Important Events and Programs

• Vermont Family Network: A three question survey that will directly impact the development of a new and exciting program aimed at increasing supports for children with disabilities and special health needs who are getting the COVID-19 vaccination.

• UVM CH Pediatric Grand Rounds (held today 9/22/21) “Pediatric COVID-19:  Updates, Controversies, and Advocacy.” Email Penny Marchessault, Department of Pediatrics for a link to the presentation: Penelope.Marchessault@med.uvm.edu.

• The AAP-VT Chapter is available to attend/support school districts/schools with masking guidance. There are also opportunities for pediatricians to speak to school boards. If you are interested in working with the Chapter to present in your area, please contact Stephanie Winters, Executive Director, VMS at swinters@vtmd.org.
  

• Primary Care Mental Health Integration (virtual) Conference is October 21 from 7:30 – 4:30. Registration is now open. Link to view website  here and to view agenda here
  

• Save the Date: VCHIP CHAMP Network (Virtual) 2021 Learning Session “Strengthening Vermont’s System of High-Performing Medical Homes” Tuesday October 26 from 7:45 AM – 12 Noon.

• AAP “course”: “Fighting Racism to Advance Child Health Equity.” Free. Register here.
  

• VDH COVID-19 Vaccine Registration and sites including vaccine walk-in clinics link:  here or call if unable to register on-line: 855-722-7878.  For 12-15-year-olds:  Register on-line or call. The site includes special instructions for 16- and 17-year-olds. VDH Vaccine FAQ for Vermonters 16-17 YO (4/15/21) in Registration and Appointments Section: “I’m 16 or 17. What do I need to know about getting my vaccine?” Link to FAQs: here. Eligibility:  Who is eligible now? here.  Phone # for homebound patients: 1-833-722-0860.
  

• Mental Health and Wellness: “COVID Support VT: Supporting Wellness During the Coronavirus Pandemic.” Grant funded program offering mental health and wellness supports and resources. Three Support Counselors available by calling 2-1-1. All supports are confidential and free (information on CHAMP COVID-19 website). 
  

Quick Access Links

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VACCINE CLINICS

Vaccine Finder

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy with Dr. Rebecca Bell

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Please see the archived documents page for March 2020 through June 2021 information. 

CONTENTS

The documents and links found in this section have been reorganized into the following main categories:

Vermont State Government

Federal Agencies

National Organizations

Academic & Medical Institutions

Professional Associations/Publications

Group Media

You will need to scroll through each category to review the information.

Vermont State Government

Jobs in Vermont

Find a Job (8/11/2021)

Vermont Forward

Department of Financial Regulation

COVID-19 Modeling September 8, 2021 (9/8/2021)

Maternal & Child Health Division

APPLY TO WIC

Vermont Agency of Human Services

Welcome to the Vermont Agency of Human Services!

Vermont Department of Health: Selected Information (See HAN and Weekly Summary Data below.) 

COVID-19 Case Actions for PreK-12 School, Child Care, Camp and Out of School Program - August 2021 (9/8/2021)

COVID-19 Pediatric Cases (8/30/2021)

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, EMS & INJURY PREVENTION

Homebound Vaccination Program Information

Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 Data

Vermont COVID-19 Data Summary Reflecting cases identified between March 5, 2020 – September 8, 2021 (9/13/2021)

Vermont COVID-19 Data Summary Reflecting cases identified between March 5, 2020 – August 25, 2021 (9/8/2021)

Vermont COVID-19 Data Summary Reflecting cases identified between March 5, 2020 – August 11, 2021 (8/18/2021)

Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 Data Reflecting cases identified between March 5, 2020 – July 28, 2021 (8/4/2021)

Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 Data Reflecting cases identified between March 5, 2020 – July 14, 2021 (7/21/2021)

Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 Data Reflecting cases identified between March 5, 2020 – June 30, 2021 (7/7/2021)

Vermont Health Connect

Welcome to Vermont Health Connect

Federal Agencies

CDC 

Science Brief: Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs – Updated July 9, 2021 (9/13/2021)

Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the United States (8/25/2021)

Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools - updated Aug. 5, 2021 (8/18/2021)

New COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Among Adults, by Vaccination Status — New York, May 3–July 25, 2021 (8/18/2021)

Joint Statement from HHS Public Health and Medical Experts on COVID-19 Booster Shots (8/18/2021)

Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools (updated August 5, 2021) (8/11/2021)

COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding (8/11/2021)

Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines (updated June 25, 2021) (8/4/2021)

Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People (updated July 28, 2021) (8/4/2021)

State Profile Report

When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated (updated March 8, 2021) (3/8/2021)

CDC-INFO

COVID Data Tracker

US COVID-19 Cases Caused by Variants

Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools (7/14/2021)

Official CDC HEALTH ADVISORY - July 6, 2021 - Recall of LeadCare® Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results (7/7/2021)

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 

Hospitalizations Associated with COVID-19 Among Children and Adolescents — COVID-NET, 14 States, March 1, 2020–August 14, 2021 (9/17/2021)

Trends in COVID-19 Cases, Emergency Department Visits, and Hospital Admissions Among Children and Adolescents Aged 0–17 Years — United States, August 2020–August 2021 (9/17/2021)

Monitoring Incidence of COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths, by Vaccination Status — 13 U.S. Jurisdictions, April 4–July 17, 2021 (9/17/2021)

Longitudinal Trends in Body Mass Index Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Persons Aged 2–19 Years — United States, 2018–2020 (9/17/2021)

Mask Use and Ventilation Improvements to Reduce COVID-19 Incidence in Elementary Schools — Georgia, November 16–December 11, 2020 (9/13/2021)

Sustained Effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Vaccines Against COVID-19 Associated Hospitalizations Among Adults — United States, March–July 2021 (8/18/2021)

Effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Vaccines in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Nursing Home Residents Before and During Widespread Circulation of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant — National Healthcare Safety Network, March 1–August 1, 2021 (8/18/2021)

Use of COVID-19 Vaccines After Reports of Adverse Events Among Adult Recipients of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) and mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna): Update from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, July 2021 (8/11/2021)

SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with a Gymnastics Facility — Oklahoma, April–May 2021 (7/14/2021)

Acceptability of Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination Among Adolescents and Parents of Adolescents — United States, April 15–23, 2021 (7/14/2021)

Efficacy of Portable Air Cleaners and Masking for Reducing Indoor Exposure to Simulated Exhaled SARS-CoV-2 Aerosols — United States, 2021 (7/7/2021)

Use of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine After Reports of Myocarditis Among Vaccine Recipients: Update from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, June 2021 (7/7/2021)

Food and Drug Administration

FDA grants full approval to Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccine mRNA for individuals 16 years of age and older - 8/23/21 (8/25/2021)

National Organizations

CIC Health

Introductory Webinar: Back-to-School: COVID-19 Testing (9/13/2021)

Operations Webinar: Back-to-School COVID-19 Testing (9/13/2021)

Pfizer

Six Month Safety and Efficacy of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine (8/11/2021)

Academic & Medical Institutions

University of Vermont

The Upskill Vermont Scholarship Program

Professional Associations/Publications

American Academy of Pediatrics

New Resource on Monoclonal Antibody Therapy (9/22/2021)

Guidance on Providing Pediatric Well-Care During COVID-19 (9/8/2021)

COVID-19 and Safe Transportation in Motor Vehicles (8/18/2021) (link)

COVID-19 and Safe Transportation in Motor Vehicles (8/18/2021) (pdf)

Face Masks (8/18/2021) (link)

Face Masks (8/18/2021) (pdf)

Interim Guidance for Use of Palivizumab Prophylaxis to Prevent Hospitalization From Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection During the Current Atypical Interseasonal RSV Spread (8/11/2021)

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children (8/4/2021)

The Science Behind COVID-19 Vaccines: Parent FAQs (8/4/2021)

The AAP Parenting Website - Back to School: Safe & In-Person (8/4/2021)

Children and COVID-19: State Data Report v. 7/22/21 (8/4/2021)

COVID-19 Interim Guidance: Return to Sports and Physical Activity (8/4/2021)

AAP Updated Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Safe Schools (7/21/2021)

Vermont Chapter:

AAPVT Return to School Guidance Statement 8-10-21 (8/11/2021)

AAPVT Feedback on Return to School Guidance (8/4/2021)

American College of Physicians®

Joint Statement in Support of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Workers in Health and Long-Term Care (8/4/2021)

Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs

A Message from Pediatric Department Chairs (9/13/2021)

THE LANCET Child & Adolescent Health

Illness duration and symptom profile in symptomatic UK school-aged children tested for SARS-CoV-2 (8/11/2021)

The New England Journal of Medicine

Safety of the BNT162b2 mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine in a Nationwide Setting (9/17/2021)

Protection of BNT162b2 Vaccine Booster against Covid-19 in Israel (9/17/2021)

Vermont Chapter Postpartum Support International

You are not alone (5/3/2021)

Group Media

BLOGS

Going Back To School During Delta with Dr. Rebecca Bell (8/11/2021)

CNN

'I don't feel any fear going out.' How residents are living in America's most vaccinated state (8/4/2021)

HAARETZ

Israel's Public Health Chief Says Evidence Points to Waning COVID Vaccine Immunity (8/11/2021)

NBC News

Where’s the data on delta?

npr

American Academy Of Pediatrics Wants To See COVID-19 Vaccine Approved For Children (9/8/2021)

WHO Calls For A Delay In Booster Shots To Prioritize Under-Vaccinated Countries (8/25/2021)

PBS

American Academy of Pediatrics urges FDA to approve COVID vaccines for children under 12 (9/13/2021)

The New York Times

The F.D.A.’s day of lively debate revealed key questions about the evidence on boosters. (9/17/2021)

Covid News: C.D.C. Study Shows Pfizer Vaccine’s Protection Wanes (9/17/2021)

We Studied One Million Students. This Is What We Learned About Masking. (8/11/2021)

Germany Will Offer Vaccine Booster Shots Starting in September (8/11/2021)

31 Children Test Positive for Coronavirus at Summer Camp (8/4/2021)

V.A. Issues Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers, a First for a Federal Agency (8/4/2021)

The Pressures and Privileges of Being a Parent in 2021 (8/4/2021)

Unvaxxed, Unmasked and Putting Our Kids at Risk (Opinion-Guest Essay) (8/4/2021)

Time

Vermont Offered the U.S. a Textbook for Reopening Schools Safely. Why Is It Throwing Out the Lesson Plan? (8/25/2021)

Twitter

Unvaccinated case rate has dipped but remains significantly higher than the rate among vaccinated individuals. Same goes for hospitalization rates. (Jane Lindholm)

VPR

American Academy Of Pediatrics Wants to See COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Children (9/13/2021)

Shouted Down By Parents: Dr. Rebecca Bell On Masks, School & 'Shared Goal' Of In-Person Learning (8/31/2021)

Scott Administration Recommends Schools Be In-Person, Masks Required Until Student Vax Rate Hits 80% (8/4/2021)

VTDigger

Why is Vermont changing its Covid-19 data days later? (9/13/2021)

Sosin, Winterbauer & Hoen: Vermont should reopen schools cautiously (8/4/2021)

School districts should start the school year masked, state says (8/4/2021)

WCAX

Vermont officials detail basic model for returning to school (8/20/2021)