Periodically, Nurse Meng Ping and Nurse Daphne will provide updates and resources for our community.

We care about your health and will help you connect to community resources!

Meng Ping护士和Daphne护士将定期为我们的社区提供更新和资源。我们关心您的健康，并将帮助您连接到社区资源！

October:  e-SCHOOLRNnewsletterOctober2020

November:  COVID-19 Update and Health Tips

December:  e-SCHOOL RN newsletterDecember2020

Here are some resources to get you connected with vaccines:

If you need language interpretation or online help, the following hotlines are available. Please say your preferred language when connected:

• WA State COVID-19 Assistance hotline: 1-833-VAX-HELP (1-833-829-4357), then press #, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. (Monday), 6 a.m.-6 p.m. (Tuesday-Sunday)
• King County COVID-19 Call Center: 206-477-3977, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

For vaccine locations near you, text your zip code to 438-829 (GET VAX). For telephone-to-text relay service, dial: 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. For tactile interpretation, contact: http://seattledbsc.org/

If you need a ride to your vaccination appointment, visit bit.ly/vaxride or call 425-943-6706 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dial 5 for interpretation). To request in-home vaccination or find a site that offers vaccination in your car, call 206-477-3977, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Pop Up Clinics in our region:

• Saturday, May 22: (Moderna and J&J only) Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd., 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, May 24: Downtown Park, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 26: Robinswood Park, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Thursday, May 27: Crossroads Park, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Thursday, June 3: Downtown Park, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Friday, June 4: Crossroads Park, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Thursday, June 10: Newporter Apartments, 5900 119th Ave. SE, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Saturday, June 12: St. Louise Parrish, 141 156th Ave. SE, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, June 14: Lake Boren Park, Newcastle, 1-6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 16: Robinswood Park, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Saturday, June 19: Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd., 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Please see COVID-19 Vaccine key updates and resources below.

No More Residency restrictions for vaccination

• Vaccine was limited in the first few months of vaccine rollout, so we could only make it available to people who lived or worked in Washington state. We are pleased to share that we are ending this requirement. Everyone who is eligible can get a vaccine regardless of where they live or work, as supply allows. We know that vaccinating everyone is important to help us all end this pandemic. We are removing the residency requirement for all vaccine sites, including the state-led mass vaccination sites. Please continue to promote vaccination to the communities you serve. Each vaccine given benefits us all. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at Covid.Vaccine@doh.wa.gov.

COVID-19 Speaker Series: Vaccine Hesitancy

• The American Lung Association and Washington Thoracic Society have teamed up to offer the “COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in BIPOC Communities” speaker series. Partners will provide culturally relevant, science-based, factual information about the COVID-19 vaccination. These conversations also will explore vaccine hesitancy and the role of systemic racism. Please see attached informational flyer.
  • May 18^th | 12-1pm: Vaccine Hesitancy- Laboratory Safety, Production and Distribution and the Role of Systemic Racism
    • Speakers: Dr. Stephaun Wallace, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center COVID-19 Prevention Network, and Courtney Christian, PhRMA.
  • May 25^th | 12-1pm: Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black/African American Community
    • Speakers: Dr. Ben Danielson, University of Washington
  • June 3^rd | 12-1pm: Vaccine Hesitancy in the Native American, Pacific Islander and Alaska Native American Communities
    • Speakers: Dr. Dakota Lane, Lummi Nation, and Dr. Bonnie Duran, University of Washington Schools of Social Work and Public Health
  • June 8^th | 12-1pm: Vaccine Hesitancy in the Hispanic Community
• RSVP HERE. Please feel to share with community partners and networks. This event is open to the public and free of charge.

CDC COVID-19 Resources for Parents and Adolescents

• New web page: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens provides information about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines for adolescents aged 12 and older, how to find a vaccination provider for adolescents, and what to expect during and after vaccination.
• New fact sheet: COVID-19 Vaccines for Preteens and Teens is a printable fact sheet for parents that explains the benefits of a COVID-19 vaccine for their children, safety information, and what to expect during and after vaccination.
• New frequently asked questions: Two new FAQs have been posted to address questions about the safety and benefits of COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents aged 12 and older.
• New myth-buster about menstrual cycles: Your menstrual cycle cannot be affected by being near someone who received a COVID-19 vaccine. This question and answer explains why.
• Myth-buster about infertility: It is safe for people who would like to have a baby one day to get a COVID-19 vaccine. This question and answer explains why. 
• Key things to know: The web pages Key Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines and About COVID-19 Vaccines have been updated to include the recommendation that adolescents aged 12 and older get vaccinated.
• Vaccine information for specific groups: The web page COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Specific Groups has been updated to help the public find information about vaccination for adolescents.

  Information for Healthcare and Vaccine Providers 

• New pediatric toolkit: The Pediatric Healthcare Professionals COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit provides materials to help healthcare providers give parents clear and accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines. The toolkit includes answers to common questions, an explanation of how mRNA vaccines work, and printable materials to give to parents.
• New FAQs about consent for minors: FAQs have been posted on the Pfizer-BioNTech product page for providers with information about consent,  prescreening questions, and other issues related to the vaccination of minors.
• New sample patient letter: Healthcare providers can customize and send this sample letter to encourage their patients to get a COVID-19 vaccine. It includes the new recommendation that everyone aged 12 and up get a COVID-19 vaccination.
• Recipient education page: The Vaccine Recipient Education page has been updated to include resources about COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents.

Information for Community Groups and Health Departments 

• Toolkit for community-based organizations: The Community-Based Organizations COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit  has been updated to include information and resources on COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents aged 12 and older.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Vax.Collaborative@doh.wa.gov with any questions, concerns and/or resource needs.