Vaccine hesitancy

AEG Presents to Require Proof of Full Vaccination for U.S. Concertgoers and Event Staff

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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The vaccination policy, limited only as required by law, will be in full effect nationwide no later than October 1, 2021.

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  • The vaccination policy, limited only as required by law, will be in full effect nationwide no later than October 1, 2021.
  • Several venues have already been following local government vaccination mandates, with others anticipated to come in the weeks leading up to October 1.
  • Leading up to October 1, AEG Presents will be implementing a policy of showing proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of show date where permitted.
  • Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries.

Aditxt, Inc. and Great Lakes Medical Laboratory Launch AditxtScore for COVID-19 in State of Michigan as a Personalized Approach to Addressing COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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This makes it possible to assess the strength of an individuals immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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  • This makes it possible to assess the strength of an individuals immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
  • Under the agreement, GLML will make the AditxtScore for COVID-19 available throughout its six physical locations and mobile units in Michigan.
  • What I did not expect was that after receiving an AditxtScore myself I would find that I had low immune response, despite being vaccinated.
  • Our AditxtScore for COVID-19 delivers that personalized approach with the accessibility and efficiency needed to scale.

New Stanford Study Shows Promotion of COVID-19 Vaccines by Leading Republicans Can Influence Vaccine Intentions Among Supporters

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Friday, August 6, 2021
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As the Delta variant and latest surge in cases add urgency to outreach efforts, a new study by leading scholars from Stanford University, Columbia, Northwestern, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) shows that Republican elite encouragement of vaccines can significantly influence the vaccine intentions of Republican party supporters.

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  • As the Delta variant and latest surge in cases add urgency to outreach efforts, a new study by leading scholars from Stanford University, Columbia, Northwestern, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) shows that Republican elite encouragement of vaccines can significantly influence the vaccine intentions of Republican party supporters.
  • Moreover, the study found that participants presented with endorsements from Republican leaders were more likely to report that they thought Trump and other Republicans would want them to get vaccinated, thereby influencing their vaccine intentions.
  • If Republican leaders take up vaccine promotion efforts with greater enthusiasm, theres good reason to believe that their supporters will listen.
  • Among unvaccinated participants, results showed that the Republicans endorse condition increased vaccination intentions, when compared to the Democrats endorse condition and the neutral control.

Bipartisan Leaders & Public Health Experts Urge Private Sector Leaders to Increase Vaccination, Establish #COVIDSafeZones

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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"These #COVIDSafeZones recommendations are achievable measures to contain COVID-19 now," said Mark McClellan, Director, Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy and former FDA Commissioner and Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator. "These steps by businesses will not only protect the 124 million Americans working in the private sector--they protect customers, families, and all of us."

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  • "These steps by businesses will not only protect the 124 million Americans working in the private sector--they protect customers, families, and all of us."
  • The letter is available on COVIDCollaborative.us and business leaders are encouraged to share their intent to implement the outlined safety measures.
  • The CovidSafeZones recommendations are practical and achievable steps the private sector can take to do our part in protecting our employees and communities."
  • "The proposed COVID SafeZones solutions are common sense, practical, non-intrusive and should be embraced by leaders of the private sector industries.

SnapNurse Launches SnapClinics to Provide Vaccinations in Areas of Need

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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SnapNurse , a disruptive, tech-enabled healthcare staffing platform, today announced the launch of SnapClinics, on-demand, pop-up vaccination clinics for healthcare deserts and underserved areas across the nation.

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  • SnapNurse , a disruptive, tech-enabled healthcare staffing platform, today announced the launch of SnapClinics, on-demand, pop-up vaccination clinics for healthcare deserts and underserved areas across the nation.
  • SnapClinics are designed to help public and private organizations with immunizations and other needs, with an immediate focus on providing COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • To date, SnapClinics in Arizona, California, Georgia, Florida and Michigan have vaccinated more than one million people across all vaccination sites.
  • We believe we can help educate people and provide access to COVID vaccines through our SnapClinics by meeting people where they are, said Cherie Kloss, SnapNurse founder and CEO.

CMA and CNA call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 3, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), representing physicians and nurses across Canada, are joining the call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 3, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), representing physicians and nurses across Canada, are joining the call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers.
  • With mounting concerns over highly contagious COVID-19 variants and leveling-off vaccination rates across Canada, the mandatory vaccination of health care workers is an additional measure to protect patients, the health workforce and health care system capacity.
  • Beyond mandatory vaccination of health care workers, the CMA and the CNA are also calling on all levels of government and employers to implement strategies that decrease barriers to accessing vaccines and improve vaccine acceptance.
  • The CMA and the CNA continue to urge all Canadians to get fully immunized and bring any questions or concerns to a health care professional.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 3, 2021

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Through the Wellness Together Canada online portal, people of all ages across the country can access immediate, free and confidential mental health and substance use supports, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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  • Through the Wellness Together Canada online portal, people of all ages across the country can access immediate, free and confidential mental health and substance use supports, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada(PHAC) provides regular updates on COVID-19 vaccines administered , vaccination coverage and ongoing monitoring of vaccine safety across the country.
  • We expect cases to be concentrated largely in younger unvaccinated people; however, further spread could extend into older unvaccinated populations.
  • Canadianscan also go the extra mile by sharing credible information on COVID-19 risks and prevention practices and measures to reduce COVID-19 in communities .

Kaiser Permanente mandates COVID-19 vaccination for all employees and physicians amid resurging pandemic

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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Making vaccination mandatory is the most effective way we can protect our people, our patients and the communities we serve.

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  • Making vaccination mandatory is the most effective way we can protect our people, our patients and the communities we serve.
  • Unvaccinated employees and physicians will be required to become fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or apply for medical or religious exemption.
  • The Kaiser Permanente organization includes more than 216,000 employees and more than 23,000 Permanente Medical Group physicians.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.

Research: Privilege and Politics Impact Disparity in Vaccine Rates

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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It's a finding, the researchers write, that may speak to additional vaccines being more accessible to higher-income counties during vaccine rollout.

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  • It's a finding, the researchers write, that may speak to additional vaccines being more accessible to higher-income counties during vaccine rollout.
  • Disparity in high school graduation rates also served as a critical factor in vaccine disparity within counties.
  • Their further analysis shows that the seemingly reduced disparity is due to a lower White vaccination rate, rather than a higher Black vaccination rate.
  • States do not report vaccination rates by race consistently, making it difficult to design policy interventions and outreach strategies that can effectively address inequities in vaccination rates.

Peach State Health Plan and Morehouse School of Medicine Hold Speaker Panel to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitation

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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ATLANTA, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Last week, Peach State Health Plan partnered with the Morehouse School of Medicine to host the "Bridging the Gap on the COVID-19 Vaccine" panel to discuss Georgia's ongoing efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccinations across Georgia.

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  • ATLANTA, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Last week, Peach State Health Plan partnered with the Morehouse School of Medicine to host the "Bridging the Gap on the COVID-19 Vaccine" panel to discuss Georgia's ongoing efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccinations across Georgia.
  • "This panel discussion was an eye-opening look at many of the issues that are contributing to vaccine hesitancy," said Dr. James Richardson, Chief Medical Director for Peach State Health Plan.
  • Placing emphasis on the safety of not only the individual, but the community as a whole, is the priority of both Peach State Health Plan and Morehouse School of Medicine.
  • "Peach State Health Plan strongly believes that the health of the individual is integral to the overall health of the community," said Wade Rakes, CEO and Plan President of Peach State Health Plan.