What You Need to Know-Week of November 15th

In this Update:
1. Urgent Updates: COVID-19 Metrics
2. Quick Question: What is the difference between an “additional dose” and a “booster” vaccine?
3. Information You Need: Arizona 2-1-1 Resource Reminder
1. Urgent Updates: COVID-19 Metrics
Updated as of: 11-15-2021
Weekly case, death, and hospitalization counts:
In the past week, there has been an average of: | |
Cases per day | 3,547 |
Deaths per day | 35 |
Compared to two weeks ago: | |
Cases per day | Increased by 18% ↗ |
Deaths per day | Decreased by 30% ↘ |
Hospitalizations per day | Increased by 21% ↗ |
Vaccine Information
Number of Arizonans | Percentage in Arizona | Percentage in U.S. | |
Individuals who are fully vaccinated | 3,830,345 | 54% | 59% |
Individuals who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine | 4,336,068 | 63% | 68% |
8,584,371 total COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Arizona
For a breakdown of vaccination by Arizona counties, visit the CDC’s website.
2. Quick Question: What is the difference between an “additional dose” and a “booster” vaccine?
While the terms “additional vaccine dose” and “booster vaccine dose” may appear to be describing the same COVID-19 vaccine dosage, the phrases actually refer to different vaccine doses. Use the table below to understand the differences between the two terms.
Additional Dose | Booster Dose | |
Definition | An identical vaccine dosage to the amount received in the initial shot (for J&J) or series (Pfizer or Moderna), usually given 4 weeks after receiving the initial vaccine series. | A dose of the vaccine that was initially given to boost immunity after at least 6 months have passed from the initial vaccine(s). The dosage depends on which booster you are receiving. |
Populations recommended for | An additional dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is currently only available/recommended for individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised. | Eligibility for a booster shot depends on a few factors (e.g., age, initial vaccine received, comorbidities, etc.). Please visit the CDC’s website for information about who is eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccine. |
3. Information You Need: Arizona 2-1-1 Resource Reminder
Are you hoping to have specific COVID-19 questions answered? Or are you needing assistance with transportation, rent, or utilities? Arizona has developed a 2-1-1 initiative that helps anyone access information and resources for a variety of different topics, including financial assistance, health care, and mental health services. For more information about the program, you can visit this website, or dial 2-1-1 from anywhere within Arizona (if you are located outside of Arizona, please dial 877-211-8661).
The next update will cover information on mix and matching booster doses. If you would like to learn more about this and other topics related to COVID-19 in Arizona, please complete next week’s AZCOVIDTXT survey that you will receive via text in about a week.
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