COVID-19 & Other Chronic Diseases + Emerging Variants & New Booster
Season 1, Episode 43, Apr 15, 2022, 07:58 AM
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National Public Health Week and National Minority Health Month in April highlight general public health and the health of communities of color. This year's theme, "Give your community a boost!", encourages COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.
A second COVID-19 booster is now approved for some adults and immunocompromised individuals aged 12 and older, four months after their first booster.
Federal funding for COVID-19 treatment, testing, and vaccination for the uninsured is currently paused due to a lack of Congressional funding. The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) may cover these costs for eligible uninsured individuals, including regular check-ups, prescriptions, and mental health care. Apply at OHP.Oregon.gov, call 800-699-9075, or find local help at bit.ly/ohplocalhelp.
Health equity means everyone has a fair chance to be as healthy as possible. COVID-19 disproportionately affected Black communities due to unequal healthcare access, including issues with insurance, transportation, childcare, and time off work. OHP can help bridge this gap.
People over 65 or with chronic diseases (diabetes, cancer, heart disease) are at higher risk for severe COVID-19. Obesity, smoking, and pregnancy also increase risk. Vaccination and boosters are recommended. Multco.us/reach offers vaccination site information.
Managing chronic illness involves creating an action plan: talk to a doctor or community health worker for tips on medication, activity, stress management, and healthy eating.
The BA.2 Omicron subvariant spreads 80% faster and accounted for 55% of new U.S. cases by March 26. Vaccination and boosters are crucial for protection. A second booster may be available if your first was over four months ago and you're over 50 or immunocompromised and over 12.
For accessibility needs (alternate formats, translations), contact the Health Information Center at 1-971-673-2411, 711 TTY, or COVID19.LanguageAccess@dhsoha.state.or.us.
A second COVID-19 booster is now approved for some adults and immunocompromised individuals aged 12 and older, four months after their first booster.
Federal funding for COVID-19 treatment, testing, and vaccination for the uninsured is currently paused due to a lack of Congressional funding. The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) may cover these costs for eligible uninsured individuals, including regular check-ups, prescriptions, and mental health care. Apply at OHP.Oregon.gov, call 800-699-9075, or find local help at bit.ly/ohplocalhelp.
Health equity means everyone has a fair chance to be as healthy as possible. COVID-19 disproportionately affected Black communities due to unequal healthcare access, including issues with insurance, transportation, childcare, and time off work. OHP can help bridge this gap.
People over 65 or with chronic diseases (diabetes, cancer, heart disease) are at higher risk for severe COVID-19. Obesity, smoking, and pregnancy also increase risk. Vaccination and boosters are recommended. Multco.us/reach offers vaccination site information.
Managing chronic illness involves creating an action plan: talk to a doctor or community health worker for tips on medication, activity, stress management, and healthy eating.
The BA.2 Omicron subvariant spreads 80% faster and accounted for 55% of new U.S. cases by March 26. Vaccination and boosters are crucial for protection. A second booster may be available if your first was over four months ago and you're over 50 or immunocompromised and over 12.
For accessibility needs (alternate formats, translations), contact the Health Information Center at 1-971-673-2411, 711 TTY, or COVID19.LanguageAccess@dhsoha.state.or.us.