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Kids who are fully vaccinated against #COVID19 have a lower risk of developing MIS-C after contracting the virus, according to the CDC. Our Dr. Ilan Shapiro spoke with @Healthline about it & additional protections from vaccination. @dr_shaps #ThisisAltaMed https://t.co/DvAzZ6Ifa2

The #COVID19 surge is straining hospitals, causing non-essential services to be delayed or postponed. Lizette Escobedo, AltaMed AVP of Civic Engagement & Advocacy tells @Univision34LA the people can help ease this strain through vaccination. #ThisisAltaMed https://t.co/HDlhkxt2Lz

How can parents protect their kids from #COVID19 as school resumes? Our Dr. Ilán Shapiro spoke with @Univision34LA explaining the kind of prevention measures parents can take and symptoms of infection to watch for. @dr_shaps #ThisisAltaMed https://t.co/s36q6AF089

Our VP Gov't Relations, Berenice Nuñez-Constant spoke with @abc7jessica @ABC7 about Gov. Newsom's plan for #universalhealthcare saying this access to care will benefit the health of many communities in the long run. #ThisisAltaMed https://t.co/Wm5wlBbQ24

@CAgovernor announces a plan that will continue to protect Californians by fighting COVID with science, protect frontline workers, battle misinformation, and ensure our healthcare system is prepared to handle COVID-19 in 2022. #ThisisAltaMed

Gov. Newsom announced that CA will seek to be the first state to achieve universal access to healthcare coverage for all residents, regardless of immigration status. Our VP Gov't Relations, Berenice Nuñez-Constant spoke with @FOXLA about it. #ThisisAltaMed https://t.co/Egp8lX4m04

Groundbreaking! Governor Newsom @CAgovernor announces that California will seek to be the first state to achieve universal access to healthcare coverage for all residents, regardless of immigration status. #UniversalHealthCare #ThisisAltaMed #ValueCHCs https://t.co/JoQewyj2h9

The #OmicronVariant of the #coronavirus continues to spread rapidly across the country. Our Dr. Ilan Shapiro spoke w/ @radiobilingue about how to protect yourself from contagion in addition to vaccination and wearing masks. @dr_shaps #ThisisAltaMed https://t.co/igUJ2bimQj

Hospital ERs are being forced into diversion, turning away ambulances & those w/ less serious concerns due to the amount of patients already being cared for at their facilities. Our Dr. Sherrill Brown spoke w/ @joybenedict @CBSLA about it. #ThisisAltaMed https://t.co/PBxajR8jtU