Community Pulse

Dr. Allemann and Sarah Davis address two questions from listeners:
1. What can we do after vaccination with other vaccinated people?  Can we be inside without masks?  How do we think about the other people in our bubbles who aren’t vaccinated?
2. Do we change the way we think about receiving a vaccine if we have had COVID 19?  Are there increased risks to the vaccine?  Are the benefits different?  What if we had asymptomatic disease?

They also address many frequently asked questions, such as: is the vaccine free?  Do I have to have insurance?  How do I know if it’s my turn? What if I am breastfeeding?  What if I am pregnant? How do I protect my children who are too young to get the vaccine? What if I have a health condition that affects my immune system?  Is the vaccine safe and effective for me? How can I assess how much my condition might affect my response to the vaccine?

In addition, they discuss the J/J vaccine, the AstraZenica vaccine and Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis.

B117 variant 
What these mutations actually are

Every person in MO who is 16 years and older can sign up for a vaccination appointment. Visit here. 

Finally, a study shows that the vaccine works pretty much the same in 12-15 year-olds as in older teens and adults. The first doses of study in 6 months to 11 years old started last week. 

 https://missouriindependent.com/2021/04/06/days-after-all-missouri-adults-are-eligible-for-vaccine-state-expects-fewer-doses/

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

Vaccination and recovery from infection

Question from a listener about air filtration 

Air data

Vaccine info

Vaccine info

Further reading/resources:

• The Language Tree
• Spanish Registration Form
• State Vaccination Priorities
• City Health Order Modification

Further reading/resources: 

• Central Missouri COVID-19 Vaccine Information
• Map of state vaccine sites
• Entire list of vaccine sites in Missouri
• Google sheet of state supplied vaccines

Further reading/resources:

• Central Missouri COVID-19 Vaccine Information
• Map of state vaccine sites
• Entire list of vaccine sites in Missouri
• Google sheet of state supplied vaccines

Further reading/resources:

• Boone County COVID-19 case numbers
• Sewershed Surveillance project data
• CDC says vaccinated grandparents can visit their grandchildren
• Missouri Vaccine Spotter
• Missouri Vaccine Information
• Central Missouri COVID-19 vaccine information Facebook Group