Getting COVID-19 booster more important than ever with Omicron spreading quickly

Getting COVID-19 booster more important than ever with Omicron spreading quickly

December 21, 2021 | The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is urging Arizonans to get their COVID-19 booster dose as soon as they can because of the rapid spread nationally of the Omicron variant and the potential for more breakthrough cases among vaccinated people. Those who have yet to be vaccinated also should act now to get the protection offered by safe, free, and highly effective COVID-19 vaccines.

One Year Later: The COVID-19 vaccine in Arizona

One Year Later: The COVID-19 vaccine in Arizona

December 14, 2021 | The first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, the first vaccine to get approval for emergency use from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, arrived in Arizona one year ago today. Fast forward 365 days: The Arizona Department of Health Services says it has administered nearly 9.4 million doses, and nearly 68% of those eligible are vaccinated.

High demand for COVID booster making shots hard to get

High demand for COVID booster making shots hard to get

December 7, 2021 | We are seeing a sharp increase in the number of COVID cases being reported here in our state with another 3,000 confirmed cases reported Monday. The death toll in Arizona is now nearing the 23,000 mark.This, along with the new omicron variant, is causing a rush on vaccines and booster shots.