asthma Awareness & Health Inequities
Did you know that Black Californians with asthma are twice as likely to die from asthma than white Californians? We do know that health inequity most greatly affects people from disadvantaged or historically oppressed groups and that these avoidable inequalities are not natural, but rather the product of human behavior. We’d like to share with you an impactful infographic from the California Department of Public Health showing “Asthma Inequities in Black Californians” and what causes them. Health inequity hurts us all.
COVID-19 and Asthma: 3 Years Later
A recent review from the U.K. based on existing research discusses the connections between COVID-10 and asthma. Here are some highlights:
Poor asthma control (vs. severity) increases worse COVID-19 outcomes.
Inhaled corticosteroids may protect against severe COVID-19 outcomes.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe for those with asthma.
Public health interventions around COVID-19 also reduce exposure to other respiratory viruses.
A new study published in the American Journal of Public Health has revealed what occupations and industries put workers at greatest risk for COVID-19. While those working in health care and social assistance were most susceptible, those in other fields were also at elevated risk. The article also proposes ways to reduce working families’ risks for COVID-19 as well as any future pandemics. Learn more.
On BCTV: David Haifley, Ocean Activist
In this episode of Breathe California TV, Host Terry Trumbull speaks with Ocean Activist David Haifley about the benefits of the National Marine Sanctuary System, the dangerous effects of acidification, global warming, and microplastics to the ocean, and the importance of the oceans to our own lung and environmental health. Haifley feels that there is still hope!
Did you know that Pacific Gas and Electric Company and some Third Parties offer a range of FREE voluntary programs that can support your personal energy conservation efforts?
You may be eligible to receive bill credits or rewards for temporarily reducing energy usage when demand is high. Visit PG&E's website today to learn more about the Power Saver Rewards and SmartAC programs.
COVID-19, influenza, and pneumonia vaccinations save lives.
