On May 14, in partnership with Self-Help for the Elderly, AAMG doctors once again provided free homebound vaccination booster shots to people with mobile disabilities and language barriers. Thank you, all!
Thanks to Sing Tao Daily and Wind Newspaper for the news coverage!
Read MoreAAMG Pediatrician Dr. Winchell Quock was interviewed by KTVU. He said now is the time to get kids boosted if they've already been vaccinated. "Get them if they're available as soon as you can," said Dr. Quock. "That means five months after your second vaccine."
For more details on the coverage, please visit KTVU.
Read MoreLanguage:
Cantonese
Date:
2/25/2022 ( Fri )
Time:
2 pm - 3 pm
Speaker:
Catherine Wong, MPH, RD
Chinatown Public Health Center Nutrition Manager
Zoom Meeting URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87101819535
Meeting ID: 871 0181 9535
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKSWU0cYDXc
See our upcoming health workshops schedule
Read MoreDate: 1/21/2022 (Fri)
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Language: Cantonese
Speaker: Man-Kit Leung, M.D. & Alice Leung, Au.D.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81216435082
Meeting ID: 812 1643 5082
Scan the QR code to join the sharing event. You will get a $5 E-gift card. Due Date 1/7/2022.
Get a chance to win a free hearing test.
We will tell you how to get a hearing aid.
San Francisco has been doing a great job keeping our COVID rates low. However, we need to continue these efforts and also recognize that the COVID crisis has delayed health maintenance, and that also, flu season is upon us.
Community-based organizations lead by Self-Help for the Elderly, Walgreens, and AAMG are hosting an enjoyable, free, and easy event that lets you: get an initial or COVID Booster, receive a flu shot, improve your health maintenance, and have some fun at the same time!
Our goal is to Stay Ahead of the Viruses and keep our community safe and well!
Full details inside!
Read MoreModerately or severely immunocompromised people：
Who have received two doses of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna)
∘ Should receive an additional mRNA dose (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna)
immediately after 28 days since the second dose.
∘ May receive a single COVID-19 booster dose (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or
Janssen) at least 6 months after their third mRNA vaccine dose.
△ In such situations, those people may receive a total of FOUR COVID-19 vaccine
doses.
Read MoreFor individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:
65 years and older
Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings
People who got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.
Some people may choose the vaccine type that they originally received or a different vaccine as a booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.
Read MoreWhen is flu season?
Who should get the flu vaccine for 2021-2022?
What is the difference between flu and COVID-19?
Will the flu shot protect me from COVID-19?
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine during the same visit?
Read MoreSan Francisco will ease indoor masking requirements in the following settings on October 15, 2021:
Offices
Gyms and fitness centers
Employee commuter vehicles
Religious gatherings
Indoor classes, lecturers, or similar gatherings who meet regularly with less than 100 people
People can remove their masks in these stable settings. But only if the host or employer can verify full vaccination of everyone.
When to wear a mask?
You must still wear a mask in public places, like stores, restaurants, and large indoor events, even if you are fully vaccinated.
Read MoreWho can get a booster shot?
What are considered underlying medical conditions?
I received the Moderna or J&J COVID-19 vaccine. Do I need a booster shot?
Read MoreWe welcome everyone to participate in our Honor Our Seniors outreach event on October 9. Seniors 60 years old and older have the opportunity to draw in the $600 gift raffle!!
Read MoreSchools are opened again, but many parents are still worried about COVID and the possibility of their kids getting infected. Should kids be returning to school? Is it safe? How can we help our children avoid getting COVID-19? What disinfection supplies should parents prepare in their children's schoolbags? We’ve invited pediatrician Jennifer Hsu, M.D. to answer these questions and more
Join us next week in our upcoming free online health talk. See more in the full post for details.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
Updated August 20, 2021
When can I get the booster?
The goal is for people to start receiving a COVID-19 booster shot 8 months after an individual's second dose of an mRNA vaccine, either COMIRNATY (Pfizer-BioNTech) or Moderna. The booster shots will be available starting September 20, 2021.
Read more for the latest information on the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots as well as the COMFIRNATY COVID-19 vaccine.
Read MoreWhy has the Delta variant been more effective than other variants? Can fully-vaccinated people spread the Delta variant? We will be joined by Dr. Kenneth Chang who will share some up-to-date information about COVID-19. Stay tuned this Thursday.
Details in the full post!
Read MoreWe have an upcoming event for our CCHCA Grant Program this Wednesday, August 18, 2021. This seminar will highlight the contents of the program. There will be a 15-minute Q&A session to ask questions and learn more via the Zoom meeting link or YouTube Livestream links below.
Details:
Date: 8/18/2021 (Wednesday)
Time: 4 pm PT
Language: English
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88662650271
YouTube: https://youtu.be/iEhQsvYf1R4
Read MoreDo you have chest pain, shortness of breath, or a pounding heart? If you or your family have gotten the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, here is the latest information.
The FDA and CDC have confirmed that, as of July 26, 2021, Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) has received 1,194 reports of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart that holds it in place) in people who have gotten these vaccines. In both cases, the body’s immune system causes inflammation in response to an infection or some other trigger. Myocarditis can affect small or large sections of the heart muscle, making it harder for the heart to pump blood, which in turn can lead to heart failure.
Read MoreCCHCA funded the Mental Health Counseling Program in 2021. This seminar will highlight the contents of the program.
There will be a 15-minute Q&A session to ask questions and learn more via the Zoom meeting link or YouTube Livestream links below.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88006472268
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny-OIfWJLD8
Read MoreSeven Bay Area counties are requiring everyone to wear face masks indoors in public settings, regardless of vaccination status. These counties are Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma. The order is in effect starting Tuesday, August 3.
Read MoreCalifornia reopened on June 15. After the reopening, should we go back to normal, before the pandemic? Do we still need the mask after reopening? Any concerns after vaccination? We will invite AAMG internal medicine doctor, Qingquan Fu, MD., who has over 30 years of medical experience, to discuss these topics and give us some tips. Stay tuned!
Read MoreBlood pressure is very important to one's health. Having healthy blood pressure allows blood to flow to your organs such as the brain and heart. In this video, Dr. Angela Quang talks about the importance of controlling blood pressure, followed by a demonstration and tips on using a blood pressure machine at home.
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