The tests range in price from $24-$40 Author: Abby Llorico, Adam Pyle (KENS5) Published: 11:02 PM CDT May 6, 2021 Updated: 8:43 AM CDT May 7, 2021
ST. LOUIS Gone are the days when COVID-19 tests were hard to come by, scrambling for appointments or waiting in long lines to get swabbed: the FDA has granted an emergency use authorization to several of these antigen tests. Now available in stores in the St. Louis areas, they offer fast results without the lab or a prescription.
“This exciting news that we do have these tests that are available over the counter and they are also relatively cheap,” said Dr. John Mwangi with SSM SLU Hospital.
Jefferson County to close mass vaccination site to focus on mobile clinics
The press release said the department will focus its vaccination efforts out of the High Ridge location and mobile clinics throughout the county Author: Sam Clancy Updated: 7:50 PM CDT May 5, 2021
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. The Jefferson County Health Department will close its mass vaccination site to focus on mobile vaccine clinics.
In a press release, the county s health department said their Festus COVID-19 vaccination site will close effective June 15. The last vaccine clinic at this location will be hosted on June 1; a second dose clinic for those who received their first dose on May 4, the press release said.
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‘It’s concerning’: Vaccinators face mistrust of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, offer options
April 28, 2021 9:38 PM Madalyn O Neill
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MADISON, Wis. – Now that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine will once again be an option, vaccinators face another hurdle.
Providers are preparing to continue the one-shot vaccine’s use after a federal review prompted by six cases of rare blood clots. That number grew to 15 reported cases, all women, as of Friday, after after 8 million doses were administered nationally. A California man also recently developed a rare blood clot within two weeks of getting the Johnson & Johnson shot.
There are some signs the news led to increased hesitancy surrounding the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
JCDH works to get more eligible teens vaccinated
JCDH ramps up efforts to reach younger population By Catherine Patterson | April 28, 2021 at 10:57 PM CDT - Updated April 28 at 10:57 PM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Health Department is stepping up its efforts to get more teens 16 and up vaccinated against COVID-19.
Starting Thursday, the health department said local radio stations are going to be out at the FEMA site in Bessemer to attract younger populations to come out and get a shot.
Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Hicks said they’re working with multiple social media platforms now to reach out to teens 16 and up.