It almost feels like what we have heard about the Roaring Twenties. We seem to be on the downswing of the COVID-19 pandemic and the uptick in socializing. We are trending toward normalcy with in person events, mask mandates being lifted and re-entry into the workplace. TrackMy Verivax continues to support employers as they seek to keep their employees safe. According to Christina Myers, Executive Director of Compliance & Employee Relations for Vericast, “TrackMy is working exactly as we had hoped and anticipated. We have been using TrackMy data to improve the safety of large meetings for which employees travel in from multiple locations. And we are sharing overall vaccination rates with company leadership, helping them as they start to reopen to understand what safety protocols are needed – helping them make good decisions.” As we shed masks and mandates are scaled back, here are a few things to stay vigilant about and how VeriVax can help.
BA. 2 Variant is Spreading Across the US
The CDC estimates that the Omicron variant BA.2 makes up a majority of current infections in the United States. According to the CDC, “The Omicron variant causes more infections and spreads faster than the original strain of the virus that causes COVID-19.”
Flu Season is Approaching
Employers are facing a challenge in managing COVID19 and their workforce, government requirements, and be prepared for any workplace requirements or variants that may come. With new variants and the upcoming flu season, preparation is more important than ever. According to TrackMy’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Aakash Shah, “There is great data available to suggest enhanced immunity with current viral strains as well as new variants with the recommended vaccines and boosters. I believe it is in the patient’s best interest to get vaccinated and boosted and have the information clearly documented, such as which vaccine and when.”
Are Both COVID19 and Flu Shots Needed?
The MAYO Clinic states that, “The flu vaccine doesn’t protect you from COVID-19. But the flu vaccine could reduce flu symptoms that could be confused with COVID-19 symptoms. The flu vaccine can also help lessen the impact on health care providers and hospitals by reducing the number of people with severe flu and hospitalized with the flu.”
FDA Approved Recently Another Booster
Recently the FDA authorized a second booster dose of two COVID-19 vaccines for ages 50 and older and those who are immunocompromised. “Until now, the FDA had cleared fourth doses only for people 12 and older who have severely weakened immune systems. The agency said this especially fragile group also can get an additional booster,” reported The Associated Press.
VeriVax Can Help
Our solution is helping companies across the world manage the current state of COVID-19, and to be prepared for any workplace requirements or variants that may come. TrackMy Verivax can track all immunizations including the Flu and COVID-19 and increase compliance. TrackMy makes data actionable so employers can gain insights and can make informed decisions to keep employees safe.
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About TrackMy Solutions
Founded in 2017, TrackMy Solutions is a technology provider focused on making discrete medical record data accessible and actionable to improve overall health of patients. Focused on enhancing patient safety and saving lives through technology, TrackMy currently offers the following solutions: TrackMy Implants, TrackMy Lab Results, TrackMy Vaccines, and TrackMy VeriVax.