Episodes
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This is the FINAL edition of Community Pulse. Hear host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann reflect on the pandemic. If you have turned to Community Pulse for information during the darkest days of the pandemic, or if KOPN has positively impacted your life in any other way, please consider supporting us during our summer pledge drive. Fare thee well!
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Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann says farewell to the show, and indicates that Matthew Holloway on Facebook is a good source for tracking rates of infection.
https://www.facebook.com/holloweezyhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/us/covid-cases.html
https://ourworldindata.org/blog/page/2
Looking over the arc of the pandemic, Dr. Allemann emphasizes that it is not over until it is over for everyone. There was amazing progress with rapid genetic sequencing, vaccines were developed in record time, and China did admit fairly quickly that infection was happening. In comparison, the last flu pandemic got called the Spanish Flu because no other country would admit it was happening. Stumbles: the US created its own test rather than using the WHO test; we minimized masks at first; and we had insufficient masks, PPE, tests, and test materials. Surprising: masks were more important than ventilators. Not surprising: public health matters to us all, and nurses are essential. Many underpaid workers are essential. Inequality is dangerous and sometimes fatal. Graces: In the US, the hospital system held.The FINAL edition of Community Pulse will air next Wednesday, June 9. As the pandemic seems to be lessening in severity in mid-Missouri, it is time to conclude the show and highlight other things in our community.
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Episodes manquant?
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Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann discusses the CDC guidelines on masking and vaccinations.
Here are precautions recommended for the unvaccinated population.
Information on recurrent infection, which is difficult to define and seems to be rare.
Find the CDC's rationale for the new guidelines.
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Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann speaks with guest Sarah Davis about COVID vaccinations for children.
Pfizer press release with some data
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Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann speaks with Sara Humm from the Boone County/City of Columbia Health Department about the end of the public health order and ongoing guidelines regarding COVID-19.
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Dr. Elizabeth Allemann discusses the Columbia health orders that expire on May 12 and will not be renewed.
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Ginny Chadwick reflects on the past year of co-hosting Community Pulse. Today was her last time hosting the program, and from now on Community Pulse will air only on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. with host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann. Thank you, Ginny!
Ginny also discussed CDC guidelines for wearing a mask indoors. You can find that information here.
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Co-host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann speaks with Dr. Erik Martin, an emergency room physician who has worked in New York, Missouri, Oklahoma, and the Southwest US during this pandemic.
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Missouri Foundation for Health's Messaging to Missourians About COVID-19 Vaccines:
https://vimeo.com/531548031/78e7729a8d
https://mffh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MFH-Vaccine-Presentation-FINAL.pdf
https://mffh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MFH-Vaccine-Communications-Message-Guide-Final.pdf -
Pertinent links:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMe2106315
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2104840
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/JJUpdate.html
https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2021/han00442.asp
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Dr. Allemann and Sarah Davis address two questions from listeners:
1. What can we do after vaccination with other vaccinated people? Can we be inside without masks? How do we think about the other people in our bubbles who aren’t vaccinated?
2. Do we change the way we think about receiving a vaccine if we have had COVID 19? Are there increased risks to the vaccine? Are the benefits different? What if we had asymptomatic disease?They also address many frequently asked questions, such as: is the vaccine free? Do I have to have insurance? How do I know if it’s my turn? What if I am breastfeeding? What if I am pregnant? How do I protect my children who are too young to get the vaccine? What if I have a health condition that affects my immune system? Is the vaccine safe and effective for me? How can I assess how much my condition might affect my response to the vaccine?
In addition, they discuss the J/J vaccine, the AstraZenica vaccine and Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis.
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B117 variant
What these mutations actually areEvery person in MO who is 16 years and older can sign up for a vaccination appointment. Visit here.
Finally, a study shows that the vaccine works pretty much the same in 12-15 year-olds as in older teens and adults. The first doses of study in 6 months to 11 years old started last week.
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https://missouriindependent.com/2021/04/06/days-after-all-missouri-adults-are-eligible-for-vaccine-state-expects-fewer-doses/
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Cases are up in the world, the US, and Missouri. Michigan is a hot-spot, and Missouri should pay attention to their challenges and try to learn from them: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/michigan-covid-more-than-8-400-new-coronavirus-cases-reported-in-one-day-most-since-december/ar-BB1fihu7
CDC issues new travel guidance for people who have been vaccinated
Excess deaths in the US—more than what has been documented as COVID deaths
Missouri officially offers vaccines to everybody over age 16 starting Friday.
But in reality, pretty much anyone who can get to a vaccine event can get vaccinated already.Phase 2: Homeless, Disproportionally affected (racial and ethnic groups)
Chemical, Commercial Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, Defense, Financial, Food and Agriculture 2, Government, higher Ed,How to find a vaccine appointment:
Vaccinespotter.org
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/261531638669991
Missouri COVID 19 Vaccine Information—they will help you get a vaccine appointment.Two more pertinent links:
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/25/astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-all-the-issues-and-problems-the-shot-has-faced.htmlhttps://www.dw.com/en/astrazeneca-whats-the-deal-with-thrombosis/a-56901525
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Co-host Ginny Chadwick speaks to Dr. Angie Hull, a public policy professor, who took an adventure to rural Missouri to snag a coveted Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Vaccination and recovery from infection
Question from a listener about air filtration
Air data
Vaccine info
Vaccine info
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Further reading/resources:
The Language TreeSpanish Registration FormState Vaccination PrioritiesCity Health Order Modification -
Further reading/resources:
Central Missouri COVID-19 Vaccine InformationMap of state vaccine sitesEntire list of vaccine sites in MissouriGoogle sheet of state supplied vaccines -
Further reading/resources:
Central Missouri COVID-19 Vaccine InformationMap of state vaccine sitesEntire list of vaccine sites in MissouriGoogle sheet of state supplied vaccines -
Further reading/resources:
Boone County COVID-19 case numbersSewershed Surveillance project dataCDC says vaccinated grandparents can visit their grandchildrenMissouri Vaccine SpotterMissouri Vaccine InformationCentral Missouri COVID-19 vaccine information Facebook Group - Montre plus
