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Contentious vaccine bill becomes law
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Connecticut will no longer allow a religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements for schools, colleges and day care facilities, becoming the sixth state to end that policy.
The last Saturday in April, participants gathered to walk the Quinnipiac Banton Trail to view acres of “Marsh Marigolds” (Lesser Celendine) along the Quinnipiac River in the Quinnipiac River State Park. Mary Mushinsky, of the Wallingford Quinnipiac Linear Trail group, acted as guide.
The legislation was signed into law Wednesday, April 28 by Gov. Ned Lamont, hours after the Democratic-controlled Senate passed the bill late Tuesday night. “Proud to sign this bill into law to protect as many of our school children as possible from infectious diseases as we can,” Lamont said in a tweet, announcing he had signed the contentious bill.
Banton Street was abandoned in the mid 70s when three dozen families had to be relocated due to rising river waters. The Quinnipiac River State Park was then created. As you walk along the trail, all that remains are remnants of foundations, fencing, driveways that go nowhere and shrubs and flowers that once enhanced the homes. The trail is accessible to persons of all abilities, and for bikes, strollers and wheelchairs. Grants have provided funds for three benches along the roadway.
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North Haven’s representatives were split on the bill. Sen. Paul Cicarella and Rep. Dave Yaccarino, both Republicans, were against the legislation. Democratic senator Martin Looney was a yes vote. Proponents have argued that eliminating the exemption will help prevent potential outbreaks of illnesses like measles. But critics argue the bill is discriminatory, and unnecessary, given the state’s overall high vaccination rate. Mary Mushinsky, along with Christine and Valentina Ouijano, lead hikers along the Quinnipiac Banton Trail.
Lamont said he spent a lot of time researching the issue.
Photo by Fran Notaro, North Haven Trail Association
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State regulators mull utility fines over storm response By Dave Collins Associated Press
HARTFORD — Connecticut regulators last week criticized the state’s two largest electricity distributors and said they are considering fines over what they called the companies’ failures in their preparation and response last August to Tropical Storm Isaias, which left hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the dark for days.
Isaias knocked down scores of trees and utility wires, causing more than 740,000 outages at its peak and a total of more than 1.3 million outages to Eversource and United Illuminating customers. Many customers and local officials expressed anger and frustration at the companies’ power restoration efforts, which took more than a week in some places. Eversource and United Illuminated have defended their responses to the storm.
The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on Wednesday, April 28 issued a unanimous ruling that orders the companies and their affiliates to improve how they respond to major storms. The orders include increasing the number of line workers and other responders who restore power and clear blocked roads, and improving communications with customers.
During a meeting via video conference, the agency also ordered management audits of the two companies by independent firms, and officials said they are now considering fining the companies. How much the fines would be is not yet clear. The ruling also reduced the companies’ profits. A dollar amount for the profit reductions has not been calculated. See Utilities, A2
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Ed Crowder, a spokesperson for United Illuminating, said company officials were disappointed in PURA’s ruling, because regulators imposed Regulators said orders they a penalty despite finding the imposed on the two companies after storms in 2011 and “Our thousands of employees company generally met performance standards. “We are 2012 that also caused hunshowed skill and dedication mindful of the deficiencies dreds of thousands of power in restoring power to cuscited by PURA, and are well outages that took days to retomers as quickly as possiaware of the difficulties that store were not sufficient to ble,” Modifica said in a state- extended outages cause for improve the utilities’ rement. “Today’s decision deour customers,” Crowder said sponses to future storms. serves careful consideration in a statement. “However, we and review and we are comBoth companies have the believe the facts clearly supmitted to moving forward in right to appeal PURA’s deciport that UI faithfully folthe best interest of our cussion to Superior Court. lowed its Emergency Retomers.” sponse Plan, and met the Eversource spokesperson Trioverall targets therein.”
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“When it comes to the safety of our children, we need to take an abundance of caution,” the governor said in a statement. “This legislation is needed to protect our kids against serious illnesses that have been well-controlled for many decades, such as measles, tuberculosis, and whooping cough, but have reemerged.”
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North Haven remains in COVID-19 red zone As of May 2, the total of laboratory-confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases reported among Connecticut residents was 340,545. Three hundred forty-two patients were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19. There had been 8,112 The state’s most recent reCOVID-19-associated deaths port, issued April 29, showed in the state 74 positive cases in North Haven. That works out to an To schedule a vaccination: average of 22.3 daily cases VAMS online system: The per 100,000 people. North Vaccine Administration Haven logged 89 positive cases in the previous report. Management System can be used to schedule appointments. North Haven remains in the coronavirus red zone. The color coded status for cities and towns represents two weeks of cases. The trigger for top-of-the-chart red status starts at a rate of 15 cases per 100,000 people per day.
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In Brief Restock effort
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The North Haven Lions will be at North Haven Congregational Church Saturday, May 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a Restock the Food Banks collection. No-longer-needed eyeglasses will be accepted as well. Also, the Lions will be collecting blankets, towels, peanut butter and canned pumpkin for the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation. For more information, email northhavenctlions@ gmail.com.
The New England Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Ave., Bristol, will host a Mother’s Day Vintage Tea Sunday, May 9. The cost is $35 per person ($30 for members.) For details, visit thecarouselmuseum.org. Army reunion The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army's 2nd Infantry Division at any time. Visit 2ida.org or contact Bob Haynes: 2idahq@comcast.net, 224-225-1202.
The North Haven Trail Association and the North Haven Camera Club are co-sponsoring the Tidal Marsh Trail Photo Contest through July 1. For rules and details, visit northhaventrails.org.
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The North Haven Garden Club will host its annual May Bikers Against Animal Cruel- Market Fundraiser Saturday, ty, a North Haven-based May 8, 9 a.m. to noon, on non-profit, is holding a "Pet the Town Green (rain or House Candles" online sale. shine.) The plant sale will The candles are made from feature extraordinary perensoy grown by U.S. farmers nials, all hand-dug from and are guaranteed to elimi- members' gardens; along nate pet odors. Spray air with a selection of plants fresheners and car freshenthat attract bees, butterflies ers also are available. Twen- and birds. The market will ty percent of each sale goes have annuals, tomatoes and to Bikers Against Animal herbs, as well. Also, a variety Cruelty. Visit onefuof outside vendors will be on rallpets.com or find Bikers hand. Potential vendors Against Animal Cruelty on should email nhgccindy@yaFacebook. hoo.com.
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The flower sale will take place Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Masks and social distancing are required. For more information, email northfordcc@gmail.com or call 203-484-0795.
Autism walk, festival Autism Services and Resources Connecticut (ASRC), the first exclusive Connecticut autism advocacy organization for individuals and families, will hold the 24th Annual Walk and Festival for Autism Sunday, May 23 at the North Haven Fairgrounds.The event will include a short walk with three staggered start times, food trucks, a classic car show, raffle and other socially-distanced entertainment. For more information, visit ctasrc.org.
Shredding event Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Ave., Hamden, will host a document shredding event Sunday, May 23, 9 a.m. to noon. The on-site shredding truck will be provided by Affordable Solutions, LLC. Small copy boxes are $10, large banker boxes are $20. Also available will be hard drive destruction and computer recycling for $20 ($10 for hard drive only). For more information, email fundraising@tbshamden.com.
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You do not have to be an expert in clean energy technology to be a North Haven Clean Energy Task Force member – just have a strong interest in learning more and promoting energy efficiency and clean energy. Interested? Contact Kenny Foscue at kfosc@snet.net or 203-230-2488, or task force members Jim Stenqvist, Georgann Witte or Hugh Davis. See Briefs, A6
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The North Haven Soccer Club is giving $500 college scholarships to two current or former members of the NHSC who are heading off to college. Guidelines for the application process are as follows :
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Applicant must be a current or former member of the Applicant must be a graduNorth Haven Soccer Club, ating high school senior who either as a player, coach, volwill be attending their first unteer or referee for at least year of college in the fall of 5 years. State in what capaci2021. Applicant may not be a ty you were involved with child of any of the current the club and in what years. officers of the North Haven Soccer Club or a child of the Applicant must expect to
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Bikes wanted Don't toss out that old bike or bike tires. The North Haven Garden Club is looking for donations in order to continue its efforts to decorate bikes and wheels and place them around town as part of its Civic Beautification Program. Email nhgccindy@yahoo.com.
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Connecticut State Treasurer and Trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust, Shawn T. Wooden, has relaunched the state’s 529 college savings plan under new program manager, Fidelity Investments. Existing CHET Direct Plan account owners should visit Fidelity.com/CHETactivate to activate their accounts. New enhancements to the CHET plan include no minimum amount to open a CHET Direct 529 account,
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DeLauro, other politicians share updates from D.C. Community projects House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) announced 10 Connecticut community projects she has submitted for consideration in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year. A press release from the congresswoman's office states: "As Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, which sets federal spending, DeLauro is committed to meeting the needs of our communities in a transparent and accountable way. Under Appropriations Committee guidelines she developed, and which have been praised by experts across the political spectrum, each
Representative may request funding for up to 10 projects in their community for fiscal year 2022 – although only a handful may actually be funded. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding." “There are dedicated people and groups across Connecticut planning impactful projects that simply need funding to succeed,” said DeLauro. “That is the motivation behind Community Project Funding, which I made part of the fiscal year 2022 appropriations process. I am thrilled to champion these ten requests that will foster community development through avenues such as
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(NJ-12) introduced the Making Essentials Affordable and Lawful (MEAL) Act to lift restrictions on the receipt of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits for people with prior felony drug convictions.
Cohen, Moore, and Watson Coleman on this crucial legislation ensuring formerly incarcerated Americans have a fair chance at success and self-sufficiency,” said Hayes.
Many of the 600,000 people released from our federal prisons each year find seriThe projects are in the comous challenges when they “SNAP and TANF are critical reenter their communities, munities of Wallingford, supports that would help Branford, North Branford, including restrictions or lifeDurham, New Haven, MidAmericans as they transition time bans on food assistance dletown, Ansonia and Strat- back to their communities under SNAP and TANF. Most ford. after incarceration. Once a states have opted to alter or person has served their time, remove such bans, but linwe should be ensuring they gering barriers continue to MEAL Act have the tools to succeed hinder returning citizens and become productive and expose them to higher Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Congressman members of society. Denying risks of recidivism. access to safety net programs Steve Cohen (TN-09), Con— Press Release only puts needless obstacles gresswoman Gwen Moore in their path. I am pleased to (WI-04) and CongresswomSee D.C., A8 an Bonnie Watson Coleman work with Representatives
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American Rescue Plan Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) was joined by Ken Corbin (Commissioner of the Wage & Investment Division and Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer for the Internal Revenue Service) April 28 at an event to highlight the direct benefits made possible by the American Rescue Plan and to answer questions on how people can access the benefits.
Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism, will travel to Oman, Qatar and Jordan, joining senior members of the Biden Administration during parts of the trip. Mur“The American Rescue plan phy will meet with foreign includes countless number leaders and senior officials of provisions that directly including King Abdullah II, help American families and Omani Foreign Minister Alour challenge is to make sure Busaidi, Qatari Foreign Minfamilies across the state and ister Al-Thani, United Nacountry know what these tions Special Envoy to benefits are and how to apYemen Martin Griffiths and ply for them,” said Larson. several European ambas— Press Release sadors to Yemen. He will also discuss the reform agenda in the Middle East, prospects Middle East trip for preserving the two-state U.S. Senator Chris Murphy solution between Israelis (D-Conn.), Chairman of the and Palestinians, instability U.S. Senate Foreign Relations in Syria and the refugee cri-
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(STEM) fields, examine impacts of harassment on individuals and policies to reduce it, and spur interagency efforts to mitigate this harassment. “This bill directly confronts the persistent and pervasive culture of sexual harassment in STEM,” said Blumenthal. “Harassment and discrimination rob talented individuals of brilliant careers and deprive our country of their great minds. With deep gender inequality in STEM fields, we must make it easier for women and other underrepresented groups to join and thrive in these industries. I’m proud to spearhead this effort with Senator Smith and ensure we put a stop to unacceptable harassment and discrimination in STEM.”
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SCOUTS AWARDED The Girl Scouts from North Haven Troop 60387 were presented with their Bronze Award pins and a certificate during a short ceremony held recently on the Town Green. The girls had brainstormed and began prepping for a community service project. However, the onset of COVID-19 halted these plans. The Girl Scouts were undeterred, however. They quickly pivoted, and completed a different project – a video on how to stay safe and be entertained during a global pandemic. The Bronze Award recognizes the girls’ hard work.
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OPINION: Proposed mill rate should be reduced By Sally J. Buemi
6 Public Hearing, which did not include this ARPA funding, had a .47 mill rate increase.
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I am opposed to this budget, and I urge you to attend the Budget Town Meeting on You must watch the April Monday, May 10, 7 p.m., at 21 Board of Finance meeting the high school auditorium. to determine the final version This will be an in-person of the 21/22 proposed budmeeting, with masks and soget. The BOF is recommend- cial distancing required. This ing a total budget of is the first in-person meeting Mr. Freda had been promis$111,853,794, which is since March of 2020, and ing a no-tax-increase budget $3,162,640 higher than the there is lots of room at the for quite some time – even current budget. The town auditorium, so please attend. before we knew the details of side is $53,383,064 and the the federal funding we will education side is $58,470,730. However, I understand folks may feel uneasy about atbe receiving under the AmerIn order to fund this protending, so watch it on ican Rescue Plan Act. posed budget, the mill rate NHT V. The final version of the prowill be 30.71, down from the posed budget includes current 30.72. This equates to I do not take opposition to a $1,170,000 in ARPA funding, a 1/100th of a mill reduction. budget lightly. In fact, as a selectman, this is my but without this federal mon- So if your house is assessed ey, there certainly would at $250,000, your taxes will go eighth budget cycle, and only the third budget that I have have been a significant tax down by $2.50. Yes, two dolincrease. In fact, the initial lars and 50 cents, for the year. opposed. budget presented at the April Don’t spend it all in one However, I think we can achieve a larger mill rate reduction than Mr. Freda’s 1/ Economical and Affordable Burial & Cremation Economical & Affordable Burial Services 100th. I think we can reProudly Serving Our Community for Four Generations duce the mill rate down to Washington Memorial Funeral Home about 30.22, which equates Owner & Director John Iacobucci to half a mill from the current Established 1994 30.72. I was just thinking about the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 21/22 which starts on July 1. I urge you to watch the April 6 Public Hearing and the April 21 Board of Finance meeting. Both are available on the town’s website.
I suggest that we reduce the BOE increase by $200,000, which would still give them more than $900,000 over their current budget. My proposal will not result in any loss of staff or school programs. Second, I would use $550,000 of the $1.17 million in ARPA funding we are receiving as a fund balance transfer in the 21/22 revenue budget. This would still leave over $650,000 to help defray costs in the current fiscal year. Third, on the expenditure side, I would earmark $123,000 in public works equipment for municipal grant waivers (formerly known as MRSA). The BOF already did this for $275,000 in other equipment. Waivers are pretty easy to get for this kind of stuff. This enables us to purchase the equipment with money we already have in a special fund, which currently has about $2 million in it.
I would do a lease purchase for only one new fire engine, not the two currently in the budget. Also, the current proposed budget calls for the hiring of three new police officers. I propose we hire two new police officers, for now, and place them on the overnight shift when most break-ins occur. Then, in two years, we can re-evaluate the crime statistics. I believe my proposed changes in revenue and spending reductions will get us close to a significant mill rate reduction. Folks are still struggling in this pandemic, and with the federal money, I think we can do better than 1/100th of a mill. Please attend the Budget Town Meeting on May 10 and vote in the Budget Referendum on May 18.
Sally J. Buemi is a North Haven selectman.
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MONEY MATTERS: Demystifying life insurance By Jeff Jolly
The COVID-19 pandemic reminded Americans how fragile life is. Applications for life insurance policies in
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Term life insurance – Term life insurance covers a set period of time, such as 10, 20 or 30 years. If the policyholder dies during the term of the policy, the named beneficiaries receive the death benefit. There is no residual benefit to this type of policy if the term expires and the policyholder is still living. All the money paid over the years of the term belongs to the life insurance company. On the plus side, term policies are less expensive than whole policies. Many workers choose a term policy during their working years to provide income protection to their dependents.
tain age. Once you have a whole life policy, the state of your health does not impact what you pay (whereas with a term policy, if you want to extend your coverage, your health and age determine how much more you pay each month and whether you even qualify for continued coverage). A portion of your whole life premium is invested and grows in a taxdeferred account, managed by the life insurance company, and accumulates what is called ‘cash value.’ Whole life is more expensive than a term life policy, but the policyholder retains the option to borrow money against the cash value or cash in the policy. High net worth individuals sometimes use this type of policy to offset estate taxes for their heirs. Families with a special needs child may prefer this type of policy for the guaranteed income it can provide. Others simply prefer whole life for the flexibility it offers as both an investment and life insurance product.
Get covered Life insurance is an important aspect of a comprehensive overall financial plan. Your financial advisor can help you review your life insurance options and select a suitable level of coverage. Buying while you are young and healthy can help you lock in a more affordable rate. Jeff Jolly, CFP, is a private wealth advisor and sr. vice president with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in North Haven. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 15 years. To contact him, call 203-407-8188 ext. 330, or visit his office at 250 State St. Unit E1.
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vaccine at many locations across the state. To make an appointment using this system, click go to https://www.walmart. com/cp/1228302
Para programar una cita para recibir la vacuna, los que son elegibles pueden contactar a:
Para programar una cita usando este sistema, vaya al https://www.cvs.com/vaccine/ intake/store/covid-screener/covid-qns
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To schedule a vaccination appointment, eligible people may contact:
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VAMS online system: The Vaccine Administration Management System can be used to schedule appointments at multiple clinics across the state. To make an appointment using this system, click on https://portal.ct.gov/ Coronavirus/COVID19-Vaccinations--VAMS-Support COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Assist Line: Connecticut’s COVID19 vaccine appointment assist line is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. To make an appointment, call 877-918-2224.
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Yale New Haven Health: Yale New Haven Hospital has multiple locations throughout the state, including large clinics in the New Haven area. To make an appointment using this system, go to https:// www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/covid-19/ vaccine/get-your-covid-vaccine.aspx Walgreens: Walgreens is currently
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What’s the best vaccine you can get? The one you can get today. Yale New Haven Health: El Hospital If you’re eligible, don’t wait! Getting vaccinated is one of many steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
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Walk-ins welcome at many COVID-19 vaccine clinics By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
As the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 climbs in Connecticut, and demand drops off, appointments are no longer needed at many local vaccination clinics. Demand for COVID-19 vaccinations in Connecticut has decreased by about 50% over the past two weeks, prompting state officials to now fo-
cus heavily on reaching people — especially younger residents — with the state’s fleet of mobile vaccination vans and walk-up vaccinations at more than 100 existing clinics, according to information from the Associated Press. Gov. Ned Lamont said plans are underway to bring the vans to large workplaces, fairs, parades and other large gatherings.
“We’re doing everything we can to make the last of our folks, the 34% who aren’t vaccinated — I hope they get vaccinated — vaccinated soon,” Lamont said recently during his regular COVID briefing with reporters.
MidState Medical Center in Meriden and Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford. The vaccine is available to those age 16 and up, though minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Walk-ins are now welcome at all Community Health Center Inc. sites, including State Street in Meriden, and Hartford HealthCare is providing vaccines without appointments at all its locations, including
The Wallingford Health Department is directing the general public to the Oakdale for vaccination to allow the department to continue its outreach See Clinics, A18
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program in underserved communities, said Health Director Stephen Civitelli. A Hartford HealthCare spokeswoman said the vaccine brand available to the public varies from site to site based on supply. Those in search of a particular brand should make an appointment first.
“Demand for vaccine appointments is weakening and there is plenty of availability,” said Dr. James Cardon. “We expected this. As we recognized the need to remove barriers, we’ve begun to move and allow more walkups.”
Hartford HealthCare tested its walk-in program at three sites to ensure supply was available before expanding it to all locations. The health care network is evaluating the shift from mega clinics offering thousands of vaccines to smaller venues serving hundreds of patients. As Local health care providers it dispenses second round are fighting vaccine hesitan- doses and administers first cy on three fronts, access, in- round doses through walkformation and trust. The pri- ins, second dose appointority at this time is access, ments might be made elseCardon said. where, Cardon said. The health care network has resumed dispensing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in its emergency rooms and to patients leaving the hospital. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was halted for two weeks to study a potential connection with rare blood clots. Although walk-ins are welcome at Community Health Centers, there might be a wait. Those in a hurry are advised to pre-register in the state’s Vaccine Administration Management System at least one hour prior to arrival. Drug store chains CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens, announced Monday COVID-19 appointments are available for the same day through their online registration sites or by calling their stores.
Hartford HealthCare is providing vaccines without appointments at all its locations, including the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and MidState Medical Center in Meriden. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
CVS has vaccines available in its Berlin store, Walgreens at its East Main Street store in Meriden, and Rite Aid at its North Colony Road store in Wallingford. The pharmacies are trying to reach more people who are hesitant, or have transportation and technology barriers. The pharmacies are also offering walk-in appointments at select stores nationwide and have entered into partnerships with large employers, similar to flu shot clinics. Walgreens has partnerships with Apple and Amtrak to vaccinate thousands of employees across the country and has opened walk-in mobile clinics in underserved areas.
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The U.S. is averaging 2.4 million reported vaccinations per day over the past week, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, down from a peak of 3.4 million reported shots per day on April 13. That number has dropped off, even as every adult in all states are eligible. Health experts have said mass vaccinations will get the U.S. closer to herd immunity — the point when COVID-19 can’t spread easily and mutate, because most of the population has been vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 44 percent of the population has had at least one dose of vaccine and 31 percent are fully vaccinated. Connecticut’s number of vaccinated adults is higher than many states nationwide — roughly 66 percent with the greatest numbers of vaccinated residents in the over 65 age groups. Some medical experts and scientists have expressed doubts about when — or if — herd immunity is possible, but have encouraged vaccinations to try to reach the goal.
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The waiting period between the two vaccines is a well-thoughtout scientific process based on historical research and the time it takes for the immune system to respond after receiving the first dose. The first dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is called the ‘primer dose,’ which wakes up the body’s immune system and recruits the appropriate immune cells (antibodies, T cells, macrophages, etc.). These are the soldiers that respond to an invader or enemy in your body. Just like the training process of soldiers, which takes time, the process in humans and non-human primates takes about 2-3 weeks.
The second dose of the vaccine called the ‘booster dose,’ is then given at 3 weeks for the Pfizer vaccine and 4 weeks for the Moderna vaccine. This will boost the levels of immune cells for optimal protection against future exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. After another two weeks of the booster dose, the ‘immune soldiers’ will be well trained to win the battle against the virus. The second dose should preferably be given as stated above (3 weeks for Pfizer and 4 weeks for Moderna), but if it is not possible to adhere to the recommended interval, giving the second dose 4 days earlier or up to 6 weeks (42 days) after the first dose is still acceptable according to the CDC. Henry Anyimadu, MD Infectious Disease Specialist
¿Por qué hay que esperar cierta cantidad de tiempo entre las vacunas? ¿Es flexible la ventanilla de oportunidad para recibir la segunda vacuna? El periodo de espera entre las dos vacunas es un proceso científico cuidadosamente calculado basado en investigación histórica y el tiempo que le toma al sistema inmunológico en responder después de recibir la primera dosis.
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las células inmunes apropiadas (anticuerpos, células T, macrófago, etc.). Estos son los soldados que responden a un invasor o enemigo en su cuerpo. Igual al proceso de entrenamiento de los soldados, el cual toma tiempo, el proceso en humanos y primates no humanos toma alrededor de 2-3 semanas. La segunda dosis de la vacuna llamada la ‘dosis de refuerzo,’ se da a las 3 semanas para la vacuna de Pfizer y a las 4 semanas para la vacuna de Moderna. Esto estimulará los niveles de células inmunes para protección óptima contra exposición futura al SARS-CoV-2, el virus que causa el COVID-19. Dos semanas después de la dosis de refuerzo, los ‘soldados de inmunidad’ están bien entrenados para ganar la batalla contra el virus.
La segunda dosis preferiblemente se debe administrar La primera dosis como se indicó anteriormente (3 semanas para Pfizer y 4 semade la vacuna nas para Moderna), pero si no es ARN mensaposible cumplir con el intervalo jero contra el recomendado, el dar la segunCOVID-19 se llama la ‘prime- da dosis 4 días antes o hasta 6 ra dosis,’ la cual semanas (42 días) después de la primera dosis es aceptable de despierta el sistema inmu- acuerdo al CDC. Henry Anyimadu, MD nológico en el Infectious Disease Specialist Anyimadu, MD cuerpo y alista Henry Especialista de Enfermedades Contagiosas
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May is National Foster Care Month, a time to consider the many children and youth in need of loving homes and the professionals dedicated to finding foster families.
In Connecticut, on any given day, there are nearly 4,000 children and youth in foster care, and there are nearly 600 youth in need of loving foster homes. Most are over the age of 13. Wheeler offers a 10-week virtual course called TIPSMAPP, Trauma-Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence – Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting, to prepare prospective foster parents and families for the role of fostering a child or youth. Classes run Monday evenings, 6 to 8 p.m., May 10 through July 26. The program is open to prospective parents from all walks of life. Attendees are under no obligation to become licensed foster parents. To register for Wheeler’s TIPS-MAPP course, contact Michelle Martins at 860-7075068, Allison Casinghino at 860-637-5586, or email fostercareprograms@wheelerclinic.org. — Press Release
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tions and vaccine providers to promote and increase vaccine equity. The Meriden Health and Human Services Department and the Chesprocott Regional Health District, which services Cheshire, Prospect and Wolcott, were among the agencies selected for the grants. The contracts with each district are still being negotiated and the amounts were unavailable on Monday. The Meriden health department has been offer-
ing clinics in partnership with other agencies. It is no longer administering vaccines at the senior center. However, walk-in vaccines are distributed every Monday at the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center, 175 E. Main St., Meriden. “Our goal with the vaccination program is to reach out to every Connecticut resident, particularly those who have historically been underserved when it comes
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“An observance like National Foster Care Month is an opportunity to start the conversation about foster care, but more importantly, to consider what we can do year round to find foster homes, as well as serve children and youth already in care, and support foster families,” said Sharon Pendleton-Ponzani, LCSW, director, Wheeler Foster Care Services.
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