CDC Expands Recommendations for COVID-19 Booster
November 30, 2021
Written Dr. Rochelle Walensky
U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director
Atlanta, GA – Monday, November 29th, 2021, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strengthened its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older.
Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine.
AAA Offers Tips for End of Summer Travel and Beyond
August 21, 2021
Orlando, FL – Americans returned to travel in droves this summer, with recent AAA Travel bookings up at least 11% over 2019 levels, and even more people excitedly planning trips for 2022 and beyond. As summer comes to a close, travel volumes around Labor Day are expected to remain high.
Though, with a resurgence of COVID-19 Coronavirus cases attributed to the delta variant, some travelers are wondering if they should take that last summer trip – or continue with their future travel plans.
COVID-19 delta variant raises new considerations for today’s travelers. (AAA)
Tennessee Department of Health reports No Disruption to COVID-19 Vaccines For Children Program
July 17, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) assures families across Tennessee that information and access to vaccinations for children through state health departments continues and there has been no disruption to these services.
While misinformation has been circulated regarding the status of these resources, parents who need information regarding routine childhood immunizations can find resources here. Parents seeking the COVID-19 Coronavirus vaccine for children 12+ can find additional information here.
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CDC, FDA release Joint Statement on Vaccine Boosters
July 10, 2021
Silver Spring, MD – The United States is fortunate to have highly effective vaccines that are widely available for those aged 12 and up. People who are fully vaccinated are protected from severe disease and death, including from the variants currently circulating in the country such as Delta.
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AAA says Crude Oil Prices to Hit 7-Year High this Week with National Gas Price Average to Increase to $3.25 this Month
July 8, 2021
Washington, D.C. – The national gas price average has increased 40% since the start of the year, from $2.25 on January 1 to $3.13 today. Moreover, it is not stopping there. Motorists can expect gas prices to increase another 10–20 cents through the end of August, bringing the national average well over $3.25 this summer.
“Robust gasoline demand and more expensive crude oil prices are pushing gas prices higher,” said Jeanette McGee, AAA spokesperson.
Winter Storm shuts down refineries causing gas prices to spike. (AAA)
AAA says expect High Gas Prices for Independence Day Holiday Weekend
June 28, 2021
Washington, D.C. – At $3.09, the national gas price average is at its highest of the year and not stopping. That average will increase, possibly as much as another nickel, in the lead up to Independence Day as AAA forecasts a record-breaking 43.6 million Americans will hit the road for a holiday getaway.
This year’s Independence Day holiday weekend is defined as Thursday, July 1st – Monday, July 5th, 2021.
No Freedom from High Gas Prices during Independence Day Holiday. (AAA)
AAA releases Travel Update: National Parks get Busier, Hawaii Requires COVID-19 Tests, Check Your Passport
June 19, 2021
Nashville, TN – Traveler enthusiasm continues to grow as destinations reopen around the world. On Wednesday, the European Union voted to add the United States to its safe travel list.
While this would make it easier for Americans to vacation in Europe without quarantining, each of the 27 member states may have different testing and vaccination requirements for inbound travelers.
AAA Travel Update: Air Travel Increases; Cruise Lines get ready to Sail
June 7, 2021
Nashville, TN – The return to travel continues to gain momentum across the United States and around the world.
“Interest and enthusiasm for travel have gone through the roof,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The pent-up demand is being released and our AAA Travel Advisors have been inundated with calls from people who want to take a trip this year.
Cruise Ship. (AAA)
Tennessee Department of Health to begin administering Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine to Children Ages 12 and Up
May 12, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health has announced it will begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15 years. This is following the decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to recommend to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the Pfizer vaccine be made available to administer to children ages 12-15 years.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Approved For Ages 12 and Up
Tennessee Department of Health announces changes to COVID-19 Testing Schedule
December 15, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) COVID-19 Coronavirus testing sites across the state will begin offering self-testing kits to adults three days a week December 21st, to allow staff members to transition to vaccination of frontline health care providers and first responders. Local county health departments will continue to offer COVID-19 Coronavirus testing five days a week at no charge for anyone who wishes to be tested.
COVID-19 Coronavirus Self-testing available as Tennessee Department of Health prepares for Vaccine Administration.
