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Posted on: August 26, 2021[ARCHIVED] Trumbull Health Department COVID-19 Weekly Update: 08/26/21
- Vaccine recipients can now access immunization records through the secure CT WiZ Public Portal, a free service provided by the CT DPH Immunization Program.
- Vaccine recipients and legal guardians can access official immunization records for themselves and their children if they are under the age of 18 using the CT WiZ Public Portal with ‘two-factor authentication’ to verify identity.
- Recipients won’t find the record if the contact information does not match what the provider reported to CT WIZ. If they are unable to locate their record in the portal, they can contact the DPH Immunization Program for assistance (helpdesk: https://dph-cthelpdesk.ct.gov/Ticket or phone: 860-509-7929 during business hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm).
- The Trumbull Health Department continues to offer COVID-19 vaccinations Both the Moderna vaccine (approved for those 18 and older) and Pfizer vaccine (approved for those 12 and older) are available. Call 203-638-5230 for an appointment today if you are interested.
- Also available, are “additional dose” COVID-19 vaccinations (Pfizer and Moderna) for those who are immunocompromised. An additional dose of vaccine is a dose administered when the immune response to a standard primary vaccine series is likely not be protective.
- People are considered moderately to severely immunocompromised if they are/have:
- Active treatment for solid tumor or hematologic malignancies
- Receipt of solid-organ transplant and taking immunosuppressive therapy
- Receipt of CAR-T cell or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (within two years of transplantation or taking immunosuppression therapy)
- Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (e.g., DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
- Advanced or untreated HIV infection
- Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids (i.e., >20mg prednisone or equivalent per day), alkylating agents, antimetabolites, transplant-related immunosuppressive drugs, cancer chemotherapeutic agents classified as severely immunosuppressive, tumor-necrosis (TNF) blockers, and other biologic agents that are immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory.
- While a provider referral is not required to receive an “additional dose” of a COVID vaccine, it is highly recommended that you consult with your healthcare provider in making a joint decision about your receiving and the timing of your additional dose.
- By receiving an additional dose, you are attesting that you meet the above status of moderately to severely immunocompromised and understand the importance of speaking with your healthcare provider.
- There has been much talk about booster shots for COVID-19. A booster dose of vaccine is a dose administered to restore protection after the effectiveness of protection from the primary series has declined. At this time, boosters have not been approved by the FDA, ACIP, or CDC. This is not expected to take effect prior to September 20th, and DPH will review further guidance when it is issued by FDA and ACIP about a booster program for CT residents.
- Trumbull Health Department encourages residents to continue to maintain social distance, to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth, and to wash hands frequently.
- The COVID-19 vaccine does not prevent disease. It does, however, reduce the severity of the disease causing fewer hospitalizations and death.
- At this time, vaccinations are the most effective strategy in combating this illness. Consider getting vaccinated today!