Connect to Resource that Help People Access Vaccines:
Did
you know the @CDC recommends adults ages 65 years and older get an
additional updated 2023-2024 #COVID19 vaccine dose, which can provide
increased protection to older adults, who are at highest risk of severe
illness due to COVID-19. According to the CDC, individuals with
underlying conditions, advanced age, or higher-risk circumstances may
benefit the most. Learn more:
https://bit.ly/3USor5D
CDC Avian Influenza A(H5N1) – Bird Flu
- CDC continues to respond to the public health challenge posed by a multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in dairy cows and other animals in the United States.
- CDC
is working in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state public health and
animal health officials, and other partners using a One Health approach.
- On May 30, CDC reported the third human case of avian influenza A(H5) virus infection associated with the outbreak in a dairy farm worker in Michigan.
- Based
on the information available so far, this infection does not change
CDC’s current human health risk assessment for the U.S. general public,
which the agency considers to be low.
- CDC continues to support
strategies to maximize protection of farm workers, who may be at higher
risk for infection than others in the population.
Implementing Adult Hepatitis B Immunization and Screening Using Electronic Health Records: A Practical Guide
- In ongoing efforts to increase uptake of CDC’s recent routine adult
hepatitis B vaccine recommendation, Kelly Moore and David Sanders
coauthored an open-access paper in
Vaccines.
- This
paper offers a practical framework for health systems to build an
effective strategy for the updated adult hepatitis B recommendations.
They also provide comprehensive responses to clinicians’ questions that
are frequently asked prior to screening or vaccinating for hepatitis B.
Early Safety Findings Among Persons Aged ≥60 Years Who Received a Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine
- Early findings suggest the safety of the RSV vaccine (GSK and
Pfizer) is consistent with vaccine safety data seen in clinical trials
among adults 60 and older, including the observance of a
higher-than-expected number of verified cases of Guillain-Barré
syndrome.
Connect to End COVID-19 Website Training Page: https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Health/Vaccine-Confidence/Vaccine-Confidence-Training-for-Social-Workers
Upcoming Complimentary Webinar and CEUs: Register Today!
COVID-19 Year 5: Are We Prepared for the Next Pandemic?
May 8, 2024, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM (EST) – 1.5 CEUs
Please join us for a free fireside chat with acclaimed epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm, author of the upcoming book The Big One: How to Prepare for World-Altering Pandemics to Come.
As
we enter the fifth year of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed
over 1.1 million American lives to date (most of them unvaccinated),
social workers are understandably eager to put this public health crisis
in the rearview mirror. But as experts on the traumatic impacts of
these disasters, and the complex psychosocial and related factors in
disaster response, social workers have a unique professional obligation
to consider: How can we best prepare for the next pandemic?
Dr.
Osterholm, founding Director of the Center for Infectious Disease
Research and Policy and advisor to the Biden Administration on COVID-19
response, will discuss lessons learned from current and prior pandemics,
and the hard truths about what it will take to prevent a catastrophe
worse than COVID-19. Importantly, he will discuss the crucial leadership
role of social workers in pandemic preparedness and response. What do
these trends this mean for our preparedness—as a profession and as a
society—for the next pandemic? How can social workers continue to play a
leadership role in preventing further harms and losses due to COVID-19?
Learning Objectives:
- Provide an update on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, now in Year 5;
- Discuss the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for preparedness for the next pandemic; and,
- Identify opportunities for leadership and action by micro-, mezzo- and macro-level social workers.
Speakers:
- Michael
Osterholm, PhD, MPH, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease
Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota
- Anna
C. Mangum, MSW, MPH, Senior Health Strategist, with the Health Behavior
Research and Training Institute at the University of Texas/Austin Steve
Hicks School of Social Work
- Moderator: Gwen Bouie-Haynes, PhD, LMSW, Connect to End COVID-19, Special Populations Coordinator
Register for complimentary webinar, “COVID-19 Year 5: Are We Prepared for the Next Pandemic?”
This
project and webinar presentation are supported by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling
$3.3 million with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those
of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of,
nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Did
you know the @CDC recommends adults ages 65 years and older get an
additional updated 2023-2024 #COVID19 vaccine dose, which can provide
increased protection to older adults, who are at highest risk of severe
illness due to COVID-19. According to the CDC, individuals with
underlying conditions, advanced age, or higher-risk circumstances may
benefit the most. Learn more:
https://bit.ly/3USor5D
2024 Child, Adolescent and Adult Immunization Schedule MMWRs Released
- MMWR published two reports summarizing 2024 updates to CDC Immunization Schedules:
- The 2024
Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule includes new recommendations
for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, RSV monoclonal antibody,
Mpox vaccine, 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, and pentavalent
meningococcal vaccine.
- The 2024 Adult Immunization Schedule
includes new recommendations for RSV vaccine, Mpox vaccine, and
pentavalent meningococcal vaccine.
- Both schedules also include
updated recommendations for 2023-2024 formula COVID-19 vaccine,
influenza vaccines, and inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV). The
resources below can help patients understand recommended vaccines for
adults and children:
Updated
Guidance for Healthcare Providers on Increased Supply of Nirsevimab to
Protect Young Children from Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
during the 2023–2024 Respiratory Virus Season
NASW has put out many resources that provide guidance during this
challenging time. Some available resources that might address your
questions include:
As
you are likely aware, ACIP met yesterday and strongly supported new
recommendations to simplify covid-19 vaccinations. The following message
which followed that meeting provides straightforward and simplified
recommendations you can share with your members:
Following FDA regulatory action yesterday,
CDC has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and
allow more flexibility for people at higher risk who want the option to
receive an additional COVID-19 vaccine dose.
CDC’s
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met today
to discuss these COVID-19 vaccine recommendation changes, and the
associated implications and implementation. Although there was no vote
at this meeting, ACIP members expressed their support for these
recommendations.
These changes include:
- CDC’s
new recommendations allow an additional updated (bivalent) vaccine dose
for adults ages 65 years and older and additional doses for people who
are immunocompromised. This allows more flexibility for healthcare
providers to administer additional doses to immunocompromised patients
as needed.
- Monovalent (original) COVID-19 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for use in the United States.
- CDC
recommends that everyone ages 6 years and older receive an updated
(bivalent) mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they previously
completed their (monovalent) primary series.
oIndividuals
ages 6 years and older who have already received an updated mRNA
vaccine do not need to take any action unless they are 65 years or older
or immunocompromised.
oFor
young children, multiple doses continue to be recommended and will vary
by age, vaccine, and which vaccines were previously received.
Alternatives
to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines remain available for people who cannot or
will not receive an mRNA vaccine. CDC’s recommendations for use of
(monovalent) Novavax or Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19
vaccines were not affected by the changes made today.
CDC
and ACIP will continue to monitor COVID-19 disease levels and vaccine
effectiveness in the months ahead and look forward to additional
discussion around potential updates this fall.
In the coming days, CDC will update our website, including the Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States and additional COVID-19 vaccine webpages.
PHEB and P4VE Partners Shine at APHA 2023
- The 2023 American Public Health Association (APHA) Meeting and Expo
in Atlanta, GA (November 12-15) was an opportunity for public health
professionals from around the U.S. and beyond to connect with peers and
share promising practices in their field.
- This year’s meeting included short films and oral and poster presentations from nearly two dozen PHEB and P4VE partners.
They presented on vaccine equity topics, including training physician
ambassadors, responding to misinformation on social media, incorporating
community feedback into program design, and more. It was gratifying to
see the P4VE program logo on partners’ slides, posters, and even their
conference badges!
- After working together virtually in the P4VE
Learning Community for years, being able to connect with other P4VE and
PHEB partners in person was especially exciting, and partners enjoyed
attending one another’s presentations and gathering for a partner happy
hour.
- Check out this slideshow of photos from the meeting. Congratulations to all the partners who participated and thank you for sharing your work and representing P4VE and PHEB!
National Influenza Vaccination Week
- National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW)
is December 4-8. This NIVW, we would like to showcase the incredible
work of P4VE partners to increase vaccine uptake and vaccine equity
through
Flu Fighters profiles on the CDC website.
- If you’re interested in being promoted as a Flu Fighter or would like to nominate someone, please email Claire McCreavy. The Flu Fighters team will work with you to create a graphic and promote the profile on CDC Flu’s Twitter/X channel. Let’s fight flu together!
2023 - 2024 Influenza Season Key Points
- Flu activity continues to increase in most parts of the country,
most notably in the South Central, Southeast, Mountain, and West Coast
regions. As of November 18, 2023, 150.63 million doses of flu vaccine
have been distributed in the United States. Check out this
spotlight on how vaccination lags.
- Last week, CDC posted a spotlight
on the new study that estimates that flu vaccination reduced the risk
of flu-related emergency department and urgent care visits and
hospitalizations by almost half (40-48%) among children and adolescents
during the 2022-2023 season.
- For the latest information, please visit CDC Respiratory Virus Updates.
CDC’s Commitment to Vaccine Equity and COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake
- On November 16, CDC posted the first detailed estimates of who has gotten updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall. Here’s the bottom line: COVID-19 vaccine uptake is lower than we’d like to see, and most people will be without the added protection that can reduce the severity of COVID-19.
- Read more about COVID-19 vaccine uptake and vaccine equity in this blog.
- National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW),
observed from December 4-8 this year, is fast approaching. NIVW is a
national awareness week focused on highlighting the importance of
influenza vaccination. For NIVW, we would like to showcase the
incredible work of P4VE partners to increase vaccine uptake and vaccine
equity through
Flu Fighters profiles on the CDC website.
- If you’re interested in being promoted as a Flu Fighter or would like to nominate someone, please email Claire McCreavy at rua5@cdc.gov.
The CDC Influenza Division's Communications Team could write a Flu
Fighter profile about you or someone you nominated. Or, if you prefer,
you can submit completed profiles in the same format as the existing
Flu Fighters profiles.
- The team will work with you to create a graphic and promote the profile on CDC Flu's social media channel. Take a look at some of the Flu Fighter profiles from organizations such as Vaccinate Your Family and Families Fighting Flu. Let's fight flu together!
2023 - 2024 Influenza Season Key Points
- Flu activity is increasing in most parts of the country, most
noticeably in the South Central, Southeast, and West Coast regions. As
of October 28, 2023, 145.42 million doses of flu vaccine have been
distributed in the United States. These key points are meant to support
consistent messaging around influenza and can be shared with partners;
however, they should not be posted in any public facing web content.
- Last week, CDC posted the first preliminary in-season burden estimates of the US 2023-2024 season, which you can see here.
- Ahead of Thanksgiving, read this blog from the CDC on what you should know about respiratory viruses during the holidays, and how you can be sure to stay healthy!
- CDC is posting updates on respiratory viruses every week; for the latest information, please visit CDC Respiratory Virus Updates.
NEW RESOURCES: BACK TO SCHOOL AND NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH
BACK TO SCHOOL
CDC data show that kindergartener vaccination coverage
has steadily declined for all vaccines over the past two school years
from 95% to 93% nationally and by as much as 10% in some jurisdictions.
This is the lowest that we’ve seen kindergarten routine vaccination
coverage nationally in the last decade.
To support getting school-aged children back on track with their routine immunizations as a part of “Back to School,” CDC is:
- Launching a nationwide “Back-to-School” Campaign
with digital ads that will run from July through September 2023. The
digital ads aim to keep routine child vaccinations top of mind among
parents of school-aged children. All
communication resources,
such as 8.5 x 11 flyers and social media posts, are downloadable and
adaptable should partners want to disseminate them directly through your
websites, offices, and social media channels. They are available in
English and Spanish.
- Calling on health care professionals, education professionals and school leaders,
as trusted sources of information for parents and guardians, to support
getting children caught up on their school vaccinations
- Providing evidence-based strategies and tools to support catch-up efforts. CDC resources can be accessed on the Let’s RISE webpage and in the Back To School calls to action. Additionally, the Public Health Foundation has developed a new toolkit with actionable resources for education professionals.
What Can You Do?
- Raise
awareness about declines in kindergarten vaccination coverage and the
need to get school vaccination coverage back on track.
- Let members know about CDC’s “Back To School” campaign, CDC tools, and partner education toolkit.
- Encourage
members to download and display “Back to School” printable vaccination
catch-up flyers and post digital content to your organization, clinic,
or school websites and social media channels.
- Send questions about the “Back to School” resources and activities to Angie Robertson (ftt7@cdc.gov) and Kathleen Holmes (ino2@cdc.gov).
Updated COVID-19 Booster Eligibility for Children 6 Months - 4 Year
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- NASW National Website, Connect to End COVID-19 Training Page (includes this new webinar): Vaccine Confidence Training for Social Workers
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Get the training about the COVID-19 vaccine so you can promote vaccine confidence, access, and uptake in your community.
www.socialworkers.org
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Also providing the link to our July 27 SmartBrief Spotlight Newsletter (paid advertisement).
It deployed, today, to approximately 63,000 SmartBrief subscribers and
includes much of the information we have been deploying in
communications in recent months.
What’s the Hubbub?
New on the Vaccine Resource Hub* (VRH):
- ‘Celebrate the Big Moments Together’: This graphic for social media,
developed by HHS, promotes seeking out COVID-19 tests, treatments, and
vaccinations to allow for safe celebrations of big moments like
graduation.
Feel free to download and share with your community!
- Promoting Vaccines in the LGBTQ+ Community. A collection of factsheets, flyers, and social media graphics
help increase confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in the
LGBTQ+ community. It includes information from CDC and culturally
tailored materials from the HHS COVID-19 public education campaign and
its team of multicultural experts.
- Call for Men's Health Content. With
Father's Day and Men's Health Week around the corner, we'd love to
feature your resources – social media graphics, videos, factsheets, or
other relevant content – encouraging men and fathers to get vaccinated.
Be sure to submit your resources here!
Non-P4VE partners can submit resources by emailing them to info@vaccineresourcehub.org.
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Vax Ambassadors: Immunity for Your Community
May 17, 7 PM ET
Join
Voices for Vaccines for a lively discussion around community immunity
and why it matters. Learn the nuts and bolts of community immunity, how
to teach others about it, and how to raise immunization rates to bring
immunity to your community. By the end of this session, you will learn
concrete steps to create community immunity where you live.
Register here.
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American Indian and Alaska Native Behavioral Health Center of Excellence
The
purpose of the AIAN Center of Excellence program is to advance the
behavioral health equity of American Indians and Alaska Natives. It is
expected that the recipient will develop and disseminate
culturally-informed, evidence-based behavioral health information and
provide technical assistance and training on issues related to
addressing behavioral health disparities in AIAN communities.
For more information.
Deadline: May 26
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- On March 16th, CDC expanded its recommendation
to allow children ages 6 months through 4 years who previously
completed the full 3-dose monovalent Pfizer COVID-19 primary vaccination
series to now receive a booster dose of Pfizer’s updated (bivalent)
COVID-19 vaccine.
- This
change only applies to the approximately 350,000 children who were
early adopters of Pfizer’s 3-dose COVID-19 vaccine primary series.
However, the update means that all children in this age group are now
eligible to receive an updated vaccine, either through completion of
their primary series or through a booster dose.
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Adolescent Immunization Action Week takes place April 3 – 7. CDC will promote the importance of adolescent vaccination with social
media to parents and health care providers. Unity Consortium has
developed a toolkit with resources and plans for each day of the week.
There’s more information on
CDC’s web page and Unity’s web site.
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CDC Updates and Resources
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Any updates on H5N1 bird flu? On March 17th, CDC published a Technical Report online summarizing the H5N1 bird flu situation in the U.S. and CDC’s response: Technical Report: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses (cdc.gov).
CDC also posted a web spotlight
on a workshop held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this week organized
jointly by the Pan American Health Organization, the World Health
Organization, and the Pan American Foot and Mouth Disease Center, to
discuss improving the region’s capacity to detect and respond to avian
influenza A H5 outbreaks in wild birds and poultry.
What’s the ACIP and how do they make recommendations? Understanding the ACIP and How Vaccine Recommendations are Made in the US
video is short and engaging as it explains how the Advisory Committee
on Immunization Practices (ACIP) plays a critical role in protecting the
nation’s health. This tool is a great way to build understanding about
the process the ACIP uses in developing and approving vaccine
recommendations. Learn who makes up the ACIP, how recommendations are
made, and why these recommendations become the standards of care in the
U.S.
National Infant Immunization Week, which takes place April 24 – 30. CDC is activating “Let’s Play Catch Up” a mini-digital campaign
throughout April, May, and June to help address declines in coverage, as
demonstrated in the findings from the January MMWRs on NIS-Child Survey
data and kindergarten vaccination coverage. This is a part of our
“Let’s Rise” initiative
and we look forward to sharing those updated resources with you all
soon. Planning is also underway for a Back-to-School/”Let’s Catch Up”
campaign July – September, so stay tuned for more information.
What's new in CDC's COVID Data Tracker?
Let’s Spring into Action! Recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines
for kids can be confusing. The pediatric vaccines and boosters were
introduced by age group, and there are slightly different
recommendations by manufacturer and for children who are
immunocompromised. Children of different ages in the same family might
not have the same COVID-19 vaccine schedules. The new guidance will make
it easier to figure out if your kids are
up to date or when they should get their next shot.
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Don't forget to check out...
Want to learn more about addressing misinformation and facilitating health behaviors? The
National Nurse-Led Care Consortium has an upcoming 2-part Learning
Collaborative Series happening April 14th and 28th at 1-2:30 PM EST.
During the pandemic, misinformation about COVID-19 and the vaccine made
pandemic management even more challenging. Misinformation was the
primary reason for COVID vaccine hesitance. This 2-part series will
highlight the relationship between health literacy and medical
misinformation and the factors influencing a person's vulnerability to
misinformation. Participants will be able to practice communication
skills to address the misinformation and facilitate healthy behaviors.
Learn more and register for the event. [Note: 1.5 CME/CNE credits are being offered per session]
How are heart disease and COVID-19 connected? Join
the free Zoom webinar on March 28th at 6-7:30 PM EST to learn about how
heart disease & COVID-19 are connected, how to stay vigilant for
our heart health, and how to get involved to promote heart research and
vaccine equity in our communities!
Register for this event.
Hear more about adverse events. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will
review the epidemiological, clinical, and biological evidence regarding
the relationship between COVID-19 vaccines and specific adverse events,
as well as the relationship between intramuscular administration of
vaccines and shoulder injuries. A virtual public comment session will be
held on Thursday, March 30th from 12-1:15 PM ET.
The livestream of the event will be available.
A Conversation about Vaccination with Young Advocates
Join
us for a webinar with teen vaccination advocates moderated by Dr.
Chelsea Clinton and featuring Dr. Paul Offit. April 4th @ 12PM ET.
Register for Webinar Here
Dr.
Clinton and Dr. Offit will discuss challenges in closing the gap in
adolescent vaccination and talk with teen advocates about their needs
and challenges in helping adolescents advocate for their health.
Looking for events and funding opportunities? Check your inbox for a message with the subject, “Your Partnering Quick Update”
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We
thank all our partners for their efforts in public health. COVID-19 has
brought great challenges that have tested all of us, and we appreciate
all the hard work that you continue to put forth.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd Atlanta, GA 30329 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: 888-232-6348
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Please find recent COVID-19-related news headlines of note:
AP News: FDA Clears Extra COVID Booster for Some High-Risk Americans
https://apnews.com/article/covid19-vaccine-booster-bivalent-a80a6f3dbb39e66053e2b7129077f43b
FDA Authorizes Additional Omicron Covid Booster for Seniors and People with Weak Immune Systems
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/18/covid-seniors-immunocompromised-can-receive-additional-omicron-shots.html
What Experts Want You to Know About Arcturus, the New COVID Variant
Arcturus Is the New COVID Variant of Concern—What to Know (prevention.com)
Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Shown to be Highly Effective in Reducing Deaths and Hospitalizations
Bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine shown to be highly effective in reducing deaths and hospitalizations (medicalxpress.com)
How Often Should People Get COVID Boosters? – Scientific American
How Often Should People Get COVID Boosters? - Scientific American
https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Ethics-Education-and-Resources/Ethics-8/Coronavirus-8-Ethical-Considerations-for-Social-Workers,
https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=evgx77RtVLI%3d&portalid=0,
https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Infectious-Diseases/Coronavirus/Telehealth
We have an additional set of tips on “ethical considerations when
providing telehealth” that will be available. In addition, the
standards in the
Code remain relevant and are a great resource. As you may know, many of the new standards are related to the use of technology.
Finally, If a person has a specific question, we continue to provide
ethics consultations 4 days per week. You can always direct questions
to the ethics consultation resource at
https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Ethics-Education-and-Resources/Ethics-Consultations.
NASW-KY Chapter COVID-19 Resources and Links:
https://govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19
Hospitals:https://www.officialusa.com/stateguides/health/hospitals/kentucky.html
Schools:Kentucky Department of Education Covid Information and Resources:https://education.ky.gov/comm/Pages/COVID-19-Updates.aspx
Kentucky colleges, universities, and technical/junior colleges:
https://kctcs.edu/our-colleges/
https://www.universityreview.org/kentucky-colleges/
http://cpe.ky.gov/campuses/state.html
Criminal Legal system:
Kentucky Court of Justice:
https://kycourts.gov/pages/index.aspx
Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet:
https://justice.ky.gov/Departments-Agencies/GMD/Pages/cjsac.aspx
Child Welfare:
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services:
https://chfs.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
KY Department of Behavioral Health and Residential Services:
https://dbhdid.ky.gov/ddid/scl-services.aspx
Mental Health:https://www.rtor.org/directory/mental-health-kentucky/
https://mhttcnetwork.org/centers/southeast-mhttc/kentucky-state-mental-health-resources
www.mhaky.org
www.namiky.org
https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/stateprofiles-providers/kentucky/index.html
Faith based communities:
http://www.kycouncilofchurches.org/coalitions-partners
Kentucky libraries and resource centers:
https://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/Pages/LibraryDirectory.aspx
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HHCK Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky COVID19 Resources and Services:
https://www.hhck.org/covid19-response
**Kentucky Refugee and Immigrant Resources and Services:
https://louisville.edu/law/bhrap/for-service-providers/noncitizen-and-refugee-services-inkentucky#:~:text=Kentucky%20Office%20for%20Refugees%20Services%3A%20Refuge%20resettlement%20services,community%20resources%2C%20elder%20services%2C%20%22Hearts%20and%20Hands%22%2C%20an
**Kentucky Area Agency on Aging Resources:
Aging & Disability Resource Center:
https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dail/Pages/adrc.aspx
Area Agencies on Aging & Independent Living
https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dail/Pages/aaail.aspx
Resources for individuals who work in long term care settings:
https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oig/dhc/Pages/cvltc.aspx
**COVID toolkit for pregnant people, babies and new parents:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/toolkits/pregnant-peopleand-new-parents.html
Kentucky has reduced restrictions on telehealth services to ensure that needed services are provied to vulnerable populations.
COVID resources for individuals with allergies, asthma and related conditions, including vaccines for children/ https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/health-a-z/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-resources/https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/Pages/vfc.aspx
**How to find a vaccine sight via text message:00000000000
(English) Text your zip code to GETVAX-438829 to receive 3 vaccine locations near you.
(Spanish) Text your zip code to VACUNA-822862 to receive 3 vaccine locations in your area.
**Kentucky Health Center COVID-19 Survey Summary Report-HRSA Health Centers:Patients by Race and EthnicityLatest data from June 3, 2022
https://bphc.hrsa.gov/data-reporting/health-center-covid-19-survey/ky
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**KY Social Work Associations across Kentucky worked together to provide resources and share information about COVID19 on websites and Facebook:
Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work:https://www.kscsw.org/
Kentucky Association for School Social Workers:https://www.kassw.org/
National Association for Black Social Workers – Bowling Green and Central Kentucky chapters
Kentucky Association of Social Work Educators:https://www.facebook.com/groups/137343793693405/
Kentucky Social Work Advocacy Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kswan/
National Association of Social Workers – Kentucky chapter:brosen.naswky@socialworkers.org
Kentucky Board of Social Work:https://bsw.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
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- Identify local/state vaccine confidence community outreach efforts already underway:
https://govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19
The COVID-19 Hotline (800) 722-5725 can answer general COVID-19 and vaccine questions. Live agents are available:
Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm EST
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Kentucky Coronavirus Monitoring
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has coordinated state guidance with the recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As CDC transitions to the new “COVID-19 Community Level” model that uses the number of new COVID-19 cases in each county, percent of hospital capacity devoted to COVID-19 patients and the number of new patients with COVID-19 admitted to the hospital in the past week, KDPH will be using this tool to help Kentuckians be informed of the COVID-19 impact in their communities. KDPH created the Community Level COVID-19 Guidance to align with the new community level model. This guidance provides Kentuckians with actions to take related to their local level of community burden. KDPH will continue to closely monitor COVID-19 data and provide weekly updates on the KDPH COVID-19 website. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation as we learn to live with COVID-19 and work to keep Kentuckians safe. For more information on the new tool provided by CDC, please visit the CDC website: COVID-19 by County.
The COVID-19 Hotline (800) 722-5725 can answer general COVID-19 vaccine questions.
- Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC
View CDC FAQs
- Kentucky Department for Pubic Health Guidance
Learn More
- How to talk about COVID-19 vaccines with friends and family
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- COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard & Data
View the Kentucky Covid-19 Vaccine Dashboard for vaccine data and interactive map.
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- Vaccine Provider Guidance
Kentucky’s guidance and resources for vaccine providers.
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- Have you lost or misplaced the card you were given when you received your COVID-19 vaccine?
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KENTUCKY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS: NASW-KY has compiled a 60 page list of every health department in Kentucky as a resource for social workers.The website is extensive and offers updated information about Covid safety and vaccinations:
https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dafm/Pages/lhd.aspx
Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund:
The Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund is offering tenants help paying past due rent and utility bills. Learn more about the program and submit an application.
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The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks and food programs helps millions of people find food and grocery help in their communities every year. Connect with your local food bank to learn about upcoming free food distributions and to apply for national food programs.
https://www.feedingamerica.org/search/node?&q=kentuckyBottom of Form
Resources
COVID-19 Related Actions taken by Gov. Andy Beshear
FEMA Funeral Assistance Program
Telehealth Program
COVID-19 Survivor Support Information
FDA: Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019
KDPH Food Safety Branch
Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH)
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Wonderful resources from Mental Health America of Kentucky:
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https://www.ncchc.org/blog/covid-19-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know-in-corrections