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People who are vaccinated and eligible for a booster need to use this time to get their boosters. Those who are not vaccinated should get vaccinated.
LDH News
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Louisiana Department of Health to Offer Free COVID-19 Vaccines at Bayou Classic Events
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is partnering with the Bayou Classic and the National Medical Association to offer free COVID-19 vaccines at Bayou Classic events this Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 27. Adults and children getting their first shots will receive a $100 Shot for 100 debit card.
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Baton Rouge COVID-19 vaccination event on Nov. 21 to feature fun for the whole family
The event will also feature activities for the entire family including live music, free food, a photo booth, door prizes and one hour of free play at Quarters.
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LDH recommends COVID-19 boosters for all individuals 18 and older ahead of the holiday season
"With the winter holidays approaching again, we want families to have maximum protection as they celebrate together," said State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter.
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CDC, LDH recommend Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for all children ages 5-11
All Louisiana children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) formal recommendation on Tuesday evening. Prior to this announcement, the Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) vaccine was recommended and authorized for people ages 12 and older.
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LDH statement on CDC recommendation to expand eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine to 5-to-11-year-olds
The Louisiana Department of Health is currently reviewing the guidance and underlying information, and will provide formal guidance to vaccine providers for children in Louisiana tomorrow.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to Lafourche-Cut-Off Parish area residents on November 3
Community flu and COVID clinics are open to the public, and walk-ups are welcome. Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves and, if you have it, bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu, COVID shots to Terrebonne Parish area residents on November 3
Community flu and COVID clinics are open to the public, and walk-ups are welcome. Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves and, if you have it, bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to St. James Parish area residents on November 2
Community flu and COVID clinics are open to the public, and walk-ups are welcome. Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves and, if you have it, bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card.
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Shot For $100 vaccine incentive program extended to Nov. 30
Effective today, Louisiana's Shot For $100 vaccine incentive program is back - and will extend to November 30 for the general public including college students eligible for the COVID vaccine in Louisiana. Families of 5-to-11-year-olds are now eligible.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu, COVID shots to Lafayette area residents on October 27
Community flu and COVID clinics are open to the public, and walk-ups are welcome. Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves and, if you have it, bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card.
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Gov. Edwards lifts Louisiana's mask mandate statewide, except for K-12 schools
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced he will lift Louisiana's statewide mask mandate in all settings except for K-12 schools, after sustained improvement across the state in terms of new cases, test positivity and hospitalizations. The Governor's updated order allows school districts to opt out of the mask mandate as long as they continue to follow the existing quarantine guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to better separate exposed students and faculty members from others and avoid outbreaks on campus.