The concerns over patient privacy offer a glimpse into questions being raised about the scope of Blue Shield’s role as an independent overseer of California’s network of COVID-19 vaccine providers.
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California’s new COVID-19 vaccine system, operated by Blue Shield, kicks in today
The new system aims to streamline a confusing county-by-county patchwork of vaccination efforts. “Give us a chance to make this work,” Blue Shield’s CEO said.
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As threat of mutant COVID variants grows, vaccinations and mask wearing remain essential
UC Santa Cruz epidemiologist Marm Kilpatrick has unlocked clues to whether COVID-19 vaccines prevent vaccinated people…
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Real or fake? Forged documents add another headache to COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Vaccine eligibility requires proof. But as access expands officials have yet to establish what documents will be needed for verification, or a straightforward way to sort phony documents from real ones.
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California colleges slowly begin vaccinating faculty, students — but likely won’t require immunization
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Everything we learned from Thursday’s Santa Cruz County COVID-19 update
County health officials remain optimistic a return to normal in the next few months as COVID-19 vaccinations continue at a (relatively) brisk pace. But equitable distribution of vaccines remains a challenge.
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COVID-19 vaccines prioritized for California educators will focus on struggling communities
Guidelines released Thursday show California’s new program earmarking 10% of COVID-19 vaccines will be reserved for K-12 school employees and those who work in child care positions.
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A ‘fully vaccinated’ cheatsheet: Can I hug a friend? Eat indoors? See a movie?
There’s still a risk if one person has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and another person hasn’t been, experts say.
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Coronavirus infection leads to immunity that’s comparable to a COVID-19 vaccine
After 90 days, the immunity developed in response to a coronavirus infection is about as protective as a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new study.
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After billions of dollars and dozens of wartime declarations, why are vaccines still in short supply?
The Trump and Biden administrations both imposed wartime production requirements. But industry experts say the vast quantities of raw materials and specialty equipment needed for billions of newfangled vaccines have required herculean logistical efforts.