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47abc
July 30, 2021
DELMARVA.- “It was more than a win, it was a victory,” said Health & Wellness Director of Camp Rehoboth’s Salvatore Seeley.
That’s the reaction after the announcement that almost all health insurers must cover the HIV prevention pill known as PrEP or pre-exposure prophylaxis at no cost.
It’s a move advocates say comes after years of pushing. “Ever since the research came out, we knew that prep would make such a big difference in the lives of our community members especially against the fight against HIV,” said Seeley.
PrEP is a medication taken daily by those who are HIV negative to prevent HIV infection.
47abc
July 28, 2021
DELMARA.- The CDC has now recommended those fully vaccinated wear masks again indoors, in places with high Covid-19 transmission rates.
Wicomico County is currently in the moderate transmission stage and the health department says that although the area isn’t a big target, the new guidance is something those on the Eastern Shore shouldn’t take lightly. “Even if you are fully vaccinated and you don’t live in a county with substantial or high rates of transmission that you may still chose to wear a mask when you’re in an indoor setting particularly if you know that you had close contact with somebody who’s unvaccinated or someone who would be at a higher risk of complications if they contracted the virus,” said Community Health Nurse for Wicomico County Health Department’s Kate Schulz.
47abc
June 3, 2021
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the state’s mass vaccination sites have begun a phased demobilization process as local demand charges and additional resources are directed to mobile clinics and community-based activities.
In the coming weeks, several mass vaccination sites will stop offering first doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Once first doses are no longer available, the sites will offer second doses only. Most sites will also continue to offer the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine until the site closes.
Vaccines will continue to be available through more than 700 pharmacy locations statewide.
The mass vaccination site in Salisbury at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center stopped offering first dose Pfizer vaccines on May 29th, and as of June 1st are offering second doses only. Those in need of their first dose can get it through the Wicomico County Health Department. The last day for this site is June 19th.
With no appointments necessary, those 21 and older will be able to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and a free beer.
CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended use of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine resume in the United States by April, after a temporary pause. The J&J vaccine only takes one shot.
This event at 201 E. Vine St. comes in partnership with the Wicomico County Health Department.
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