A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine (2020) found that the Pfizer vaccine can start protecting you as soon as 12 days after the first shot. After receiving both doses of the vaccine, it takes about two weeks to build up complete protection against the virus.
Newsletter Catagories
2021 Spring
Health and Safety Spring Cleaning Guide
A cluttered home could not only pose health and safety risks, but can also increase stress by distracting us and overwhelming our senses.
Build Care Provider Skills
This new training resource consists of several educational videos, which can be accessed and viewed at any time.
Staying Connected During the Pandemic
Social isolation can impact mental health and lead to anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, and general feelings of sadness. Social isolation can also greatly affect physical health which may result in heart disease, high blood pressure, and sleep disorders.
Emergency Back-up Registry for COVID-19
The EBR differs from the standard Registry by focusing solely on consumers who need to hire a new care provider because they have either been exposed to COVID-19 or infected by COVID-19, or because the care provider had to stop working for other reasons related to the pandemic, such as not having access to childcare while sheltering-in-place.
Masks and Gloves Available for the IHSS Population
While EPG supplies last, consumers and providers can request a small number of masks and gloves be mailed to them by Public Authority Services.
COVID-19 Vaccine Medicare Fraud Alert
If anyone contacts you and asks you to share your Medicare or Medi-Cal number, or to pay for access to the vaccine, it is a guaranteed scam.
Your Opinion Matters as an IHSS Advocate
As a consumer of IHSS services, you have the opportunity to bring your concerns and ideas on making service delivery better for all consumers. If you are interested in learning more about the Advisory Board, you can attend one of the scheduled monthly meetings.
Older Adults Can Benefit from Digital Technology
Older adults should not underestimate how helpful technology can be. Whether you want to learn how to use email, find answers to questions, schedule appointments, do video calls with health professionals or loved ones, or view and share photos with friends and family, it is easier than you may think.