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Secure .gov websites use HTTPS LDH is moving forward with a plan to distribute food benefits on EBT cards. If the USDA, who administers the SNAP program, is prepared and ready to move money into states’ accounts, we will use federal dollars to fund SNAP recipients’ accounts. If they are not ready, LDH will proceed with our state-funded program to provide food assistance to the elderly, the disabled, and households with children through their existing EBT cards.
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Emergency Order: Protocol for Administration of Certain Covid-19 Vaccines
To authorize certain medical professionals to administer the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines by protocol in lieu of a patient-specific order from a physician or prescribing practitioner.
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Moderna EUA Factsheet for Recipients/Caregivers
Provides information on why an individual is being offered the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2. This Fact Sheet helps the reader understand the risks and benefits of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, which you may receive because there is currently a pandemic of COVID-19.
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Moderna Vaccine EUA Factsheet for Providers
The provider version of the Moderna COVID-19 EUA Factsheet provides a summary of instructions for providers when administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
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New COVID-19 Vaccine Serious Adverse Event Reporting Requirements
COVID-19 vaccination providers should immediately (24/7) report severe COVID-19 vaccine reactions requiring hospitalization to the Office of Public Health (OPH) at 800-256-2748. Staff are available 24/7 to take information. There have not yet been any such events reported to OPH.
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Pfizer Vaccine EUA Factsheet for Recipients/Caregivers
Provides information on why an individual is being offered the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2. This Fact Sheet helps the reader understand the risks and benefits of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, which you may receive because there is currently a pandemic of COVID-19.
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Pfizer Vaccine EUA Factsheet for Providers
The provider version of the Pfizer COVID-19 EUA Factsheet provides a summary of instructions for providers when administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
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New COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
Immunization Program developed resource that provides general information on the COVID-19 vaccine, vaccine safety information, and a listing of helpful resources.
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Updated CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit with New COVID-19 Vaccine Information
The Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit has been updated with a COVID-19 Vaccine Addendum with information on Storage and Handling best practices for COVID-19 vaccines. All vaccination providers participating in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program must store and handle COVID-19 vaccines under proper conditions to maintain the cold chain as outlined in the toolkit and addendum. This addendum will be updated with specific storage and handling information for each COVID-10 product.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Readiness Memo for Hospitals
Information on hospital enrollment in the the COVID-19 program through submission of the CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Program Provider Agreement, EHR/EMR system readiness, and other important considerations.
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Need to host a worksite flu clinic for your staff?
Contact information and instructions for scheduling free flu shot clinics at your worksite this fall.
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Call to Action: Take steps to increase childhood vaccination during the pandemic
Childhood vaccinations have dropped nationally during the COVID-19 pandemic due to clinic office closures earlier in the year and other factors. There are steps clinics can take to increase childhood vaccination rates despite the COVID-19 pandemic we are encountering.
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Back to the Office Campaign Toolkit updated by the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our everyday lives and the ways we interact and go about “normal” activity, the promotion of wellness visits and staying up to date with vaccines continues to be of the utmost importance. Building upon the information from the first publication of the “Back to the Office Campaign,” the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (LA AAP) and the Louisiana Vaccine Alliance have created this “Part 2” publication with additional images, scripts, and suggestions.