Community Pulse

Co-host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann discusses an increase in COVID cases worldwide, plus how to navigate the challenges of securing a vaccine, and caring for your wellbeing after you get one.

Show Notes

Cases are up in the world, the US, and Missouri.  Michigan is a hot-spot, and Missouri should pay attention to their challenges and try to learn from them:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/michigan-covid-more-than-8-400-new-coronavirus-cases-reported-in-one-day-most-since-december/ar-BB1fihu7

CDC issues new travel guidance for people who have been vaccinated

Excess deaths in the US—more than what has been documented as COVID deaths

Missouri officially offers vaccines to everybody over age 16 starting Friday.
But in reality, pretty much anyone who can get to a vaccine event can get vaccinated already.

Phase 2: Homeless, Disproportionally affected (racial and ethnic groups)
Chemical, Commercial Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, Defense, Financial, Food and Agriculture 2, Government, higher Ed,

How to find a vaccine appointment:
Vaccinespotter.org
Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/261531638669991
Missouri COVID 19 Vaccine Information—they will help you get a vaccine appointment.

Two more pertinent links:
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/25/astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-all-the-issues-and-problems-the-shot-has-faced.html

https://www.dw.com/en/astrazeneca-whats-the-deal-with-thrombosis/a-56901525

What is Community Pulse?

Community Pulse is a special report on the unfolding coronavirus situation in mid-Missouri featuring local family physician Elizabeth Allemann, M.D. and public health advocate Ginny Chadwick. Catch it live every Monday and Wednesday at 9am on KOPN 89.5 FM or streaming at kopn.org.