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The CDC and FDA have officially determined that use of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine should resume for people age 18+ in the US. What do we know so far about the risks vs benefits of the vaccine?

It’s on all of us to do the work. This includes *everyone* . #SystemicRacism #HealthDisparities #HealthJustice #HealthEquity

The CDC has released guidelines on relaxed precautions after vaccination for COVID-19. What does that look like in private and public settings?

What do we know so far about the link between the Astra-Zeneca and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID vaccines and a rare type of blood clot combined with low platelets (cerebral venous sinus thrombosis with thrombocytopenia)?

Today the FDA and CDC have recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID vaccine while they investigate 6 cases of a rare but serious blood clotting disorder (CVST) in women under age 50 who received the vaccine. . It is important to remember that this adverse event is extremely rare less than one person in a million have experienced it. Nearly 7 million doses of the J&J vaccine have been administered, most without any serious side effects. . This is... a sign that the adverse event monitoring program is working as intended, and the recommendation to pause use of the vaccine was made out of an abundance of caution. . If you have already received the J&J vaccine within the last 3 weeks, know the warning signs of CVST: *severe* headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, and shortness of breath. If you experience these symptoms, contact your healthcare provider. . Note that *mild to moderate* headaches, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, and nausea are all common and expected side effects that usually resolve after a few days. . The CDC will hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss this issue, and more information will be forthcoming. See more

Mass vaccination events are a labor of love. It takes so much time and effort to plan and execute a single successful event, let alone continued events week after week. Hear from pharmacy leadership on why they continue to provide this service for the community. #CommunityCare #COVIDVaccine #pharmacists

#repost @yourkerncounty Are you ready to get the COVID-19 vaccine but not sure how you’ll get to your appointment? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our FREE ride service! Just call (661) 868-7090 to book a ride to the Kern County Fairgrounds Mass Vaccination Clinic and coordinating vaccine appointment. To sign up to get vaccinated against COVID-19, visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call the @kerncountypublichealth call center at (661) 321-3000.

If you witnessed somebody being harassed or targeted in public, would you know what to do? Hollaback! offers free, 1-hour online trainings for bystander intervention so you can learn strategies on how to safely intervene. Our executive director Dr Colayco took the course and recommends it to everyone. Visit https://www.ihollaback.org/ to sign up.

In rolling out the COVID vaccines, how do we ensure we are prioritizing the most vulnerable without sacrificing efficiency?

Breathing techniques to lower stress in the moment and resources for mental health: Crisis text line: text HOME to 741741 Suicide prevention lifeline: 800-273-8255... Find a therapist: PsychologyToday.com or contact your health insurance company

Hear directly from volunteers and patients on why they choose to be part of the vaccination effort.

A word from our Executive Director, Dr. Colayco: I won’t mince words. Some of us are not okay. We’re enraged, exhausted, and continuing to try to pour from empty cups as more of our community members get murdered and our sacred spaces get burned down. Literally every day we wake up and have to hear about another incident or two or three. The hate is not slowing down. ... Resources (check links in their bio): @asiansformentalhealth has a directory of AAPI therapists @asianmentalhealthproject online community check-in sessions @wearemalikah online healing circles for women @makingthebodyahome racial healing courses for people of color and white folks created by @ogorchukwuu Crisis text line: text HOME to 741741 Suicide prevention lifeline: 800-273-8255 #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate #HateIsAVirus #RacismIsAVirus #WeKeepUsSafe See more

Dr. Colayco discusses the scientific debate on ivermectin for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Also, what are some safety considerations and drug interactions to be aware of?

Happy 142nd birthday to Dr. Wu Lien-teh, inventor of the surgical face mask! His great granddaughter, Dr. Shan Woo Liu, said in an interview Just over a century ago, he helped fight off a plague in China and developed techniques such as mask-wearing, that we still use today in our battle against COVID-19. I struggle to imagine how my great-grandfather must have felt aa he cared for patients who had contracted the plague. But I also feel closer to him than ever as I urge my p...atients to practice social distancing and to wear a mask the very techniques he pioneered as he rescued China, and possibly the world, from a scourge. . #PhenomenallyAsian #AsianExcellence #AsianDoctors . repost @googledoodleofficial Today’s #googledoodleofficial celebrates the 142nd birthday of Chinese-Malaysian epidemiologist Dr. Wu Lien-teh, who invented a surgical face covering that is widely considered the precursor to the N95 mask. Born into a family of Chinese immigrants in Penang, Malaya (modern-day Malaysia) on this day in 1879, Wu went on to become the first student of Chinese descent to earn his MD from Cambridge University. Following his doctoral studies, he accepted a position as the vice director for China's Imperial Army Medical College in 1908. When an unknown epidemic afflicted north-western China in 1910, the Chinese government appointed Wu to investigate the disease, which he identified as the highly contagious pneumonic plague that spread from human to human through respiratory transmission.

What's the difference in effectiveness, and should we prefer one over the others?

The USC School of Pharmacy's annual Legislative Day brought students together with pharmacy industry leaders and elected officials, highlighting the importance of advocacy in achieving social justice in health care. bit.ly/2TRB7c2

Health professionals, we have work to do if we want to end this pandemic once and for all. If we don't earn the trust of our communities of color, the impact will continue. Please register for this webinar - if you can't make the live session, your registration will give you access to the recording.

Thank you @uscapsa for the invitation to speak at your annual Legislative Day on the topic of advocating for health equity at the local level. Honored to share the stage with so many esteemed speakers from @capharm @ipsforg @ashpofficial . #HealthEquity #HealthDisparities #SocialJusticeInHealth

TODAY is the last day to get counted! Fill out your census today- it takes just 5 minutes! . repost @cacompletecount Have you completed your Census ? If not, do it today! ... Visit my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 and get counted for your family and communities. By completing the Census, you are ensuring funding for the next 10 years for programs that matter to your loved ones. #EveryoneCounts #BeCounted

#repost @nadinethornhill Over the years, I've spoken to a lot of parents who worry that having open conversations with teens about sex will encourage sexual behaviour. Having frank conversations with our teen might help increase their knowledge of bodies and sexual health.... It might help them develop communication skills they can use to negotiate consent and express their needs to their partner. It might show your teen that you're a safe person they can come to with any questions or problems. But if your teen isn't interested in having sex - I virtually guarantee that talking to us is NOT going to flip that switch. Because we're the parents. Parents are NOT a turn-on! . . . . . #BlackEducators BlackMoms #BlackParents #BlackSexEducators #FridayFunny #Health #HealthAndWellness #Kids #LGBTQ #Parents #Parenting #SexEducator #SexEducation #SexualHealth #Sexuality #SHE #SRE #Teens #TheTalk See more

Never underestimate the powers of your local pharmacist #repost @majicallynews When 7-year-old Jakob was afraid of monsters under his bed, his mom and local pharmacist came up with an adorable plan an official prescription to ‘monster spray’! And guess what, it ended up working like a charmsome might even say it was Majic! Check out the adorable full story on Majically.com Credit: Heather Garfield. Follow @majicallynews for more adorable stories.... - - #monsterspray #adorable #cuteness #cutenessoverload #momlife #family #goodvibes #anxietyrelief See more

#repost @nedratawwab Therapists are there to listen to you talk about your problems, help you navigate finding solutions, guide you through your feelings and hold space for you. Normalize therapy as a preventive strategy, not just as a solution to a crisis. ... #nedranuggets

#repost @kernbhrs 1 in 5 adults live with a mental health condition! There are local resources waiting to help you. #EndTheStigma #MentalHealth #HopeHealingLife

On this #WorldPharmacistDay we are sending much appreciation to all the pharmacists who are making healthcare accessible around the globe, from urban centers to rural communities. Tag a pharmacist below to wish them a happy World Pharmacists Day! . #pharmacist #AccessibleHealthcare #WorldPharmacistsDay

#repost @kernbhrs Don’t miss out our last drive-thru event THIS THURSDAY in Bakersfield! Come out and get a swag bag filled with goodies & resources for behavioral health & recovery services! #DriveThru #SuicidePrevention #RecoveryMonth

#repost @sexologistmegan It’s Sexual Health Month and what better way to kick it off than to talk about a fast fix to your sexual language skills . Knowing your status is an important part of your sexual health. This is especially important when playing with others... . I often say that if you cannot talk about what you want sexually, you probably shouldn’t be doing it. This applies to your STI status as well. You should feel comfortable asking about your partner about status and disclosing your own . And in that conversation, let’s shift the language away from using the word ‘clean.’ The inverse of that is dirty and having an STI does not make you dirty . STIs are no longer the death sentence the were back in the day. Most can be cured or managed and you can continue to lead a sexually fulfilled life . Talk about your status and come up with a plan that makes you feel safe and empowered in your sexual decisions . . . . . #sexualhealthmonth #themoreyouknow #endthestigma #sexedsaves #knowyourstatus #empoweredself #sexologistmegan #sexadvice #relationshipadvice #datingadvice #asktheexpert #sexpert #normalizetesting #gettested #sexeducation #bettersexed See more

#repost @teachingoutsidethebinary ID: A personified triangle holds hands with a circle. The circle points to a square standing off to the side. A speech bubble above the circle says, Hey, is that a boy or a girl? A checklist underneath the shapes reads: -I don’t know. Does it matter?... -We don’t need to know someone’s gender & pronouns until they tell us. -We can’t tell by the way someone looks and that’s okay. -Until they tell us otherwise, we can use They to talk about them. ------------------- Shared the wrong version, friends! My apologies! Super thankful to @sylviaduckworth for collaborating with @growingwithmxt and I about my post from this past weekend! Here is a quick run through of a conversation you can have next time a kid (or even an adult) asks if someone is a boy or a girl. So many people contributed incredible comments to the original post if you’re looking for more in-depth ways to talk about the importance of not making assumptions about people’s gender. See more

Unfortunately, misinformation and the politicizing of public health messaging has understandably contributed to mistrust in our healthcare institutions. It is more important than ever to share only credible, fact-checked information to the public. Critical thinking is essential when reading news and health information. Check out these experts and decide for yourself. #COVID19 #PublicHealth #RacialEquity #HealthEquity #HealthDisparities #coronavirus

Follow the lead of our friends at Komoto Pharmacy and get your flu shot today! #FluShot #IGotMyFluShot #SaveALife