Happy #IIPW2021!
Thank you @UMMCnews IPs - Sheila Fletcher, Melinda Grubb, Melissa Hill, Wendy Winn, Zan Martin, Elizabeth Smith, Jessica Mather - for your commitment to protecting our patients and staff.
"Make your intention Infection Prevention"
Wash hands. Get vaccinated.
The FDA authorized Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for those >=65, at high-risk of severe COVID-19 and at high-risk of viral exposure. ACIP meeting tomorrow to provide further guidance.
Meanwhile, flu season is almost here, please get your flu shot asap!
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To combat the growing number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in MS, the Medical Center announced that being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will now be a condition of employment/enrollment. Read the memo about the updated vaccination policy: https://t.co/1V2LH7bRc7
NEW: We have updated @ashtonpittman's breaking story last night with name of girl who died in Smith County yesterday due to Covid-19 complications as local Smith County newspaper now reporting with details we've added. Condolences to Mkayla's loved ones.
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COVID-19 vaccines not only protects you but also helps to create a safe environment for your patients, family and everyone around you.
Currently in MS and across the country, majority of hospitalizations and deaths are among unvaccinated individuals.
Please get vaccinated asap!
Today, we announced a new UMMC COVID-19 vaccination policy that is intended to significantly increase the number of employees and students who are fully vaccinated, and those who choose not to will wear an N95 mask at all times: https://t.co/3U1f5jyzrU
@PradeepVaitla@UMMC_ID Booster shots for transplant patients would be a great way to add extra layer of protection. ACIP has acknowledged it’s benefit but no official recommendation yet.
So excited to welcome Dr Leandro Mena as the new division director of @CDCSTD!
Dr Mena has been a tireless champion for #LGBTQ sexual health in Mississippi for decades and will keep fighting for sexual health and sex positivity across the US @CDCgov#IDtwitter#STITwitter
It’s not over yet! Keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Please keep wearing mask around others and take available #CovidVaccine as soon as you are eligible 🙏 #MasksSaveLives
SHEA is urging people to keep wearing masks in all community & healthcare settings. Masks remain a critical prevention measure as we continue to address the spread of #COVID19 throughout the United States & the world. #InfectionPrevention#StopTheSpread https://t.co/5y3c904XyB