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See How Masks Work Watch NowOn November 2, the CDC recommended all children ages 5 to11 years old receive their COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine is approved for children ages 5 to 11 as a two-dose series taken three weeks apart. This approval expands eligibility to more individuals and is another step as we continue to combat the COVID-19 […]
The CDC has released a review of over 90 published studies about the difference between infection-induced immunity (immunity provided by prior COVID-19 infection) and vaccine-induced immunity (immunity provided by vaccine). These studies and research papers show that vaccination is the best protection against COVID-19 illnesses. Throughout the pandemic, and especially since the COVID-19 vaccine became […]
Tennessee Department of Health offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to all eligible Tennesseans Today, the Tennessee Department of Health shared that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 years. While young children often have a milder illness than adults, outbreaks in this age group are common, […]
CDC Approved Booster Dose Recommendations for Certain Populations NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health will begin offering booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines to certain populations, beginning Monday, October 25. For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more […]
More than 18 months into the global COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve learned a lot. We’ve learned the best ways to prevent the continued spread of the virus, which therapies and medications effectively improve clinical outcomes for patients who test positive for COVID-19. We’ve also learned which behaviors are still a good idea (like masking and social […]
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Children (MIS-C) While COVID-19 is more likely to cause severe illness in adults, it can also affect children. For children, the symptoms can be like what adults may experience – fever, loss of smell, headaches, muscle aches, cough, fatigue, and gastrointestinal upset. Most children will recover with supportive care at home. Unfortunately, […]
CDC Approved Booster Dose Recommendations for Certain Populations The Tennessee Department of Health will begin offering booster doses of COVID vaccine to certain populations, beginning Friday, September 24. A single dose booster of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine can be administered for individuals who met these criteria: People 65 years and older and residents in long-term […]
Tennessee students deserve high-quality education opportunities in a safe environment. In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that our students, school faculty, and staff stay safe is crucial. There are several actions that parents, students, and school leaders can take to ensure students remain in the classroom and have a safe learning environment. Get vaccinated Vaccination […]
As the highly contagious Delta Variant continues to be fueled by an increase in COVID-19 infections, Tennessee hospitals are under increasing strain to care for patients. Many hospitals are experiencing capacity constraints unlike we have seen during the pandemic. There are several courses of action you can take to protect yourself and your community and help […]
Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued full authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for individuals age 16 and up. The vaccine remains under emergency use authorization (EUA) for those age 12-15 years and for the administration of the third dose option for individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. The full licensed approval […]
The Tennessee Department of Health is acting upon recent guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding an additional dose of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for moderately and severely immunocompromised individuals. On August 13, the CDC accepted ACIP recommendations for an additional dose […]
As Tennesseans begin to enjoy summer activities, public health experts remind everyone, especially the unvaccinated, to remain vigilant against COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and area health departments are carefully watching the Delta variant of COVID-19. Unfortunately, this variant, which spreads more easily, is leading to an increase in COVID-19 cases […]
The Tennessee Department of Health today announced it will begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15 years. This is following the decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to recommend to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the Pfizer vaccine […]
After a pause to review further benefits and risks of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has voted to recommend a continuation of the J&J vaccine without restrictions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have approved moving forward once […]
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) announced that local health departments, including offsite points of distribution, or PODs, are offering walk-in options to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Tennesseans age 16 and up are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. TDH wants to make it as convenient as possible for anyone seeking a COVID-19 vaccine to […]
Tennesseans with hypertension are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination Understanding hypertension Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common and often hidden condition that affects people who have obesity or increased body mass index (BMI), a sedentary lifestyle, and diets high in salt and other processed foods. Hypertension risk also increases with age, tobacco use and […]
Tennesseans with diabetes are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Understanding diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a complex chronic illness that primarily affects people who have obesity or have insulin resistance. Having a family history of diabetes can also increase your risk. As a result of these factors, the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood […]
We know that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic people have made changes to their lifestyle routines. For many of you that may have included not engaging in activities such as socializing in your community, attending doctor or dental appointments, or taking your child for their well-child visits. Due to the pandemic, tens of thousands of Tennessee’s […]
The Tennessee Department of Health is acting upon recent guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Our vaccine supply continues to surpass demand and we do not anticipate this shift will impact our efforts to […]
“How are you doing today?” It’s a question we asked each other multiple times a day that’s taken on new meaning in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. You might have brushed it off with the customary, “Great! How are you?” when really you were nowhere near great. One thing the collective experience of the pandemic […]
Tennessee has reached a vaccination landmark of one million Tennesseans being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Approximately 22 percent have received at least one dose. ‘’We celebrate this milestone and expect to see this number increase as vaccine is more widely available,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “The hard work and dedication […]
Tennesseans Should Still Follow COVID-19 Precautions. Tennessee continues to protect its most vulnerable citizens from COVID-19 and to prepare for opening COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all Tennesseans age 16 and older beginning April 5. The COVID-19 vaccination numbers are playing in Tennessee’s favor: Approximately 64 percent of Tennesseans age 70 and older have received a […]
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced all Tennessee adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination no later than April 5. Tennesseans aged 55 and older and those in Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinationseffective Mar. 18. Governor Lee shared the announcement in a video this morning: watch it […]
Across Tennessee, thousands of families are caring for children with significant disabilities or complex medical needs. Many of them are accustomed to countless doctors’ appointments, therapy visits and the fear that even a common cold can lead to complications for their child. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly elevated concerns among caregivers about the health and […]
Tennesseans who have recovered from COVID-19 may be able to help those right now who are trying to fight the virus. If you recently contracted and fought off the COVID-19 virus, the plasma in your blood now contains COVID-19 antibodies, which is how your body’s immune system was able to fight the virus. Antibodies are […]
Tennesseans with obesity are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Understanding Obesity Obesity is a complex chronic disease that can affect anyone. Obesity is defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher. BMI is determined by a person’s height and weight. In Tennessee, 37 percent of adults are obese, which is […]
Pregnant women and members of their household are now eligible to be vaccinated. COVID-19 Illness during Pregnancy COVID-19 is potentially dangerous for everyone. Pregnant women who have COVID-19 and experience symptoms are more likely than nonpregnant women with COVID-19 to need care in an intensive care unit, to need a ventilator for breathing support or […]
Do You Have Questions About How to Select the Right COVID-19 Vaccine for You? Tennesseans now have three options of COVID-19 vaccines – Pfizer, Moderna, and, following recent FDA emergency use authorization, Johnson & Johnson. With one more COVID-19 vaccine choice available, it’s only natural Tennesseans may be asking themselves which vaccine to choose. The […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine in individuals 18-years of age and older, and shipments of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine have started arriving in Tennessee. Here are some important facts to know about the J&J vaccine. Receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is optional, and all Tennesseans have […]
Today the Tennessee Department of Health announced state-specific visitation restrictions for long-term care facilities will end effective February 28, 2021. Facilities should use the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidance for safe operation and visitation with limited visitation restrictions no longer in place at the state level. The Tennessee Department of Health recognizes […]
As a health care provider, Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center is focused on preventive health care, and vaccinations are a top priority. As an effective method to reducing deaths caused by the transmission of many types of viruses, we advise parents to vaccinate their children against measles and mumps. We also encourage adults to receive […]
If you’re a Tennessean age 70 and older, you now have multiple avenues for getting a COVID-19 vaccination. Because our immune system weakens as we get older, vaccines can help fight off infections we become more prone to as we age, like the flu, pneumonia and shingles. Ongoing health conditions like diabetes and heart […]
Tennessee will begin registering Tennesseans aged 65 and older and those in Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan COVID-19 for vaccinations on Feb. 22. Phase 1b includes staff members of kindergarten through 12th grade schools and child care facilities. “Tennessee has administered more than one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine so far, and […]
Walmart Pharmacy Locations Selected as Tennessee Partner. Tennessee will see expanding access to COVID-19 vaccination with the launch of a new federal retail pharmacy program. The first phase of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination will launch in Tennessee February 12, with select pharmacies offering vaccinations in accordance with the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination […]
Tennessee’s senior citizens are among the most vulnerable to hospitalization and death from COVID-19. This is why Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan prioritizes those at the highest risk and why the state is working to make sure there are vaccination providers in every Tennessee county. The state is now asking those with friends and loved ones […]
The Tennessee Department of Health reminds adults aged 70 and older they are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination. TDH estimates there are about 300,000 Tennesseans in the 70-74 year age group, and only about one in three Tennesseans in this group have been vaccinated to date. “It’s a top priority to protect Tennessee senior […]
Tennessee is making significant progress in rapidly vaccinating the most vulnerable among our citizens. Today, Tennesseans who are age 70 and older are eligible to request appointments for their COVID-19 vaccinations with their local health departments. This is a significant milestone in Tennessee’s vaccination efforts, made possible with an increase in the state’s COVID-19 vaccine […]
Tennessee will begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations to Tennesseans aged 70 and older this week as the state has begun receiving increased allocations of COVID-19 vaccines. Tennesseans aged 70 and up may begin registering for COVID-19 vaccination tomorrow, Feb. 2. Tennesseans can find information on the phases eligible for vaccination in their county and, when eligible, […]
The Tennessee Department of Health is expanding access to COVID-19 vaccination with a particular focus on rural and underserved areas. TDH is partnering with pharmacies and community health clinics to add more than 100 new vaccination sites across the state. Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan remains focused on equity to ensure those with limited access to […]
The Tennessee Department of Health has updated Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan as the state continues to prioritize Tennesseans most at risk of illness and death from COVID-19. Protecting Medically Fragile Children and AdultsTennessee has added people living in households with medically fragile children to Phase 1c of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Vaccination of their […]
The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified Command Group have added new features to the COVID19.tn.gov website to make it easier for users to find county-specific information and request an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID19.tn.gov website provides a simple tool for Tennesseans to find their phase in Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Updates to […]
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been significantly impacted by the public health emergency created by COVID-19, in Tennessee, showing a death rate three times higher than the population. Here in Tennessee, we take tremendous pride in being the first state to prioritize people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the first phase of […]
Tennessee is making great progress in rapidly vaccinating those at highest-risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19. Within four weeks of Tennessee receiving its first doses of COVID-19 vaccine, more than 221,000 people in the state have received vaccinations, and the Tennessee Department of Health is distributing COVID-19 vaccinations as rapidly as supplies are […]
Tennessee county health departments are now booking appointments for people in Phase 1 populations of the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and those aged 75 and up who wish to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Tennesseans can follow a simple, three-step process to learn when they’re eligible for vaccination and register for a vaccination appointment: Find Your PhaseTennesseans […]
There’s new hope for older adults who remain at highest risk for serious illness and death from COVID-19: a new and highly effective treatment option called monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibody treatments work by attaching to parts of the virus and helping your immune system respond more quickly to fight it. The U.S. Food and Drug […]
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a new digital tool to help inform Tennesseans when they will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. “In addition to creating a strong infrastructure for distribution, we’re currently one of the top states in the nation for total doses administered, vaccinating more than 150,000 Tennesseans in just two […]
Tennessee continues efforts to administer COVID-19 vaccinations as described in the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Tennessee county health department staff members administered more than 25,000 COVID-19 vaccinations during the New Year weekend, and more than 157,000 total vaccinations have been administered statewide to date. “We are pleased with the overwhelming interest Tennesseans are showing in […]
The Tennessee Department of Health has updated the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and its phased approach to administering COVID-19 vaccines to Tennesseans. “COVID-19 vaccines remain limited at this time, and Tennessee’s allocation plan prioritizes those most at risk of illness and death from COVID-19,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “The plan also […]
Two safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Tennessee. You may have heard claims about the COVID-19 vaccines on social media or from people in your life. Let’s set the record straight on myths circulating about the COVID-19 vaccines. Fiction: The government is mandating that everyone receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Fact: The vaccine is […]
A safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Tennessee this week. You may have heard claims about the COVID-19 vaccine on social media or from people in your life. Let’s set the record straight on myths circulating about the COVID-19 vaccine. Fiction: The COVID-19 vaccines were developed using fetal tissue Fact: NO vaccines are developed […]
The Tennessee Department of Health today announced the state expects to receive its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on or around Dec. 21. Tennessee expects to receive an initial allocation of a total of 115,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine over the next two weeks, following Emergency Use Authorization issued by the […]
Tennessee is updating testing at local county health departments to free up staff to help with vaccines. Tennesseans will soon be able to conduct self COVID-19 tests from their car at county health departments across the state. Additional information on COVID-19 self-testing: Start date: December 21 Available to adults 18 years or older only Available […]
Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 testing sites across the state will begin offering self-testing kits to adults three days a week December 21, to allow staff members to transition to vaccination of frontline health care providers and first responders. Local county health departments will continue to offer COVID-19 testing five days a week at no […]
The Tennessee Department of Health today announced the state has received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine ahead of statewide shipment on Thursday. The state obtained an early shipment of 975 doses to hold as an emergency backup supply should any receiving hospital’s supply be damaged. With the Emergency Use Authorization issued by the U.S. Food […]
New Partnership Will Fast Track Rural Doctors Rural communities are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 and an innovativeTennessee partnership is pioneering a plan to bring more doctors and dentists to rural areas. As we recognize National Rural Health Day today, we also recognize the tremendous efforts ofhealth care professionals who are working tirelessly […]
As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, we eagerly await a vaccine to combat it. You may have a few questions about COVID-19 vaccines and their safety. We’ve covered the top five things you should know about COVID-19 vaccines to keep you informed. Will the vaccines be safe? The path to an approved vaccine begins with […]
Isolation and quarantine are health practices used to protect the public from diseases, particularly communicable ones. They help prevent exposure to people who have or may have a contagious disease and have been used globally throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the spread of the disease. Isolation is for people who are already sick. It […]
The CDC and other health organizations recommend that people wear masks in public settings and around people who don’t live in the same household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Masks may help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others, and they are most likely to reduce […]
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