“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if we could talk about the monkey pox vaccine. Seeing how as DC has the highest incidence per capita, and is now offering a vaccine, I was thinking it might be interesting to know how many people actually went to try to get a vaccine and if they were able to get one or got turned away or what the lines were like etc.“
From the Mayor’s Office:
“DC Health announced that beginning Friday, August 5, the three DC Health monkeypox vaccination clinics will begin offering limited walk-up vaccinations for eligible residents on Fridays, pending vaccine availability. These walk-up appointments will increase vaccine access to individuals who may not have the ability or technology to pre-register online, or for those who may not feel comfortable providing their eligibility information online (whether online or in person, monkeypox related information, including eligibility information is confidential).
On Friday, August 5, walk-up vaccinations will be available from noon until 8:00 p.m., or while supply lasts, at the DC Health monkeypox vaccination clinics located at: (more…)
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From DC Health:
“Today, DC Health announced a new partnership with Color Health to offer a free COVID-19 treatment access program via telehealth in the District.
DC Health is partnering with Color Health to provide an additional resource to accessing Paxlovid, an antiviral medication to eligible DC residents. This program is available to all District residents 18 years or older who have tested positive for COVID-19 and who are at a higher risk for severe disease, including being over age 65, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, current or former smoker, among others.
Paxlovid is an oral antiviral medicine used to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in individuals 12 years and older who have tested positive for COVID-19 that have an increased risk of severe disease and have developed COVID-19 symptoms within the last 5 days. Paxlovid shortens the duration of symptoms and lowers the risk of an individual developing worse symptoms from COVID-19 or being admitted to the hospital. This program is not for medical emergencies.
To determine eligibility to receive Paxlovid, residents will need to request a telehealth consultation through Color Health by completing a short questionnaire. This questionnaire determines eligibility for a telehealth visit and those determined eligible will be connected with a provider within 5 to 30 minutes. During the telehealth visit, a provider will determine if the resident is eligible for this treatment and walk the resident through treatment information. If a resident is found to eligible during this telehealth visit, they can choose either home delivery or pharmacy pick-up from a preferred pharmacy. (more…)
Have other One Medical subscribers canceled now that they’ve been acquired by Amazon? Waiting to see how the transition goes first?
Another reader writes: “I’m looking to switch to a new primary care provider in DC (preferably in NW). Does anyone have any recommendations for offices/specific physicians they’ve had good experiences with?”
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“Dear PoPville,
I think the monkeypox vaccine effort deserves more credit. I just got my first dose today (Georgia Ave location) and the entire staff from security to nurses were so kind and welcoming, and all the forms are very inclusive and non judgmental.
I know there are concerns about the number of doses, but what is within D.C.’s control makes me very proud to live here.”
Here’s the latest from DC Health: (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director of DC Health, provided an update on monkeypox and encouraged more DC residents to pre-register for a vaccination appointment at preventmonkeypox.dc.gov. Since May, the District has reported 122 cases of monkeypox.
Monkeypox is a rare, but potentially serious viral illness that can be transmitted from person to person through direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids. Often, it is spread during intimate physical contact between people, including sex, kissing, and hugging. It also can be spread by respiratory secretions during prolonged face-to-face contact or when a person touches fabrics, such as bedding and towels, used by a person with monkeypox.
In response to the outbreak, the District has: (more…)
Dr. LaQuandra S. Nesbitt via DC Health
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that after more than seven and half years of leading DC Health, Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt will be departing the agency and moving on to new endeavors outside of DC Government. In announcing Dr. Nesbitt’s departure, the Mayor released the following statement: (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Bowser and DC Health announced that beginning today at 1:00 p.m., a limited amount of monkeypox vaccination appointments will become available to eligible District residents at PreventMonkeypox.dc.gov. To be considered eligible for the monkeypox vaccination, persons must be a District resident, 18 years of age or older and: (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to share an amazing experience I had getting my 18-month old daughter’s first dose of the covid vaccine at the Ward 4 Covid Center on 13th St. this morning (Wed.) The DC Covid website hasn’t been updated yet and I got all of my information from Twitter, so wanted to share our experience in case it helps another parent.
I was expecting big crowds, so we arrived an hour early at 9 am before the Covid Center opened at 10 am and we were first in line. (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Bowser and DC Health announced that the District will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages six months and older at COVID Centers in all eight wards beginning Tuesday, June 21. (more…)