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Newsom Receives Moderna Booster, Encourages Eligible Californians to Get their COVID Booster to Keep Immunity Strong
Oakland, CA...Last week, FDA approved an Emergency Use Authorization for the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna booster doses, following Pfizer booster approval in September. Over the past few weeks, between 45 and 55 percent of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in California have been booster doses, with the state continuing to focus efforts in low-income communities
Governor Newsom receives COVID booster in Oakland.
Following the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization approval for COVID-19 booster doses, Governor Gavin Newsom today received a Moderna vaccine booster at an Asian Health Services’ clinic in Oakland’s Chinatown, encouraging eligible Californians to get their booster and keep immunity strong, especially as we enter the winter months.
“It’s imperative that we all keep our immunities strong in preparation for the winter cold, flu and now COVID season, especially for those at increased risk,” said Governor Newsom, who received his initial single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in April 2021 when his age group became eligible. “Getting vaccinated and keeping our immunity strong through boosters is a vital step we can take to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our community — it remains the best way to end this pandemic. Getting a booster is safe, easy, free, and you don’t even have to stick to your original vaccine. This is your chance to continue to keep yourself and your community healthy.”
The Governor was joined today by California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly and community and local leaders who have supported vaccine equity efforts in the region. To date, Asian Health Services (AHS) has administered nearly 30,000 COVID-19 vaccination doses and 56,000 COVID tests. On October 25, AHS initiated their first public booster dose clinic at a park in Oakland’s Little Saigon area.
Last week, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved an Emergency Use Authorization for the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna booster doses, followed by recommendations from both the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Western States Scientific Review Workgroup that included “mix and match,” the ability to receive a booster different from a person’s original vaccine series. The Pfizer-BioNTech booster was approved in September and has since been available for eligible populations seeking to strengthen their immunities to COVID-19 and its variants.
Already, nearly two million Californians have received their booster dose, representing 14.3 percent of the nationwide total recipients as reported by the CDC. The state’s Vaccinate ALL 58 campaign will continue to focus on driving vaccine efforts in lower-income and non-English speaking communities with cultural competency and in-language services. Its community based organization network, in partnership with philanthropy, is now standing at over 700 organizations and will support outreach and appointment assistance efforts.
California has one of the highest vaccination rates in the country and the highest of the large states, with nearly 87 percent of the 12-and-over population having received at least one dose. Over the past few weeks, between 45 and 55 percent of all COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered as boosters.
Boosters are recommended for all Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients who are 18-years and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago. The CDC and Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup have declared the following groups of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna recipients eligible for a booster dose six months or more after their initial series:
65 years and older
Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings
Age 18+ who are at increased risk due to social inequity
Booster doses are not required for one to be considered fully vaccinated, but are encouraged for those that are eligible to ensure significant protection from COVID-19 and its variants, especially as we enter the winter months. Booster doses went through the same thorough scientific review process as the initial vaccine series and have been proven safe.
Asian Health Services was established in 1974 in Oakland’s Chinatown, and has since expanded to a 12-site community health center serving over 28,000 patients in Oakland and its surrounding communities in English and 14 different Asian languages.
“We’re encouraging all eligible community members to come and get their booster shot,” said Mychi Nguyen, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Asian Health Services. “This is the best way to continue to protect yourself against COVID.”
For more information on how to receive a booster in your area and other COVID-19 vaccine information, visit www.myturn.ca.gov.
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No Subject Posted on: 2021-10-27 15:26:29By: Anonymous
Thank you Governor Newsom . You did an amazing job with the pandemic . News came out today about how bad trump’s handling of the pandemic was . It’s sad to think all those extra deaths could have been avoided .
Trump never took the pandemic seriously . He thought it made his presidency look bad . In the end it cost him the election . He does not seem to have any common sense . He never was qualified to be President .
Re: WTG President Trump!!! Posted on: 2021-10-27 16:09:07By: Anonymous
President Trump still living large in the minds of liberals. Of course, the millions that for him the first and second time and would the third time are too stupid to vote for Newsome, Biden and the other brilliant leftist out there. The left and their minions in the media spent more time TRYING to connect President Trump with some kind (any kind) of crime only to come up embarrassingly EMPTY. Can't wait for the presidential debates next time!!!
Sorry that moment like the 2020 election and trumpy being reinstated has passed. You lost all of it.
Recall guy not sure what planet you are on but please stay there.
Love the way the governors of some of those states who lost so many are now claiming they were right all along about herd immunity since new infections are coming down and more on par with those who took stronger precautions like California. Such a slap in the face to all those that died in Florida, Georgia, Texas and others prior.
"We're never gonna learn about how safe the vaccine is until we start giving it. Yeah...that's the way it goes..." - FDA panel member Dr. Ruben.
You likely won't hear that sound byte from any Newsom News channel or Biden Bidding media. But...yeah, we don't know many children the vaccine will kill until we start giving it...
No Subject Posted on: 2021-10-27 17:33:40By: Anonymous
California's vaccination rate is now close to 73%. Calaveras's is more like 52%. Shows you what a bunch of uneducated Trumpsters live here, trusting their mechanic or hairdresser's opinion more than the medical community. But also many who don't practice preventative health care and get an annual physical, just the emergency room when something's not right. So, guess they really don't have a doctor and whose opinion they would trust.
You are such a true American! I bet if you had a job and it was mandated you would refuse to vaccinate! You probably are some arrogant, wrinkled old Demorat who thinks their sh*t don't stink.
Newsom only cares about himself and his businesses.
Your ass kissing is making me sick!
Save your democratic ass kissing, lies, and hate propaganda for your other retarded gullible brain washed anti-American flag burning BLM supporting pieces of s h i t you call friends and family and do everyone a favor STFU A$$hole!!
Flatlanders are Demorats and certainly have mental issues. I have two whack jobs living next door to me that came from the Flatlands who are the worst neighbors that anyone could ever have. They just need to eat sh*t and die!
No Subject Posted on: 2021-10-27 21:10:21By: Anonymous
Ss I filled my car at the gas station, I chanted, « Let’s go Brandon », gas a year ago,reasonable, today, over the top! I can afford the price, hate it, but the little working mother’s and father’s having to decide between going somewhere vs: a little outing for their family is non existant. Shame on you Libtard’s! You are bringing the destruction of America on all of us
LET'S GO BRANDON!!! Posted on: 2021-10-28 08:20:57By: Anonymous
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