vaccines
Reminder to keep up on pet's vaccines after rabid skunks found in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 9:25pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The identification of three rabid skunks on the West Slope has prompted the El Dorado County Animal Services to remind pet owners to keep up on their animal's rabies vaccines.
Is the COVID-19 surge over in El Dorado County?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 8:33am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are some promising signs that the COVID-19 surge is over in El Dorado County. If current data continues in the direction it has been headed, El Dorado County is likely near the peak of the post holidays COVID-19 surge.
The surge of cases and hospitalizations began two weeks after Halloween, then continued through the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years holidays.
The El Dorado County Public Health Director Dr. Nancy Williams says we won't reliably know until another week or two has passed if the surge has hit its peak.
Column: Understanding COVID-19 vaccines
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:05pm
There’s a good chance you or someone you know will soon get a COVID-19 vaccine. El Dorado County is in Phase 1B-Tier 1, which allows residents in certain age categories to now receive a vaccine, along with other identified essential worker categories.
This is great news. The more people who vaccinate, the sooner we will again be able to safely engage in more activities. Many people ask how the vaccines do and don’t do, and how they work in our bodies. Here’s an overview.
What each vaccine does
Bad batch of Moderna vaccine pulled from El Dorado County and other California communities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 9:56am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Fewer than ten reactions from one batch of Moderna vaccines distributed in California has prompted state officials to pull it from circulation. Providers of the vaccine from this batch have been asked to pause the administration of lot 41L20A of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.
Where and how to get COVID-19 vaccines in counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 11:23am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With five different counties in two different states surrounding Lake Tahoe, there are different procedures concerning COVID-19 vaccines depending on which area one resides. As more doses of the vaccine become available, each county is in charge of its own vaccination rollout. Most in California will be vaccinated at community vaccination sites, doctor’s offices, clinics or pharmacies, depending on their county's plans.
On the Nevada side of the lake the state has developed "lanes" instead of the California side "tiers." All information is listed below.
South Lake Tahoe teachers and staff start to receive vaccines
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 9:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A major step in preparing to open schools back up to in-person classes, teachers and staff from Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) are receiving the first of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The news of the available vaccines came earlier than the District expected. They hope to have all staff members receive the first vaccine within the next two weeks, and the second required injection within the next six weeks.
Sign up to be on COVID-19 vaccine alert list
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 4:45pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Now that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is moving through the official phases and tiers, a vaccine list has been start for those who are able to respond to a Placerville or South Lake Tahoe Public Health Office within 30-60 minutes of getting an alert.
COVID-19 vaccines start moving through first phase in El Dorado and Alpine counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 10:57pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - During both the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting and the El Dorado County Board of Supervisor meetings on January 5, questions were asked of the health care professionals as to when the public can expect to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Open letter to the South Lake Tahoe community:
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 9:39pm
It was a great honor to serve as a member of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees for the last four years. As previously reported, I am stepping aside to focus on my career and raising my beautiful baby girl. I said many times while I was on the Board that every family in the District was my family, and every child in the District was my responsibility. Now that I have a child of my own, I think the parents of LTUSD will understand when I say that I need to focus on my own family for the time being.
Barton Health starts vaccinating front line healthcare workers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 2:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health has begun the process of inoculating its frontline healthcare workers at the South Lake Tahoe hospital. The first 500 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine were received from the State of California Thursday.
Doses received during the vaccine rollout in Phase 1a have been specifically allocated for healthcare workers and hospital Skilled Nursing Facility residents, under California’s tiered vaccination plan.
Coronavirus vaccines arrive in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 2:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The overnight snowstorm brought more than powder as the first shipment of the Pfitzer-BioNTech vaccine for the coronavirus arrived in South Lake Tahoe at Barton Hospital.
El Dorado County received a total of 975 doses with about five hundred doses shipped to South Lake Tahoe Thursday, Marshall Hospital in Placerville will receive theirs on Sunday. The local doses will be administered to Barton's healthcare workers and skilled nursing residents, beginning Friday, December 17.
First wave of COVID-19 vaccines could be in South Lake Tahoe next week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 7:43pm
The Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be in South Lake Tahoe by the end of next week, pending authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The vaccine gained approval by a panel of 22 experts on Thursday by a vote of 17-4 in favor of recommending the FDA give it the green light (one panelist abstained).
Volunteers sought as Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe opens new South Lake Tahoe office
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 9:55pm
Event Date:
December 10, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) will be opening an office in South Lake Tahoe to better serve the community and will be celebrating their grand opening on December 10, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The new location will be in mid-town adjacent to the former Sato Sushi, 3438 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. They will be offering a full list of services from cat adoptions to free vaccination clinics.
Public Health reminder: Keep pets current on rabies vaccines
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 5:46pm
El Dorado County Animal Services is reminding residents to keep pets current on rabies vaccines and notify Animal Services of any animal bite. Last week, Animal Services identified a skunk on the 5600 block of Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines that tested positive for rabies. This is the second rabid skunk to be found in El Dorado County in the past six months.
Column: The importance of annual women's health exams
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 12:49pm
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but breast cancer is not the only screening women should care about. All women should have an annual health-screening exam. Having an annual health care visit is a great opportunity to take charge of your health. Routine health care visits can help find problems early or prevent health problems before they occur. If problems are found early, they may be easier to treat and less likely to pose serious risks to your health.
Flu vaccine clinics in South Lake Tahoe and West Slope
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 9:41pm
The 2018/19 flu season almost upon us and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is recommending an annual influenza vaccination for everyone six months and older with any licensed, age-appropriate flu vaccine.
They said flu vaccines have been updated to better match circulating viruses (the B/Victoria component was changed and the influenza A(H3N2) component was updated).
Kitten adoption day at Michael Hohl Honda
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/14/2018 - 10:07pm
Event Date:
July 28, 2018 - 12:00pm
There will be a kitten adoption day at Michael Hohl Honda in Carson City on Saturday, July 28 from 12:00 pm. to 4:00 p.m.
Each kitten is certified and pre-owned. Catmandu, a non-profit cat adoption sanctuary in Carson City, is partnering with the Honda dealership to help homeless and rescued kittens find their "FUR"ever homes.
Take Care - Flu Season is Here
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/10/2018 - 5:19pm
Influenza (or flu) activity has increased significantly over the recent weeks in the South Lake Tahoe area. The majority of influenza cases this year have been typed as A(H3N2), a particularly nasty strain of the flu that has been associated with more hospitalizations and complications. Do yourself, your family and your community a favor by recognizing flu symptoms and avoid spreading it.
Nevada public health agencies urge residents to get vaccinated for Pertussis
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/02/2017 - 6:26pm
Due to the recent increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in Carson City, Douglas and Lyon Counties, the health departments in those communities are reminding members of the community to get vaccinated.
No Whooping Cough outbreak in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/04/2016 - 3:02pm
Rumors were flying around schools and on social media in South Lake Tahoe this week about a Whooping Cough (pertussis) outbreak at Tahoe Valley Elementary. A 4th grade student became sick with symptoms that resemble pertussis, but that cannot be confirmed for two weeks.
County now offering required immunizations to South Shore students
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/14/2016 - 7:07amApproximately 90-94.9 percent of students registered for school in South Lake Tahoe are fully vaccinated, which means its time for immunizations before school starts in August for the other 5 to 10 percent.
Column: Know the Facts about Hepatitis
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 3:03pm
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Do you know the facts about hepatitis and if you may have it?
Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver. There are three major types: A, B and C. Vaccines are available to protect against Hepatitis A and B, but none are available for Hepatitis C.
Hepatitis B and C can cause chronic infections that if left untreated can lead to liver damage, liver failure or even cancer. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Hepatitis C is the leading cause of liver transplants in this country.
Schools remind parents of new immunization rule for California
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/15/2016 - 5:09pm
El Dorado County Public Health and school officials are reminding parents of a new California school immunization law, SB 277 that went into effect January 1, 2016. The law eliminates exemptions based on personal beliefs, including religious beliefs, for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into child care or school, kindergarten through grade 12.
Mandatory vaccine bill goes to Governor Brown's desk
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2015 - 11:50pm
The controversial bill that would give California one of the country's strictest vaccination laws headed on Monday to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk, with supporters urging him to sign it and opponents promising to stand vigil around the clock to convince him to veto it.
On Monday, a majority of the California state Senate again passed Senate Bill 277, incendiary legislation that would require almost all schoolchildren to be fully vaccinated in order to attend public or private school, regardless of their parents' personal or religious beliefs.
The only exception would be for medical reasons.
Vaccine exemptions: California Senate overwhelmingly passes SB 277
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/17/2015 - 7:28amA controversial bill that abolishes "personal belief exemptions" for vaccinations won overwhelming approval in the California Senate on Thursday, bolstering supporters' hopes that it will also clear the Assembly and be signed into law.
The measure by Democratic Sens. Richard Pan, of Sacramento, and Ben Allen, of Santa Monica -- introduced after a outbreak of measles in December at Disneyland sickened 136 Californians -- passed 25-10 after the two senators agreed to compromises aimed at easing its passage.
Vaccination holdouts a disparate mix of rural, populous counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2015 - 6:44pm
As word of California’s measles outbreak spread to even remote Mariposa County, health officer Robert Ryder tried to capitalize on the alarming news by reaching out to families whose children weren’t fully vaccinated.
LTUSD may be exclude unvaccinated students from school
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/07/2015 - 12:08am
With over 200 students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District not immunized against the measles, district officials are monitoring the situation and may even exclude those children from attending classes.
Even though there are no cases in El Dorado County as of yet, the cases in Washoe County and Bay Area are of concern.
Understanding the Flu and Flu Vaccine
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/17/2014 - 9:04am
Flu season is underway. Misconceptions about the flu prevent people from taking the proper precautions. For example, being out the in cold does not cause the flu. Here are a few more flu myths I hear and facts to help you stay healthy this winter.
FLU MYTHS
MYTH:If you think you have the flu, go to the doctor to get antibiotics.
Free flu vaccinations on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/24/2014 - 2:13pm
Event Date:
October 25, 2014 - 8:30am
It's that time of year again for flu shots!
All South Lake Tahoe residents on both sides of the state line are invited to stop by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Station on Saturday, October 25 for a free flu vaccination.
The flu vaccinations are being provided by Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) and Tahoe Douglas Fire.
Shots, mist and high dose for seniors are all available from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Tahoe Douglas Fire Station #23 located at 193 Elks Point Road.
Vaccinations: Are you Informed?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/22/2014 - 9:26pm
As a parent, we want our children to be safe. Certain safety measures are designed to help keep children safe, like child safety seats, seat belts, and toddler gates. However, some parents may overlook one critical component to keep children healthy and safe: vaccinations. Current vaccinations are the most effective and safest they have been in history and have saved millions of lives from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Whopping Cough on the Rise in South Lake Tahoe and Rest of County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 8:29pm
Whooping cough has made an alarming resurgence across the county this year, prompting health officials to call for booster shots for children and adults over the age of 11 as well as up to date immunizations for infants.
Local health officials have seen more than double the normal number of pertussis (whooping cough) cases this year. There have been six reported cases in South Lake Tahoe and four on the west slope of El Dorado County. Statewide there have been 3,458 cases since January 1.
Authorities Seek Dog That Bit South Lake Tahoe Man
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/18/2014 - 7:10pmA South Lake Tahoe man was bit by a dog on Sunday while walking near Washington Avenue and Tahoe Keys Blvd. At about 6 p.m., the unidentified man encountered a dog roaming in the neighborhood and was bit as he attempted to read the dog's tags.
The dog is described as a husky type dog with grey and white fluffy fur, wearing a blue collar and tags.
The man was treated and released from medical care but will have to undergo post exposure rabies treatments if authorities cannot verify that the dog is current on its rabies vaccines.
Barton Health providing seasonal flu, pneumonia vaccinations
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 10:18pmEvent Date:
October 20, 2012 - 9:00am
Barton Health encourages our community to be protected during flu season by offering affordable vaccinations during convenient dates and times, at the following locations:
Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to noon and again on Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to noon at Barton Family Medicine, 1090 Third Street, South Lake Tahoe.
Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to noon, Barton Urgent Care & Family Practice at Stateline Medical Center, 155 Highway 50, Stateline, Nev.
Ages 3 - 18 FREE.* Cost for ages 19 and older: Seasonal Flu Shot: $20; Pneumonia Vaccine: $35
Important information:
Federal directive changes health department vaccination policies
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 2:29pmA new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mandate stipulates that starting Monday, Oct. 1, health departments can no longer provide federally-provided vaccines for people with private health...
Federal directive changes health department vaccination policies
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 2:29pmA new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mandate stipulates that starting Monday, Oct. 1, health departments can no longer provide federally-provided vaccines for people with private health...
Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations (Walk-In-Basis Only)
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 8:57pm
Barton Health is providing free seasonal flu vaccines to children ages three to 18 residing in South Lake Tahoe, to help the Lake Tahoe community stay healthy this season. Vaccinations are available November 5, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm AND November 19, from 1:00pm -5:00pm at Barton Family Medicine on Third Street in South Lake Tahoe.
Free flu shots in S. Lake Tahoe for children
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 1:18pmTo help the Lake Tahoe community stay healthy this season, Barton Health is providing free seasonal flu vaccines to children ages 3 to 18 who reside in South ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../free-flu-shot...
Barton scheduling flu vaccinations
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 7:09pmBarton Health is providing free flu vaccines to South Lake Tahoe area residents ages 3-18. Ages 19 and older may receive the flu vaccine for $20 and the pneumonia vaccine for $35. Barton has secured v...
Flu shots available in Incline Village
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/01/2011 - 4:02amIncline Village Community Hospital and the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will be offering flu vaccines beginning Oct. 1 for residents of Incline Village and Crystal Bay. The charge for the...
Are vaccinations for pets necessary?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:11amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The short answer is yes. However, recent research has led to new protocols for pet vaccinations. For some pets, this means less vaccine, or vaccines administered less oft...
