The mission of the Health Department is to promote, protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in La Paz County.
La Paz County 1st and 2nd Dose Moderna and
Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccinations:
Additional walk-in vaccinations at the following locations and dates:
La Paz County Health Department: Wednesday, September 29th from 10AM-4:30PM
Ehrenberg Fire Department: First Wednesday of each month from 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Quartzsite Fire Department: First Wednesday of each month from 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Salome Centennial Center: Thursday, October 7th from 9:30AM – 11:00AM Children's Immunizations and Covid-19
La Paz County Health Department: Wednesday, September 29th from 10AM-4:30PM
Ehrenberg Fire Department: First Wednesday of each month from 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Quartzsite Fire Department: First Wednesday of each month from 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Salome Centennial Center: Thursday, October 7th from 9:30AM – 11:00AM Children's Immunizations and Covid-19
COMIRNATY/Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine has received full U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for use in people 16 years old and older. It’s safe and effective at helping prevent COVID-19, especially severe illness, hospitalization, and death—including illness caused by the Delta variant. The Pfizer vaccine is currently available at Indian Health Services. Please contact them for more information.
Even if fully vaccinated, some people may get break-through infections. Reasons can include:
If you have an autoimmune disease, take immunosuppressive drugs, or at high risk of death due to age or other co-morbidities, it is recommended that you continue to practice social distancing and wear a mask. If you have received Moderna or Pfizer, make sure you have received two doses. Vaccination is important, as it still reduces the chances of hospitalization and death. Encourage vaccination of other close contacts and household members. Never stop taking medication that is prescribed without speaking to your doctor.
- No vaccinations ever has a 100% success rate
- Autoimmune diseases (such as Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, etc.). Because the immune system is already compromised, their bodies cannot generate a full immune response from the vaccine
- Needing to take medications that suppress the immune system (transplant recipients, cancer drugs, HIV drugs).
If you have an autoimmune disease, take immunosuppressive drugs, or at high risk of death due to age or other co-morbidities, it is recommended that you continue to practice social distancing and wear a mask. If you have received Moderna or Pfizer, make sure you have received two doses. Vaccination is important, as it still reduces the chances of hospitalization and death. Encourage vaccination of other close contacts and household members. Never stop taking medication that is prescribed without speaking to your doctor.
Arizona National Guard Assists La Paz County Health Department Vaccination Clinics
Due to recommended physical distancing, the following vaccination changes are currently taking place:
- Immunization Services: Starting March 24 immunization will be by “Appointment Only” rather than Walk-In. No children or parents with cough, cold, or fever will be accepted.
- Family Planning Services: Clients currently receiving Birth Control can continue to receive refills and Depo injections, but no new clients will be accepted, and routine Annual visits will be suspended until further notice
- STD and/or HIV testing: By appointment only.
La Paz Regional Hospital
Rapid COVID-19 Testing
We want to make sure you have the latest on COVID-19!
Daily updates on the number of cases can also be found at azhealth.gov/COVID19.
Daily updates on the number of cases can also be found at azhealth.gov/COVID19.
September 23rd, 2021
Arizona COVID-19 Update:
September 23rd, 2021
Arizona COVID-19 Update:
-September 2021-
COVID-19 Press Releases
PLAN, PREPARE AND RESPOND RESOURCES
What should you do if you get sick?
Stay home and call your healthcare provider before seeking healthcare and let them know about your symptoms. If your provider says you are not sick enough to be hospitalized, you can recover at home.
Follow CDC instructions for how to take care of yourself at home:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html
Get medical attention immediately if you have any of the emergency warning signs listed below:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath,
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest,
- New confusion or inability to arouse,
- Bluish lips or face.
It is extremely important to continue to take the necessary precautions, to help slow down the spread. For now, fully vaccinated people should continue to get tested if experiencing Covid-19 symptoms. If you are not vaccinated, please protect yourself and others by wearing a mask and practicing physical distancing. Everyone should wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and if soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, avoid close contact with people who are sick, cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. If you are at higher risk for severe illness, you should avoid attending congregate settings. People at higher risk for severe illness include adults 65 or older and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions.
For more information about the outbreak, visit the ADHS coronavirus website at www.azdhs.gov/coronavirus or the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/COVID19 .
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