Holidays 2020
Covid 19
Redding Rancheria The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the American Indian/ Alaska Native populations across the country. AI/AN are 3.5 more likely to be infected with the virus than any other population. The CDC is working with Indian Health Services along with other federal members of Operation Warp Speed to plan and implement a Covid-19 vaccination program as soon as vaccines are available. Multiple vaccines are currently in various development stages, with two specific vaccines that are being evaluated by the FDA for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Pfizer has developed the first of the anticipated vaccines being reviewed for EUA by the FDA. The second vaccine expected to receive it’s EUA approximately a week later is the Moderna vaccine. Both of these vaccines need to be administered in 2 doses separated by 21-28 days and have been found to be more than 94% effective in preventing COVID-19 infections during Phase 3 trials. Once the vaccines are deemed safe and effective by the FDA, a EUA will be granted, and the IHS will then distribute the vaccine strategically throughout Indian Country. The first phase of vaccine distribution is anticipated to have limited quantities available, with more significant amounts being distributed later in 2021. Redding Rancheria Tribal Health is working hard to ensure that we are prepared once the vaccines become available. RRTHC has put together a COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce consisting of members of various disciplines within our healthcare system to develop a plan to ensure that our facilities and providers are prepared to receive and administer the vaccines safely once they become available.