Kevin Khai Tieu, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

PRESS RELEASE: OC Health Care Agency Issues Statement on Johnson & Johnson #OCCOVID19 Vaccine: https://mailchi.mp/ochca/jjvaccine

Good evening, #OC . Here are the top three #OCCOVID19 vaccination messages you need to know from @ochealth and the @ocgov:

Some information for our pregnant patients!!!

Good evening, #OC . Here are the top three #OCCOVID19 vaccination messages you need to know from ochealth and the County of Orange, California:

Pfizer and BioNTech Start Clinical Trial for COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnant Women: WebMd: https://www.webmd.com//pfizer-starts-covid-accine-trials-i... Pfizer: https://www.pfizer.com//pfizer-and-biontech-commence-globa

Oc Health: Disneyland Super POD will close on Thursday, March 4 to be reconfigured for ADA lanes/in-car vaccinations starting on Monday, March 8. The site will then be able to serve eligible individuals with disabilities with appointments who have appropriate vehicle placards or license plates.

OC Health: Starting March 1, COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to TK-12 school employees in Orange Counties at special PODs (points of distributions) operated by the Orange County Department of Education in partnership with local school districts. Information on locations and registration instructions:... https://ocde.us/pages/pods.aspx See more

THE TRUTH ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINES (DEBUNKING THE MYTHS)

As more vaccines are developed against COVID-19, learn about the different types of vaccines bit.ly/different-types-of-vaccines

Anaheim Convention Center Super Pod map (for those with appointments at this location)

A reminder that a previous OC Health post stated: Individuals who received their 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a fire service location (OCFA headquarters in #Irvine, Central Net training center in #HuntingtonBeach or North Net training center in #Anaheim) will receive their 2nd dose at the #Disneyland Super POD. #OCCOVID19 #ThisIsOurShot #CovidVaccine

Disneyland Super Pod will be closed Thursday, February 25, 2021 due to wind and will reopen Friday.

VACCINE FINDER (additional vaccine providers other than Othena.com): https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/covid-19-vaccine-distrib

THE HISTORY OF THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE (BASED ON DISCOVERIES FROM 15 YEARS AGO)

ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AGENCY OTHENA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Translation to different languages available. For smartphone: ... Click Translate on upper right corner of link. Choose language and click Done. Click on 3 dots on upper right corner above the Translation Disclaimer page. Click on circle with arrow to refresh page. See more

For all the wonderful things you do that I might not always notice, thank you.

The County of Orange, California and our partners are currently dispensing: o Both the Moderna vaccine and Pfizer vaccine at the #Disneyland Super POD site o Th...e Pfizer vaccine at the #Soka University Super POD site #COVIDVaccineFacts #OCCOVID19

To all the moms... thank you!!! Moms...from a small baby in the belly to a grown adult we will always need them. When we are hungry they feed us, when we fall they pick us up, when we get hurt they put a bandage on, when we cry they cheer us up, when we can’t sleep they sing us a song, when we grow up they still take care of us...moms sacrifice themselves to make sure we get the best. They always put us first...On this day say thank you, take care of her, keep her safe...even with social distancing

Beginning Thursday (Feb. 4), the County of Orange, California’s #Soka University Super POD will be offering in-car vaccinations for eligible individuals with disabilities with appointments and displaying related vehicle placards or license plates. #OCCOVID19 #ThisIsOurShot

**SIDE EFFECTS TO EXPECT AFTER GETTING THE mRNA COVID-19 VACCINE: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus//vaccines/expect/after.html - **IF YOU GET A COVID-19 VACCINE AND YOU THIINK YOU MIGHT BE HAVING A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION AFTER LEAVING THE VACCINATION SITE: SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE BY CALLING 911....Continue reading

Thank you to all the hard working nurses out there!

Happy Easter...unite as one! Together we will prevail. Together we are stronger. Together we will be better. The important things in life...Health and the people in our lives. Stay safe.

Face masks to limit micro-droplet emissions: (*Staying at home, physical distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face with unwashed hands, and staying away from sick individuals are still the best defense against transmission. Also, it is urged to reserve N95 and surgical masks for health care providers/first responders due to current shortages.) NHK World full documentary (65min): ... https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/5001289/ Documentary highlight (6min 40sec): (https://youtu.be/vBvFkQizTT4)

CDC Instructions on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings: https://www.cdc.gov//DIY-cloth-face-covering-instructions. CDC on How to Make Your Own Face Covering Without Sewing:

4/3/20: CDC Update on Face Covers: Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others. You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.... Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities. *Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected. Do NOT use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker. Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing. https://www.cdc.gov///prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html CDC Explanation for Cloth Face Cover:

https://www.sfcdcp.org//how-to-put-on-and-remove-a-face-m/ The link provides instructions for the application/removal of disposable face masks with prior hand washing to prevent contamination. Use the general guidelines to apply to cloth face coverings currently recommended by California Public Health Officials for when you must leave your home for essential needs. The state urges the reservation of N95 and surgical masks for health care providers/first responders due to su...pply shortages. THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST COVID-19 CONTINUES TO BE: Staying at home and physical distancing Washing hands frequently Avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands Avoiding being around sick people. HOW SHOULD I CARE FOR A CLOTH FACE COVERING? The California Department of Health recommends you to: wash your cloth face covering frequently, ideally after each use, or at least daily. Have a bag or bin (in cases of limited reuse of disposable masks, a breathable container like a paper bag is recommended for temporary storage to prevent/contain contamination and maintain mask integrity BUT discard masks that have become soiled/damaged/deformed/hard to breath through) to keep cloth face coverings in until they can be laundered with detergent and hot water and dried on a hot cycle. If you must re-wear your cloth face covering before washing, wash your hands immediately after putting it back on and avoid touching your face. Be careful to not cross contaminate contaminated surfaces with non-contaminated surfaces. Discard cloth face coverings that: No longer cover the nose and mouth Have stretched out or damaged ties or straps Cannot stay on the face Have holes or tears in the fabric. CDC: *CLOTH FACED COVERINGS SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. Some Considerations/Mistakes with Face Masks: https://www.eatthis.com/mistakes-face-masks/

4/1/20: California Public Health Officials Release Guidance on Use of Cloth Face Coverings: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR20-040.aspx Face Coverings Guidance:

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG):

The Day of Your Appointment We have implemented a new check-in policy to insure the safety of our patients and staff. 1) ON ARRIVAL please check in by texting to the following number THAT YOU HAVE ARRIVED: 714-697-6234... 2) Please wait in your car. 3) We will confirm your arrival by responding to your text. 4) When it is your turn we will text you to notify you to come in the office.

The COVID-19 crisis is constantly changing and we appreciate your patience and flexibility. The changes that we put into place are for the safety of our patients, staff, and community in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. In response to the current situation surrounding COVID-19 we will be putting the following policies in place effective immediately: We are requesting that ONLY patients being seen for an appointment enter our office. Please have family members s...tay home. We are rescheduling all non-emergent appointments for the next two weeks. The office will be reaching out to patients to reschedule appointments. As we limit patient presence in our office we encourage you to utilize the patient portal for general questions and concerns as well as non-urgent appointment scheduling requests. Our hospitals are rescheduling non-urgent cases. We appreciate your cooperation and patience!!!

Some STORES are reserving SHOPPING TIMES for SENIORS and VULNERABLE PATIENTS. We have listed some stores below based on news reports, but PLEASE CALL to CONFIRM the TIMES with your local stores and clarify WHO is ALLOWED during the reserved times before going. (We have provided the store locator link of each store to help you obtain the phone numbers to contact the store.) COVID-19 HIGH RISK INDIVIDUALS:...Continue reading