The CDC does not recommend you take over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen, acetaminophen or aspirin to try to prevent side effects, because it’s not known if those could impact how well the vaccine will work.
As TMC worked to fix the glitch, health leaders decided to call law enforcement personnel on a curated list to come to the Tucson Convention Center to receive the vaccine, so the doses would not go to waste.
We were told, “Place of permanent residence doesn’t factor into whether someone can get vaccinated in Arizona or what a person’s priority will be.” But is it really that simple?
Arizona has been getting dozens of out-of-state nurses each week since last month but this week is the biggest installment. The state expects nearly 300 nurses to come this week alone.
A list of employees who are considered essential and the form employers need to fill out to apply for their workers to be considered for vaccination under Phase 1-B.
Can visitors from out-of-state or out of the country get the COVID-19 vaccine in Arizona? What if they got their first dose already somewhere else? We got answers from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
After reports of some allergic reactions to the vaccine in the UK, ADHS Director Dr. Christ addresses what actions Arizona is taking to help keep people safe.
Will Arizona mandate that the COVID-19 vaccine be part of the required childhood immunizations in order to attend school? The state health director addresses that issue and also if medical workers may be made to get the shot as well.
Are there any courses of action to try to get bumped up higher on the priority list when it comes to the Coronavirus vaccine in Arizona? Dr. Cara Christ has a few options to try.
Eligible individuals who exhausted the 26 weeks of state benefits can request extra help through the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program.
Inmates at the Whetstone Unit in Tucson staged a peaceful walkout on Thursday evening. The demonstration stemmed from concerns about the spread of COVID-19 inside the facility.
The department said gloves are worn by anyone preparing food, and each day after meals are served, a cleaning team comes in to deep-clean the kitchen and dining area.
There is currently no known risk associated with being in the same room at a funeral or visitation service with the body of someone who died of COVID-19.
While studies show the virus can live for several hours, the CDC says transmission to persons from surfaces contaminated with the virus has not been documented.