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Dr. Lakin’s Weekly COVID-19 Newsletters:

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 9/19/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 9/12/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 9/5/2021>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 8/29/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 8/22/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 8/15/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 8/8/2021>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 8/1/2021>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 7/18/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 7/11/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 7/4/2021>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 6/27/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 6/20/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 6/13/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 6/6/2021>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 5/30/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 5/23/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 5/16/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 5/9/2021>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 5/2/2021>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 4/25/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 4/18/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 4/11/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 4/4/2021>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 3/28/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 3/23/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 3/21/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 3/14/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 3/7/2021>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Vaccine Update 3/2/2021>>>>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Vaccine Update 3/1/2021>>>>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 2/28/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 2/21/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 2/14/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Vaccine Update 2/8/2021>>>>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 2/7/2021>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 1/31/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 1/27/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 1/24/2021 ‘2″>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 1/24/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 1/17/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 1/10/2021>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 1/3/2021>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 12/27/2020>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 12/20/2020>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 12/13/2020>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 12/6/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 11/29/2020>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 11/22/2020>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 11/15/2020>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 11/8/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 11/1/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 10/25/2020>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 10/18/2020>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 10/11/2020>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 10/4/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 9/27/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 9/20/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 9/13/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 9/6/2020>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 8/30/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 8/23/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 8/16/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 8/9/2020>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 8/2/2020>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 7/26/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 7/19/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 7/12/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 7/5/2020>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 6/28/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 6/21/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 6/14/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 6/7/2020>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 5/31/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 5/24/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 5/17/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 5/10/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 5/3/2020>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 4/26/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 4/19/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 4/12/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 4/5/2020>>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 3/29/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 3/22/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Newsletter Update 3/15/2020>>>>>>> CLICK HERE

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We will be starting our annual Flu Clinic on Friday, September 17, 2021. Clinics will take place each Friday morning, starting at 7:30am.

For the safety of our patients and staff, we will continue to adhere to all CDC COVID-19 guidelines including facial masks and social distancing.

Please be advised we cannot accept walk-ins, you must schedule an appointment ahead of time. These clinics are solely for flu immunizations, and we cannot address any other concerns, including other vaccinations, injections, or arrange healthcare referrals.

**Call our office to schedule your flu vaccine today!
480.614.5800

Study Finds Flu Shots Protect Against Some Severe COVID-19 Symptoms

The flu vaccine may provide some protection against severe symptoms of COVID-19, with a new study finding lower intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, sepsis, and stroke rates.

An analysis of patient data presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases found that the annual flu shot reduces the risk of stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with COVID-19. Individuals with COVID-19 who had been vaccinated against the flu were also less likely to visit emergency departments (ED) and to be admitted to the ICU.

Several studies have found similar results, although this is the largest study of its kind, according to the authors. The research team screened de-identified electronic health records of more than 70 million patients worldwide and identified 2 groups of 37,377 patients.  Read More Here. . .

We require that all unvaccinated and vaccinated patients and visitors entering our office cover their nose and mouth at all times.

To prevent further spread of the Delta variant, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its mask guidance on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, to recommend that fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors when in areas with “substantial” and “high” transmission of Covid-19, which includes most of all US counties.

We have a limited supply of paper masks and will make these available to patients while they last, however, we strongly encourage you to bring your own facial covering.

Stay healthy & safe!

Dr. Lakin

TO ALL MY PATIENTS:

WITH THE RISE OF THE CURRENT COVID DELTA VARIANT IN MARICOPA COUNTY, WE WILL RESUME OUR REGULAR COVID-19 OFFICE SCHEDULE BUT WITH SOME CAUTIONARY MEASURES. 

Effective immediately all Staff members, patients, and visitors will need to wear a mask. Regardless if you or they are vaccinated or not vaccinated.  

• Check temperatures on ALL patients.
• If vaccinated with fever…. patients need to mask (all in the party mask) and they can be seen.
• If not vaccinated with fever… patients need to be seen outside or for Telehealth visits.
• If a patient calls with a fever… if vaccinated…. they need to be masked and seen alone.
• If a patient calls with a fever… if not vaccinated… they are seen as a Telehealth visit (or potentially in the parking lot).

WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO COME IN FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE NEEDS AT THIS TIME, BUT PLEASE CALL FIRST FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT.  DO NOT ‘JUST DROP BY.’ 
THIS WAY WE WILL BE FULLY PREPARED FOR YOUR VISIT.

PLEASE BE ASSURED, OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS YOUR HEALTH.  IF THERE IS ANOTHER COVID SURGE, WE WILL RETURN TO A MORE RESTRICTIVE SCHEDULE IMMEDIATELY… ALWAYS KEEPING THE SAFETY OF ALL IN THE FOREFRONT OF OUR PLAN OF ACTION!

YOURS IN GOOD HEALTH,

DR. LAKIN

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED TWO COVID-19 VACCINATIONS OF PFIZER-BioNTech OR MODERNA OR ONE COVID-19 VACCINATION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON AND ARE AT LEAST 2 WEEKS OUT, NO NEED TO COMPLETE THE BELOW QUESTIONNAIRE.   PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT.

**If you have NOT completed the COVID-19 vaccinations, please complete our COVID-19 Pre-screening Appointment Questionnaire so we can schedule your visit appropriately. 

CLICK HERE

• DR. LAKIN WILL CONTINUE ‘TELEHEALTH’ VISITS WITH FaceTime, WhatsApp or ZOOM WHEN NEEDED.

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PLEASE STAY HEALTHY & SAFE!

Eligibility

Appointments are open to the all groups:

• Ages 12 + (Pfizer 12 +, Moderna & J&J 18+)

Covid-19 Vaccine Booster Shots To Be Offered To Americans Beginning September 20, 2021

US health officials and medical experts announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine will be offered this fall, subject to authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration and sign off from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“We are prepared to offer booster shots for all Americans beginning the week of September 20 and starting 8 months after an individual’s second dose,” US health officials, including CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky and FDA Acting Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock, said in the statement.”At that time, the individuals who were fully vaccinated earliest in the vaccination rollout, including many health care providers, nursing home residents, and other seniors, will likely be eligible for a booster. We would also begin efforts to deliver booster shots directly to residents of long-term care facilities at that time, given the distribution of vaccines to this population early in the vaccine rollout and the continued increased risk that COVID-19 poses to them,” the statement said.

Read more here. . .

Current CDC Guidelines for COVID Booster Vaccinations. . . CLICK HERE

Maricopa County Point of Dispensing (POD) Vaccination Sites

Due to the initial limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine, Maricopa County is partnering with local healthcare systems and municipalities to operate five drive-through Point of Dispensing (POD) sites across the county. This allows us to vaccinate as many people as possible in a quick, safe and efficient manner. All Maricopa County regionally operated POD sites are operated by certified medical staff and volunteers.

Key takeaways from this week’s data (as of 9/14/2021):

• Over 2.3 million Maricopa County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine — which is close to 53% of the total population.
• Almost 4.4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given to Maricopa County residents.
• About 7,500 doses of vaccine are being given to Maricopa County residents daily.
• Almost 53% of all Maricopa County residents, over 60% of Maricopa County residents 10 years and older, and 64% of adults 18 years and older have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

• READ MORE HERE

Scheduling Your Appointment

Appointment availability at Maricopa County POD sites will be noted in location listings below. Appointments are likely to be very limited to none at times due to capacity. Our regional POD sites have been vaccinating since Dec. 17th when opened to Phase 1A healthcare workers. 

We are actively working to add new access points for vaccination in Maricopa County, including pharmacies, federally-qualified healthcare centers and other vaccinators. Additionally, we are working with schools and school districts across the county to create vaccination events specifically for K-12 school staff and childcare workers. Similar discussions are also underway with multiple jurisdictions to offer special vaccination events to law enforcement populations.

Please see full list of Eligibility & Scheduling FAQs for additional help in scheduling appointments at Maricopa County POD locations listed below. Appointments are required. No walk-ins will be accepted at any POD site. This information will be updated as it becomes available.

For Best User Experience On These Sites:

• Use Chrome/Firefox/Safari browsers on computer laptop/iPad/iPhone.
• Android devices are not currently supported but will be coming soon.
• Use an email address that does not end in .gov, .edu, or cox.net, and is not a work-based email; free email services like G mail and Hotmail work better 
• Have your insurance card handy (if you have insurance) 
• For help or questions: 844-542-8201 
• For more help and FAQ CLICK HERE

Arizona COVID-19 Vaccine Spotter, lists type of vaccine

Vaccination Sites

Listed below are select locations offering vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson) in Maricopa County. Appointments open for scheduling may range from one week to two week blocks at a time. As inventory is assessed, appointments will be added on a weekly basis. If you do not see appointments, please check back at the end of each week to see newly added appointments.   Public Health is not able to assist with setting appointments. You must provide a form of ID verifying your age at your scheduled appointment. Appointments are required; no walk-ins.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE MARICOPA VACCINE LOCATIONS

COVID-19 Vaccine Locations List

A tool that tells you everything you need to know about getting a Covid-19 shot, based on your unique State and situation.
Plan your own vaccine — or help a loved one. CLICK HERE!