COVID COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Latest Updates from the CDC
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TRAVELING SAFELY WITH PORTABLE OXYGEN: Everything you need to know (National Council on Aging)
HOMEBOUND VACCINATIONS
Those who are unable to leave home for any reason and are interested in getting a vaccination just need to call 1-855-453-0774 or visit www.ldh.la.gov/inhomeshots to be added to the vaccination registry. LEARN MORE
Updates from Local, State & National Government Agencies
- City of Shreveport - COVID-19 information
- City of Bossier - COVID-19 information
- Baton Rouge - COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Information
- Louisiana Department of Health / LDH coronavirus hotline: 1-855-523-2652 (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday)
- Department of State - Travel Advisories
- Sleeves Up - Bring Back Louisiana Toolkit (Jan. 13, 2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
- Is LSU Health Shreveport still offering COVID vaccines and boosters?
- I work at LSUHS and need information on COVID-19 protocols. Where do I go?
- I lost my COVID-19 vaccine card or never received one. Who do I need to contact in order to get a new one sent to me or get proof of vaccination?
- What are coronaviruses?
- What is the best protection against COVID-19?
- Are the current COVID-19 vaccines effective against the Omicron variant?
- Is there a difference between vaccine-induced immunity vs. the natural immunity gained after a COVID-19 infection?
- What does “virus transmissibility” mean?
- Can someone who has had COVID-19 in the past be infected again?
- Why is testing important?
- Was the emergence of a new variant of the virus expected?
- Who is eligible for and should get a COVID-19 vaccine booster?
- What is the difference between an additional dose and a booster shot?
Is LSU Health Shreveport still offering COVID vaccines and boosters?
I work at LSUHS and need information on COVID-19 protocols. Where do I go?
I lost my COVID-19 vaccine card or never received one. Who do I need to contact in order to get a new one sent to me or get proof of vaccination?
What are coronaviruses?
What is the best protection against COVID-19?
Are the current COVID-19 vaccines effective against the Omicron variant?
Is there a difference between vaccine-induced immunity vs. the natural immunity gained after a COVID-19 infection?
What does “virus transmissibility” mean?
Can someone who has had COVID-19 in the past be infected again?
Why is testing important?
Was the emergence of a new variant of the virus expected?
Who is eligible for and should get a COVID-19 vaccine booster?
What is the difference between an additional dose and a booster shot?
- How long after getting my initial two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine can I get an additional dose?
- I took a COVID-19 Test with LSU Health Shreveport and I didn't receive my results. Who do I contact?
- How will I be contacted about the results of my COVID-19 test?
- Why is a booster dose of the vaccine needed? Does this mean that the original doses of the vaccine are not effective?
- Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine at the same time?
- Do we get a choice of which vaccine we receive?
- What is Genome Sequencing?
- Where can I find the parental consent form for COVID-19 testing?
- If I contract COVID-19 between vaccine doses, do I have to wait 90 days to get the 2nd dose?
- What are the risks of vaccinating individuals with an additional dose?
- How do I get it my vaccination status to show in my LA Wallet App?
- There have been reports of people experiencing heart issues (myocarditis and pericarditis) following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. What is this? Should I still get vaccinated?
- Are the current COVID-19 vaccines safe for pregnant women or women looking to become pregnant in the future?
- I am fully vaccinated but my COVID-19 vaccination record has not shown up on my LA Wallet app. How do I get that taken care of?
How long after getting my initial two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine can I get an additional dose?
I took a COVID-19 Test with LSU Health Shreveport and I didn't receive my results. Who do I contact?
How will I be contacted about the results of my COVID-19 test?
Why is a booster dose of the vaccine needed? Does this mean that the original doses of the vaccine are not effective?
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine at the same time?
Do we get a choice of which vaccine we receive?
What is Genome Sequencing?
Where can I find the parental consent form for COVID-19 testing?
If I contract COVID-19 between vaccine doses, do I have to wait 90 days to get the 2nd dose?
What are the risks of vaccinating individuals with an additional dose?
How do I get it my vaccination status to show in my LA Wallet App?
There have been reports of people experiencing heart issues (myocarditis and pericarditis) following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. What is this? Should I still get vaccinated?
Are the current COVID-19 vaccines safe for pregnant women or women looking to become pregnant in the future?
I am fully vaccinated but my COVID-19 vaccination record has not shown up on my LA Wallet app. How do I get that taken care of?
Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Q&A with Dr. John Vanchiere
Spanish Information
CDC Blog
Mask Up
Family Support
Above - Dr. Mark Cogburn, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at LSU Health Shreveport, shares important information for parents and caregivers about talking to children about the Coronavirus.
Mental & Physical Health Support
KSLA12 - What started as a clinic to provide more healthcare to those in rural areas grew into an idea to go mobile with more than 21,000 people screened for various cancers.
Participate in a COVID-19 Clinical Trial
By being part of a COVID-19 clinical trial, participants may find out about new treatments before they are widely available.
Click on one of our current COVID-19 Clinical Trials below to learn more: