[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: Media Release: Health Department Launches Survey for Phase 2 Individuals and Organizations Interested in Receiving COVID-19 vaccine

Sat Jan 16 13:29:03 CST 2021

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Sat, Jan 16, 2021 at 9:49 AM
Subject: Media Release: Health Department Launches Survey for Phase 2
Individuals and Organizations Interested in Receiving COVID-19 vaccine
To:

*Topeka, Kan.* – The Shawnee County Health Department (SCHD) continues to
follow the guidance provided by the Kansas Department of Health and
Environment and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as it
relates to administering COVID-19 vaccine in our community. In an effort to
proactively identify individuals that are interested in receiving the
COVID-19 vaccine the SCHD has launched an online survey for those who have
been identified as part of the Kansas Vaccination Plan - Phase 2. More
information about who is eligible for vaccine in specific phases can be
found at www.kansasvaccine.gov
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.kansasvaccine.gov&c=E,1,POSg81Vz0rzA33sUp-ScEVwYnEVirJLIpWHo1Lg6Rd7zsM7jgpEoRuQTFYi53O6cFz1ESfqOqUqOFmjrsu0Q0w9qYO8MOWWPo24aQsM4xULpOukNdM34JgG7InMyeg,,&typo=1>.

Individuals or organizations that fit the criteria listed, and are
interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine as part of Phase 2 are
encouraged to complete the following survey:

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6149227/Shawnee-County-Health-Department-COVID-19-Vaccine-Interest-Form.
Additional details for vaccination timeframes and scheduling will be
communicated as more details regarding Phase 2 vaccine administration are
released and additional vaccine doses become available.

“We encourage all community members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it
becomes available to them,” said Craig Barnes, Division Manager Shawnee
County Health Department.

“We are working diligently to complete vaccinations of healthcare
associated workers and others as part of Phase 1 so that we can quickly
move to individuals in Phase 2 when we receive that guidance. Although the
first doses of vaccine are here, we must continue to remain vigilant and
continue to wear our masks, wash our hands, and watch our distance.”

SCHD vaccine administration for Phase 1 individuals is still ongoing, with
1,788 doses of vaccine having been administered as a part of its
collaboration with GraceMed. In accordance  with current KDHE guidance we
will complete the first phase before moving to additional phases. The
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine requires two doses, separated by 28 days.
Individuals should receive both doses in order to be considered fully
vaccinated. Current and future scheduling is based on vaccine availability
and may be modified based on the vaccine supply.

Questions about COVID-19 vaccine can be directed to HAAdmin at snco.us.

As a reminder to the Shawnee County community, the SCHD is still conducting
all other immunizations for children and adults through its Clinical
Services Department by appointment. Please call 785.251.5700 to schedule an
appointment.

The SCHD continues to urge the public to practice caution by adhering to
the following measures to help reduce transmission of COVID-19 in the
Shawnee County community:

1.    Avoid close contact with other individuals outside your household.
Close contact is defined as contact within 6 feet that lasts 10 cumulative
minutes or more.

2.    Always wear a mask when in a public place.

3.    Avoid large gatherings of people.

4.    Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If
soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

5.    Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

6.    Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Additional COVID-19 Resources:

Shawnee County Health Department: https://www.snco.us/HD/coronavirus.asp
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.snco.us%2fHD%2fcoronavirus.asp&c=E,1,ibZu6o9f1US1ZrroewiKtbIbo2D3dnHVlBP6Upr9cYi5O6d3XofTt-0RPdsJYyXu9EksCV7Q8mf-RPUzoEU-iweEZxcqDObonifAPIbnjwyXUUPkH2-Z5A,,&typo=1>

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.coronavirus.kdheks.gov%2f&c=E,1,x_EIApZ_W5z5grGNfbiO-jlhrO7ya131dhr79nCUHLGdUkvCtvpyDBPxD0EQHBnXrsTcqZwGw7BmV35Y0x08-M7udFslTzlp5j3GjlKZ4YAKDJOzql6HfZQj&typo=1>

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

*Shawnee County Health Department is committed to working in partnership
with our community to promote and protect the optimal health of all people
by bridging gaps to eliminate health inequities, respecting the diversity
of our community, through adaptive and innovative processes.*

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[image: Logo_Color_Transparent(3x2.5)]*Craig Barnes*

Division Manager

Community Health Outreach and
Planning

Shawnee County Health Department

2600 SW East Circle Drive
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

Topeka, KS 66606
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

http://www.shawneehealth.org/
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.shawneehealth.org%2f&c=E,1,S_XzRxtX9tYQtykDxXB_XMh5xDJvAECsvue01dX_hibj0XalHRA6OYzdi6f5TWT-n5DtLPCSgVTcuQO_5NdihyazrataGtCysZLdZ6HAkxNhY_I,&typo=1>

785.251.5612 office

785.806.6310 cell

785.251.5696 fax

Rachelle Vega-Retana, Grants Administrator

City of Topeka, Dept. of Planning & Development

Division of Housing Services

620 SE Madison St
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/620+SE+Madison+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.
1st Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:      (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org

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