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  • Augusta Health Vaccine Clinic Update: January 24, 2022

    Augusta Health Vaccine Clinic Update: January 24, 2022

    Current Vaccination Dose Count at Augusta Health:

    • Total doses given at Augusta Health Vaccination Clinics: 111,519
    • Community members fully-vaccinated at AH Vaccination Clinics: 46,986
    • Boosters 21,466
    • Children age 5-11 2,962

    Current COVID Situation
    We are experiencing a very high level of COVID-19 activity in our community and at Augusta Health.

    Our Augusta Health testing positivity rate for the week of January 16-22 was 52.3{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c}. Our current inpatient COVID-19 census is 48, with eight deaths over the past week.

    In the 24 hours preceding 9:00 am on Monday, January 24, 95 new positive cases of COVID were diagnosed at Augusta Health testing sites. It was again a busy weekend at the testing sites with 111 positives reported Sunday morning, 192 positives reported Saturday morning and 196 positives reported Friday morning. Today, 89 Augusta Health employees are absent with illness.

    Augusta Health is working to pivot its clinical COVID focus to aggressive outpatient management. In addition to the significant vaccination efforts, Augusta Health is treating infected patients who meet criteria with Monoclonal Antibody infusions (MABS) when supplies are available. MABS infusion follows a positive COVID test and a physician referral.

    Last week, Augusta Health received limited doses of Strovimab, so the number of infusions was also limited. There were 53 patients infused, for a total of 930 patients since the clinic was opened. Less than 5{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c} of those who receive a MABS infusion need to be admitted to the hospital later. Augusta Health expects to receive 78 doses this week.

    Please vaccinate, wear masks indoors even if vaccinated, wash hands frequently and stay socially distant from others when possible. Vaccination is the most effective way to reduce spread of COVID and to protect yourself from severe COVID that requires hospitalization.

    Vaccination Eligibility
    Augusta Health is vaccinating everyone age 5 and older who lives, works or goes to school in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for individuals age 18 and over. Pfizer vaccine is authorized for individuals age 5 and older; a parent or legal guardian must be present to consent to vaccination of those under the age of 18. Booster criteria vary by vaccine, so please be aware of the criteria for the vaccine selected.

    Children Age 5-11 years old:
    To ensure patient safety and in awareness of the different dosage for the 5-11 year old age group, there are separate clinics for ages 5-11 only at the on-campus location. Again, a parent or legal guardian must be present to consent to vaccination of those under the age of 18.
    Please make appointments at vaccinate.augustahealth.com

    Booster Eligibility Information:
    Anyone over the age of 12 can receive third-dose COVID-19 booster shots. Children age 5-11 who are immunocompromised or immune suppressed can also receive a booster.

    When can you get the booster?

    • At least 5 months after you completed your Pfizer or Moderna series
      • Either the Pfizer or Moderna series, you can get a 3rd dose in 28 days
    • At least 2 months after Johnson & Johnson vaccination

    Which booster can you get?

    • If you are age 18 or older, you can get any booster shot you prefer.

    • If you are age 12 or older, you can get a Pfizer booster.

    PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR VACCINE/BOOSTER at vaccinate.augustahealth.com.

    For patient safety concerns, vaccines will be offered on specific days. Please be sure make an appointment for a clinic that is offering the vaccine you want. If you are registering for a booster, and are switching vaccine, make an appointment for the type of booster you want. For example, if you originally received a Pfizer vaccine, but would like a Moderna booster, make an appointment in a Moderna clinic.

    If you have questions about eligibility, please call Augusta Health’s Vaccination Call Center at (540) 332-5122.

    Please bring your COVID Vaccination Record Card to the booster appointment.

    Vaccinations in Primary Care Offices
    Vaccinations for COVID-19 continue in all Augusta Medical Group primary care offices. Patients who prefer to receive a vaccination from their personal physician should contact their doctor’s office to be scheduled into the next available vaccination appointment block.

    Community-Based Clinics
    This week, Augusta Health’s Community Vaccination Team will be providing vaccines at Liberty Pint on Tuesday and Bridgewater College on Friday from 10 am – 1 pm. To date, more than 10,000 vaccines have been administered at clinics within vulnerable communities by the Augusta Health Task Force.

    Community organizations that would like to partner with Augusta Health for a Vaccination Clinic can contact VaccinationTaskForce [at] augustahealth.com for more information on the requirements.

    Large on-campus Vaccination Clinics
    Please make an appointment for on-campus clinics.
    Go to vaccinate.augustahealth.com to view the links and schedule an appointment. Information about new clinics, the links and the criteria for each link, are posted as available. On-campus clinics this week are:

    • Tuesday, January 25: Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Clinics from 3 pm to 7 pm for those age 18 and older.
      For first dose, second dose and booster dose available to those age 18 and older. Please verify criteria before registration.
    • Thursday, January 27: Pfizer Clinic FOR AGES 5-11 ONLY from 3 pm to 7 pm.
      This clinic is for those ages 5-11 only. A parent or guardian must be present to consent to vaccination of the child under the age of 18. The link is open at vaccinate.augustahealth.com
    • Friday, January 28: Pfizer Clinic from 9 am to 1 pm for those age 12 and older.
      For first dose and second dose available to those age 12 and older, booster dose available to those age 16 and older. A parent or guardian must be present to consent to vaccination of a child under the age of 18. Please verify criteria before registration.
    • Tuesday, February 1: Pfizer Clinic from 3 pm to 6 pm for those age 12 and older.
      For first dose and second dose available to those age 12 and older, booster dose available to those age 16 and older. A parent or guardian must be present to consent to vaccination of a child under the age of 18. Please verify criteria before registration.
    • Thursday, February 3: Pfizer Clinic from 9 am to 12 noon for those age 12 and older.
      For first dose and second dose available to those age 12 and older, booster dose available to those age 16 and older. A parent or guardian must be present to consent to vaccination of a child under the age of 18. Please verify criteria before registration.
    • Friday, February 4: Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Clinics from 9 am to 12 noon for those age 18 and older.
      For first dose, second dose and booster dose available to those age 18 and older. Please verify criteria before registration.

    The links are open at vaccinate.augustahealth.com

    Vaccination Call Center
    Not everyone has access to the internet. Others just have questions. For assistance, call Augusta Health’s Vaccination Call Center at (540) 332-5122. The Call Center is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm to answer questions and help to schedule vaccination appointments.

    Homebound patients are being vaccinated through a pilot program with Central Shenandoah EMS. Contact the Vaccination Call Center for more information.

    We appreciate our continued partnership with CSHD as we work together to provide vaccines to all in the community who need them.

  • Augusta Health Vaccine Clinic Update: December 30, 2021

    Augusta Health Vaccine Clinic Update: December 30, 2021

    Existing Condition
    Above the previous 24 several hours, COVID-19 levels in our community achieved an unparalleled significant. At Augusta Health and fitness, we have once again escalated our Surge Approach to satisfy these escalating volumes.

    Around the previous 4 times, our Augusta Well being tests positivity rate has risen to 35{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c}, which is a major maximize in excess of the earlier week and is expected to keep on being superior.

    Our current inpatient COVID-19 census is 29, with two fatalities given that Monday.

    In the 24 hrs preceding 9:00 am on Thursday, December 30, 171 new good scenarios of COVID ended up diagnosed at Augusta Wellness screening websites. This is a new document for daily constructive checks. The earlier record daily total was 120 on September 12, 2021.

    This substantial prevalence and positivity amount is straining the need for COVID tests at our Urgent Cares and escalating wait around occasions noticeably. Productive instantly, in purchase to permit us to prioritize people who need treatment method, Augusta Health and fitness Urgent Cares will only check those who have COVID signs and symptoms. This new coverage is steady with other area hospitals at this time. Remember to only go to Urgent Care for COVID-19 tests if you have indications of COVID. COVID-19 exams are accessible at regional pharmacies and as a home test for those people who do not have signs or symptoms.

    The Unexpected emergency Division really should be employed only by those with significant treatment wants.

    Augusta Wellness is reviewing its existing Visitation Policy and will post the revised plan on Monday.

    Augusta Overall health continues to align with the CDC’s isolation and quarantine guidance and tips for all those who check favourable or are uncovered to COVID-19. We advise all who might have been uncovered to follow the tips, too. These suggestions were updated on December 27.

    This weekend is New Year’s Eve, a time for celebration. Make sure you rejoice responsibly: Assess the chance for exposure to COVID-19 and adapt plans as essential to continue to keep oneself and every person in the community secure and healthful. Keep property if possible. Social distance, mask and wash arms usually.

    Prevention is even now the best choice to minimize the impression of COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, be sure to get vaccinated to cut down the severity of ailment, the hazard for hospitalization, and the stage of contagiousness.

    CDC Suggestions FOR ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE FOR COVID-19 for the Typical Population
    Introduced Monday, December 27, 2021

    IF YOU Examination Beneficial FOR COVID-19 (ISOLATE)
    Absolutely everyone, irrespective of vaccination status.

    • Continue to be house for 5 days.
    • If you have no signs or your signs are resolving soon after 5 times, you can leave your house.
    • Go on to wear a mask all-around some others for 5 more times.
      If you have a fever, go on to continue to be house till your fever resolves.

    IF YOU Were being Uncovered TO Another person WITH COVID-19 (QUARANTINE)
    If you:
    Have been boosted
    OR
    Accomplished the major collection of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine in just the past 6 months
    OR
    Completed the principal series of J&J vaccine inside the last 2 months

    • Use a mask around other folks for 10 times.
    • Examination on day 5, if doable.
      If you establish symptoms get a exam and remain home.

    If you:
    Done the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine in excess of 6 months back and are not boosted
    OR
    Concluded the key series of J&J in excess of 2 months back and are not boosted
    OR
    Are unvaccinated

    • Continue to be house for 5 times. After that keep on to wear a mask all around some others for 5 added times.
    • If you cannot quarantine you ought to put on a mask for 10 times.
    • Examination on day 5 if probable.
      If you develop indicators get a test and keep house

    CDC’s up to date suggestions for isolation and quarantine harmony what we know about the unfold of the virus and the protection delivered by vaccination and booster doses. These updates ensure people can properly continue on their daily lives. Prevention is our most effective selection: get vaccinated, get boosted, dress in a mask in community indoor options in spots of significant and significant group transmission, and consider a take a look at prior to you gather.”

    Supply: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-advice.html)

  • Augusta Health Vaccine Clinic Update: November 22, 2021

    Augusta Health Vaccine Clinic Update: November 22, 2021

    In partnership with the Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD), Augusta Health continues community vaccinations for COVID-19.

    Current Vaccination Dose Count at Augusta Health:

    • Total doses given at Augusta Health Vaccination Clinics: 102,167
    • Community member fully-vaccinated at AH Vaccination Clinics: 45,227
    • Boosters 14,753
    • Children age 5-11 1,144

    Current Situation
    Our community numbers and statistics remain steady just before the holiday weekend.

    Our Augusta Health testing positivity rate is 14{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c}. Our current inpatient COVID-19 census is 10, with two deaths over the past week. The percentage of our COVID-19 patients who are critical care/ICU level patients is 40{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c} of hospitalized COVID patients.

    In the 24 hours preceding 9:00 am on Monday, November 22, 9 new positive cases of COVID were diagnosed at Augusta Health testing sites.

    Please vaccinate, wear masks indoors even if vaccinated, wash hands frequently and stay socially distant from others when possible—especially during indoor Thanksgiving gatherings.

    Thanksgiving Thoughts
    At Thanksgiving, we all pause to remember the reasons we have to be grateful. There are so many things we have learned since the start of the pandemic—things that give us hope. This Thanksgiving, we are grateful that:

    • We know how to care for COVID patients.
    • We know who is vulnerable and how to protect them.
    • We have COVID vaccines that can prevent hospitalization and death.
    • The COVID vaccines are safe, free and readily available.
    • Herd immunity is developing through both vaccines and infections.
    • We know that wearing masks and social distancing can protect others when COVID is prevalent.
    • We have monoclonal antibodies that reduce hospitalizations.
    • A new oral anti-viral medicine (Molnupiravir) is coming, which reduces hospitalizations by 50{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c}.

    We wish you a healthy and happy Thanksgiving.

    Vaccination Eligibility
    Augusta Health is vaccinating everyone age 5 and older who lives, works or goes to school in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for individuals age 18 and over. Pfizer vaccine is authorized for individuals age 5 and older; a parent or legal guardian must be present to consent to vaccination of those under the age of 18. Booster criteria vary by vaccine, so please be aware of the criteria for the vaccine selected.

    Children Age 5-11 years old:
    To ensure patient safety and in awareness of the different dosage for the 5-11 year old age group, there are separate clinics for ages 5-11 only at the on-campus location. Again, a parent or legal guardian must be present to consent to vaccination of those under the age of 18.

    Please make appointments at vaccinate.augustahealth.com

    Booster Eligibility Information:
    Anyone over the age of 18 can receive third-dose COVID-19 booster shots.

    When can you get the booster?

    • At least 6 months after you completed your Pfizer or Moderna series
      • If you’re immune suppressed and have completed either the Pfizer or Moderna series, you can get a 3rd dose in 28 days
    • At least 2 months after Johnson & Johnson vaccination

    Which booster can you get?
    • You can get any booster shot you prefer.

    PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR VACCINE/BOOSTER at vaccinate.augustahealth.com.

    For patient safety concerns, vaccines will be offered on specific days. Please be sure make an appointment for a clinic that is offering the vaccine you want. If you are registering for a booster, and are switching vaccine, make an appointment for the type of booster you want. For example, if you originally received a Pfizer vaccine, but would like a Moderna booster, make an appointment in a Moderna clinic.

    If you have questions about eligibility, please call Augusta Health’s Vaccination Call Center at (540) 332-5122.

    Please bring your COVID Vaccination Record Card to the booster appointment.

    Vaccinations in Primary Care Offices
    Vaccinations for COVID-19 continue in all Augusta Medical Group primary care offices. Patients who prefer to receive a vaccination from their personal physician should contact their doctor’s office to be scheduled into the next available vaccination appointment block.

    Community-Based Clinics
    This week, Augusta Health’s Community Vaccination Team is providing boosters and vaccinations at schools and to other vulnerable populations in shelters, congregate living communities and apartment neighborhoods.

    Community organizations that would like to partner with Augusta Health for a Vaccination Clinic can contact VaccinationTaskForce [at] augustahealth.com for more information on the requirements.

    Large on-campus Vaccination Clinics
    Please make an appointment for on-campus clinics.

    Go to vaccinate.augustahealth.com to view the links and schedule an appointment. Information about new clinics, the links and the criteria for each link, are posted as available. On-campus clinics this week are:

    • Monday, November 22: Pfizer Clinic for ages 12 and over from 9 am to 1 pm.
      For first dose, second dose or booster of Pfizer vaccine; available to those age 12 and older. Please verify criteria for boosters. A parent or guardian must be present to consent to vaccination of a child under the age of 18. The link is open at vaccinate.augustahealth.com
    • Tuesday, November 23: Pfizer Clinic FOR AGES 5-11 ONLY from 3 pm to 7 pm.
      This clinic is for those ages 5-11 only. A parent or guardian must be present to consent to vaccination of the child under the age of 18. The link is open at vaccinate.augustahealth.com

    THANKSGIVING BREAK

    • Thursday, December 2: Moderna Clinic and Johnson & Johnson Clinic from 9 am to 1 pm.
      For first dose, second dose or booster of Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines; available to those age 18 and older. Please verify criteria for boosters and register for the desired vaccine.
      The links are open at vaccinate.augustahealth.com
    • Thursday, December 2: Pfizer Clinic for ages 12 and over from 3 pm to 7 pm.
      For first dose, second dose or booster of Pfizer vaccine; available to those age 12 and older. Please verify criteria for boosters. A parent or guardian must be present to consent to vaccination of a child under the age of 18. The link is open at vaccinate.augustahealth.com

    Vaccination Call Center
    Not everyone has access to the internet. Others just have questions. For assistance, call Augusta Health’s Vaccination Call Center at (540) 332-5122. The Call Center is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm to answer questions and help to schedule vaccination appointments.

    Homebound patients are being vaccinated through a pilot program with Central Shenandoah EMS. Contact the Vaccination Call Center for more information.

    We appreciate our continued partnership with CSHD as we work together to provide vaccines to all in the community who need them.

  • Augusta Health Vaccine Clinic Update: November 8, 2021

    Augusta Health Vaccine Clinic Update: November 8, 2021

    In partnership with the Central Shenandoah Wellbeing District (CSHD), Augusta Health and fitness continues local community vaccinations for COVID-19.

    Present Vaccination Dose Count at Augusta Wellbeing:

    • Complete doses provided at Augusta Wellbeing Vaccination Clinics: 98,842
    • Community member entirely-vaccinated at AH Vaccination Clinics: 45,118
    • Boosters for the immunocompromised 12,194

    Present-day Situation
    Our local community quantities and data continue their optimistic developments.

    The statistical COVID data displays a decrease in prevalence throughout our location our Augusta Health screening positivity is now at 11{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c}. Our latest inpatient COVID-19 census is 11, with three deaths in excess of the past week. The share of our COVID-19 sufferers who are essential treatment/ICU level people stays at about 20{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c} of hospitalized COVID people.

    In the 24 several hours previous 9:00 am on Monday, November 8, 10 new positive cases of COVID were being identified at Augusta Health screening web-sites.

    Make sure you vaccinate, use masks indoors even if vaccinated, clean palms frequently and stay socially distant from other individuals when probable. As the winter season holidays solution, and celebrations transfer indoors, these methods will become even far more important to avert an additional surge in COVID scenarios.

    Vaccination Eligibility
    Augusta Health and fitness is vaccinating everyone age 5 and older who life, operates or goes to faculty in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are approved for individuals age 18 and over. Pfizer vaccine is approved for people today age 5 and older a guardian or authorized guardian need to be current to consent to vaccination of those beneath the age of 18.

    Young children Age 5-11 several years old:
    To guarantee affected individual basic safety and in consciousness of the unique dosage for the 5-11 12 months aged age team, there are individual clinics for ages 5-11 only at the on-campus site. Yet again, a mother or father or authorized guardian should be present to consent to vaccination of those below the age of 18.

    Remember to make appointments at vaccinate.augustahealth.com

    Booster Eligibility Facts:
    Two teams of earlier vaccinated individuals who can obtain 3rd-dose COVID-19 booster photographs.

    The 1st team is:

    • People today who are reasonably or severely immunocompromised (no proof of a health care ailment is essential at this time) and who
    • Have already obtained two doses of possibly the Pfizer vaccine or the Moderna vaccine and who
    • Obtained their 2nd dose of vaccine more than 28 times in the past.

    The requirements for the next group is a little bit extra advanced and are:

    For all those who received a Pfizer or Moderna collection and are:

    • Age 65 and more than
    • Age 18+ and live in a long-term treatment facility
    • Age 18+ and are immune suppressed
    • Age 18+ with underlying health-related circumstances
    • Age 18+ who function or stay in a superior-possibility placing

    For all those who received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine and are:

    When can you get the booster?

    • At minimum 6 months soon after you finished your Pfizer or Moderna sequence
      • If you might be immune suppressed and have accomplished both the Pfizer or Moderna sequence, you can get a 3rd dose in 28 times
    • At least 2 months after Johnson & Johnson vaccination

    Which booster can you get?

    • You can get any booster shot you choose if you meet the higher than requirements.

    Make sure you MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR VACCINE/BOOSTER at vaccinate.augustahealth.com.

    For affected individual security fears, vaccines will be available on unique days. Please be guaranteed make an appointment for a clinic that is supplying the vaccine you want. If you are registering for a booster, and are switching vaccine, make an appointment for the kind of booster you want. For example, if you at first acquired a Pfizer vaccine, but would like a Moderna booster, make an appointment in a Moderna clinic.

    If you have inquiries about eligibility, make sure you get in touch with Augusta Health’s Vaccination Get in touch with Centre at (540) 332-5122.

    Remember to carry your COVID Vaccination File Card to the booster appointment.

    Vaccinations in Major Treatment Places of work
    Vaccinations for COVID-19 go on in all Augusta Professional medical Team major care places of work. People who choose to get a vaccination from their personal doctor should speak to their doctor’s office to be scheduled into the following obtainable vaccination appointment block.

    Group-Dependent Clinics
    This week, Augusta Health’s Local community Vaccination Workforce is supplying boosters and vaccinations at colleges and to other vulnerable populations in shelters, congregate living communities and apartment neighborhoods.

    Neighborhood businesses that would like to spouse with Augusta Overall health for a Vaccination Clinic can contact VaccinationTaskForce [at] augustahealth.com for a lot more data on the specifications.

    Large on-campus Vaccination Clinics
    Please make an appointment for on-campus clinics.

    Go to vaccinate.augustahealth.com to see the one-way links and schedule an appointment. Information about new clinics, the one-way links and the requirements for each and every website link, are posted as offered. On-campus clinics this 7 days are:

    • Tuesday, November 9: Moderna Clinic and Johnson & Johnson Clinic from 3 pm to 7 pm.
      For 1st dose, second dose or booster of Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines readily available to individuals age 18 and older. Be sure to verify criteria for boosters and sign up for the desired vaccine.
      The one-way links are open at vaccinate.augustahealth.com
    • Wednesday, November 10: Pfizer Clinic FOR AGES 5-11 ONLY from 3 pm to 7 pm.
      This clinic is for individuals ages 5-11 only. A parent or guardian have to be present to consent to vaccination of the kid less than the age of 18. The link is open up at vaccinate.augustahealth.com
    • Thursday, November 11: Pfizer Clinic for ages 12 and over from 9 am to 1 pm.
      For first dose, next dose or booster of Pfizer vaccine available to individuals age 12 and older. Make sure you verify standards for boosters. A mother or father or guardian will have to be existing to consent to vaccination of a little one below the age of 18. The website link is open up at vaccinate.augustahealth.com
    • Friday, November 12: Moderna Clinic and Johnson & Johnson Clinic from 9 am to 1 pm.
      For very first dose, second dose or booster of Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines accessible to those people age 18 and more mature. Make sure you validate conditions for boosters and register for the wished-for vaccine.
      The inbound links are open at vaccinate.augustahealth.com
    • Saturday, November 13: Pfizer Clinic FOR AGES 5-11 ONLY from 9 am to 12 noon.
      This clinic is for these ages 5-11 only. A father or mother or guardian ought to be existing to consent to vaccination of the little one less than the age of 18. The url is open up at vaccinate.augustahealth.com

    Vaccination Connect with Centre
    Not every person has access to the world-wide-web. Other people just have queries. For support, call Augusta Health’s Vaccination Get in touch with Middle at (540) 332-5122. The Call Heart is staffed Monday by way of Friday from 8:00 am until finally 4:30 pm to response queries and assistance to plan vaccination appointments.

    Homebound people are getting vaccinated via a pilot system with Central Shenandoah EMS. Contact the Vaccination Connect with Centre for a lot more data.

    We take pleasure in our continued partnership with CSHD as we perform jointly to offer vaccines to all in the neighborhood who need them.

  • Augusta Health Vaccine Clinic Update: November 1, 2021

    Augusta Health Vaccine Clinic Update: November 1, 2021

    In partnership with the Central Shenandoah Health and fitness District (CSHD), Augusta Health and fitness carries on local community vaccinations for COVID-19.

    Current Vaccination Dose Count at Augusta Overall health:

    • Complete doses provided at Augusta Wellbeing Vaccination Clinics: 96,691
    • Neighborhood member thoroughly-vaccinated at AH Vaccination Clinics: 45,057
    • Boosters for the immunocompromised 10,753

    Present-day Condition
    Our group numbers and figures keep on their positive trends.

    The statistical COVID knowledge exhibits a decline in prevalence throughout our area our Augusta Health and fitness tests positivity is now at 13{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c}. Our current inpatient COVID-19 census is 23, with two deaths in excess of the previous week. The percentage of our COVID-19 people who are essential care/ICU level individuals remains at about 20{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c} of hospitalized COVID clients. As outlined last 7 days, we have returned to running only 1 ICU.

    Augusta Overall health group associates are returning to their residence departments and elective providers are reopening with a phased strategy.

    Augusta Health and fitness believes that raising vaccination charges is the finest and speediest way out of this pandemic. Thanks to these who have already vaccinated. COVID vaccinations are the continue to the most efficient and lasting way to stop COVID infections in our group, and the very best protection against critical ailment and demise.

    Make sure you vaccinate, dress in masks indoors even if vaccinated, clean arms routinely and keep socially distant from others when attainable. As the winter season holidays solution, and celebrations shift indoors, these methods will come to be even extra essential to reduce an additional surge in COVID situations.

    Vaccination Eligibility
    Augusta Health and fitness is vaccinating everyone age 12 and more mature who lives, performs or goes to faculty in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for people age 18 and over. Pfizer vaccine is approved for individuals age 12 and older a mum or dad or authorized guardian should be present to consent to vaccination of those people underneath the age of 18.

    Small children Age 5-11 update:
    The Fda has encouraged approval of smaller-dose Pfizer vaccine for kids age 5 to 11, and it is probably that the CDC will approve the recommendation this 7 days. Augusta Wellbeing anticipates opening Pfizer Vaccination Clinics for more youthful youngsters at the finish of this week. To guarantee patient protection and in recognition of the various dosage for this age team, these will be separate clinics for ages 5-11 only at the on-campus place. Once again, a guardian or legal guardian ought to be existing to consent to vaccination of these underneath the age of 18.

    Soon after the vaccinations are approved by the CDC, appointments will be readily available at vaccinate.augustahealth.com

    Booster Eligibility Information and facts:
    There are now two groups of earlier vaccinated persons who can obtain third-dose COVID-19 booster photographs.

    The 1st group, authorized quite a few weeks back is:

    • Persons who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (no evidence of a professional medical problem is necessary at this time) and who
    • Have by now obtained two doses of both the Pfizer vaccine or the Moderna vaccine and who
    • Received their next dose of vaccine far more than 28 days back.

    The conditions for the 2nd, now extended group, is a bit extra complicated and are:

    For those people who been given a Pfizer or Moderna sequence and are:

    • Age 65 and over
    • Age 18+ and reside in a lengthy-expression care facility
    • Age 18+ and are immune suppressed
    • Age 18+ with fundamental clinical conditions
    • Age 18+ who operate or stay in a high-risk environment

    For all those who obtained a Johnson & Johnson vaccine and are:

    When can you get the booster?

    • At the very least 6 months after you concluded your Pfizer or Moderna series
      • If you happen to be immune suppressed and have concluded possibly the Pfizer or Moderna series, you can get a 3rd dose in 28 days
    • At the very least 2 months following Johnson & Johnson vaccination

    Which booster can you get?

    • You can get any booster shot you favor if you satisfy the higher than standards.

    Please MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR VACCINE/BOOSTER at vaccinate.augustahealth.com.

    For individual protection fears, vaccines will be made available on specific days. Be sure to be absolutely sure make an appointment for a clinic that is providing the vaccine you want. If you are registering for a booster, and are switching vaccine, make an appointment for the sort of booster you want. For example, if you initially obtained a Pfizer vaccine, but would like a Moderna booster, make an appointment in a Moderna clinic.

    If you have queries about eligibility, you should connect with Augusta Health’s Vaccination Contact Middle at (540) 332-5122.

    Remember to convey your COVID Vaccination Report Card to the booster appointment.

    Vaccinations in Primary Care Offices
    Vaccinations for COVID-19 carry on in all Augusta Professional medical Group principal care places of work. Clients who prefer to receive a vaccination from their own health practitioner must get in touch with their doctor’s place of work to be scheduled into the next obtainable vaccination appointment block.

    Neighborhood-Based Clinics
    This 7 days, Augusta Health and fitness has finished its exertion to supply vaccinations at area extended-term treatment amenities to aid with the vaccination of residents and workers at all those internet sites. This week, the Neighborhood Vaccination Crew will start off efforts to supply boosters and vaccinations to other vulnerable populations in shelters, congregate residing communities and condominium neighborhoods.

    Group businesses that would like to spouse with Augusta Health for a Vaccination Clinic can get in touch with VaccinationTaskForce [at] augustahealth.com for more info on the requirements.

    Big on-campus Vaccination Clinics
    Please make an appointment for on-campus clinics.

    Go to vaccinate.augustahealth.com to perspective the links and plan an appointment. Data about new clinics, the one-way links and the criteria for every link, are posted as accessible. On-campus clinics this week are:

    • Monday, November 1: Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Clinic from 3 pm to 7 pm.

    For first dose, next dose or booster of Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines readily available to those people age 18 and more mature. You should confirm criteria for boosters.
    The hyperlink is open at vaccinate.augustahealth.com

    • Tuesday, November 2: Pfizer Clinic from 3 pm to 7 pm.

    For initially dose, 2nd dose or booster of Pfizer vaccine. Pfizer initial and next doses of Pfizer vaccine are out there to these age 12 and older on the other hand, the booster dose is only authorised for people age 18 and older. You should verify criteria for boosters.
    The link is open at vaccinate.augustahealth.com.

    • Wednesday, November 3: Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Clinic from 9 am to 1 pm.

    For 1st dose, next dose or booster of Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines accessible to those age 18 and more mature. You should verify standards for boosters.
    The url is open at vaccinate.augustahealth.com

    Vaccination Connect with Heart
    Not every person has entry to the world wide web. Other individuals just have issues. For help, simply call Augusta Health’s Vaccination Phone Centre at (540) 332-5122. The Simply call Center is staffed Monday by Friday from 8:00 am till 4:30 pm to answer concerns and assistance to schedule vaccination appointments.

    Homebound individuals are becoming vaccinated by a pilot system with Central Shenandoah EMS. Get in touch with the Vaccination Get in touch with Center for a lot more information and facts.

    We recognize our continued partnership with CSHD as we function jointly to supply vaccines to all in the community who need to have them.

  • Augusta Health Vaccine Clinic Update: October 12, 2021

    Augusta Health Vaccine Clinic Update: October 12, 2021

    In partnership with the Central Shenandoah Wellness District (CSHD), Augusta Health and fitness continues community vaccinations for COVID-19.

    Recent Vaccination Dose Depend at Augusta Overall health:

    • Full doses offered at Augusta Wellness Vaccination Clinics: 92,111
    • Local community member totally-vaccinated at AH Vaccination Clinics: 44,639
    • Boosters for the immunocompromised 6,717

    Latest Condition
    Our community continues to be in a precarious place. Whilst quite a few of our local community COVID indicators have lessened more than the past couple of months, they keep on being somewhat substantial when as opposed to the degrees needed to be a healthier community.

    For illustration, Augusta Health’s positivity charge last 7 days was 20.14{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c}, which is an advancement from the 31{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c} in September. It does not method, even so, the 5.7{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c} we professional final June.

    Our present-day inpatient COVID-19 census is 41, with 4 deaths in excess of the earlier week. When this is again a minimize from September’s census, it once more does not approach the exceptionally small volumes around the summer months. A several times this summer the census was , and we were capable, for a while, to near the COVID device. That is no more time the circumstance. The share of our COVID-19 people who are vital care/ICU amount people remains at about 20{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c} of hospitalized COVID clients. We continue on to function two ICUs and our ICUs each continue being in close proximity to potential.

    About the 24 several hours preceding 9 am on Tuesday, Oct 12, there were being 29 new beneficial COVID-19 scenarios identified as a result of Augusta Health and fitness screening web-sites.

    So, while we are considerably less entire than we have been in September, the current census and other volumes are nevertheless viewed as superior. We are also aware of the impression of the ‘golden days’ of summer—when men and women turned a little bit considerably less diligent with masking and social distancing—and the September surge that followed.

    Thanks to local community reaction, even though, vaccinations have greater. The elevated quantity of vaccinated men and women, and the renewed awareness of masking and social distancing, have begun to influence community unfold and quantities. This makes it possible for us to continue to system to step by step re-open expert services.

    It would be a oversight to interpret the lessen in indicators as a indicator that COVID has left the neighborhood. It stays, and is an opportunistic sickness that will surge all over again if provided the likelihood.

    Help to continue to slow the spread and decrease the projections: Be sure to vaccinate, don masks indoors even if vaccinated, clean palms routinely and remain socially distant from other people when doable. COVID vaccinations are the continue to the most effective and lasting way to stop COVID infections in our community, and the finest protection against really serious sickness and demise.

    Vaccination Eligibility
    Augusta Well being is vaccinating all people age 12 and more mature who lives, works or goes to school in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are approved for individuals age 18 and more than. Pfizer vaccine is approved for people today age 12 and more mature a parent or guardian must be present to consent to vaccination of those beneath the age of 18.

    There are now two teams of earlier vaccinated men and women who can acquire third-dose COVID-19 booster pictures.

    The initial team, accepted many months back is:

    • Folks who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (no evidence of a professional medical affliction is essential at this time) and who
    • Have presently obtained two doses of both the Pfizer vaccine or the Moderna vaccine and who
    • Acquired their 2nd dose of vaccine more than 28 days in the past.

    The second, not too long ago permitted group is:

    • These age 65 and in excess of, or
    • Individuals ages 18-64 with an fundamental healthcare affliction, or
    • These who live in congregate configurations such as prolonged-time period care services or shelters, or
    • Those who get the job done in large-chance occupations, who
    • Have currently been given two doses of PFIZER vaccine only, and who
    • Received their second dose far more than six months ago.

    Appointments are necessary for all booster shots and are readily available on vaccinate.augustahealth.com. Those who meet up with requirements for the 2nd group but gained Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine are not suitable for boosters at this time. We anticipate the Fda and CDC will evaluate additional rounds of vaccination for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson once again, and will be organized for that acceptance when it is supplied.

    The requirements for the two kinds of vaccine boosters can be confusing if you have inquiries about eligibility, make sure you phone Augusta Health’s Vaccination Call Centre at (540) 332-5122.

    Be sure to bring COVID Vaccination Document Card to the booster appointment.

    Vaccinations in Key Care Workplaces
    Vaccinations for COVID-19 continue on in all Augusta Healthcare Group primary treatment places of work. Clients who favor to acquire a vaccination from their personalized physician should really call their doctor’s workplace to be scheduled into the subsequent out there vaccination appointment block.

    Neighborhood-Based mostly Clinics
    This 7 days, Augusta Wellness is sending vaccination teams to local extended-phrase treatment facilities, schools and homeless shelters to assist with the vaccination of inhabitants and staff members at individuals web sites.

    Local community companies that would like to lover with Augusta Well being for a Vaccination Clinic can get hold of VaccinationTaskForce [at] augustahealth.com for additional facts on the demands.

    Substantial on-campus Vaccination Clinics
    Appointments are chosen for clinics. Walk-ins are welcome.

    Go to vaccinate.augustahealth.com to watch the links and timetable an appointment. Information and facts about new clinics, the links and the requirements for every single website link, are posted as available. On-campus clinics for the remainder of this 7 days are:

    • Tuesday, Oct 12: After university/following work clinic several hours for people are not able to occur during the day. The clinic will operate from 3:30 pm until finally 7 pm. Stroll-ins welcome until 6 pm.

    This is a twin Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson clinic. Anybody age 12 and more mature may well obtain Pfizer vaccine Johnson & Johnson is a one particular-dose vaccine offered to these age 18 and more mature and administered if out there. The url is open up on vaccinate.augustahealth.com

    • Wednesday, October 13: 3rd-DOSE BOOSTER CLINIC.

    The clinic will operate from 1:00 pm right until 6:00 pm. Make sure you validate conditions for 1 of the two authorised populations for boosters. Pfizer booster accessible for both populations Moderna booster only accredited for immunocompromised inhabitants. Remember to bring Vaccination Document Card or file of previous vaccination. The hyperlink is open on vaccinate.augustahealth.com.

    • Thursday, Oct 14: Immediately after faculty/just after do the job clinic hours for these are not able to arrive throughout the day. The clinic will run from 3:30 pm right until 7 pm. Wander-ins welcome until eventually 6 pm.

    This is a twin Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson clinic. Any individual age 12 and older could get Pfizer vaccine Johnson & Johnson is a just one-dose vaccine out there to people age 18 and older and administered if offered. The url is open on vaccinate.augustahealth.com

    • Friday, Oct 15: Third-DOSE BOOSTER CLINIC.

    The clinic will run from 10:00 am right until 3:00 pm. Remember to confirm criteria for one of the two accredited populations for boosters. Pfizer booster offered for both of those populations Moderna booster only permitted for immunocompromised population. Remember to deliver Vaccination File Card or record of prior vaccination. The website link is open up on vaccinate.augustahealth.com.

    Vaccination Contact Centre
    Not everyone has entry to the online. Other people just have concerns. For assistance, contact Augusta Health’s Vaccination Get in touch with Middle at (540) 332-5122. The Contact Center is staffed Monday by Friday from 8:00 am right until 4:30 pm to reply issues and assist to schedule vaccination appointments.

    Homebound clients are being vaccinated via a pilot plan with Central Shenandoah EMS. Make contact with the Vaccination Phone Centre for far more info.

    We appreciate our continued partnership with CSHD as we operate alongside one another to provide vaccines to all in the group who will need them.