'Easter Events In Arizona. . .'

March 25-April 6. Easter Egg Painting + Dining at JoJo’s Shake Bar. Join us for a fun-filled Easter event! Get your creative juices flowing and unleash your inner artist as we invite you to participate in our Easter Egg Painting activity. This hands-on experience is perfect for all ages, so bring your friends and family along! $42/person. includes Shared Appetizers, Choice of Entree, Choice of Biggie Shake or Hot Chocolate, 2 Faux Eggs & Painting Supplies! 15037 N Scottsdale Rd Suite J150.

March 31: Easter Brunch at the Princess. Join in for an Easter to remember! Offering a variety of special events and activities for the whole family to enjoy. From Easter egg hunts and delicious brunches with Easter Basket delivery to your table. Plus, live entertainment and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 East Princess Dr.

March 31. Easter Brunch at the Omni Scottsdale Resort. Hop your way to Omni Resort for an unforgettable Easter! Prado will be offering a delightful Easter brunch from 10AM to 2PM, where guests can embark on a culinary journey meticulously crafted by culinary experts, featuring a tantalizing array of mouthwatering dishes to satisfy every palate. From savory delights to sweet treats, there’s something for everyone to savor. Plus, don’t miss out on our tapas station and build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Following brunch, let the little ones embark on an unforgettable adventure with the resort’s exciting Easter egg hunt at Citrus Path. Witness their faces light up as they discover hidden treasures, sweet surprises, and endless fun around every corner. 4949 East Lincoln Drive.

April 1: Hop Into a World of Easter Fun at Bierman Scottsdale. We’re egg-cited to invite you to a Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt at Bierman Autism Centers in Scottsdale! Prepare for a morning bursting with joy, giggles, and a basketful of Easter surprises. 8444 North 90th Street #130.

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March 31, 2024

LOTS OF COVID REMAINS THIS WINTER AND INTO SPRING…..THERE IS A DECLINE, BUT STILL A LOT OF INFECTIONS EVERY WEEK…

ALL DOING WELL.  WITH MORE TOURISTS THERE WILL BE MORE COVID. BE PROACTIVE TO PREVENT NEED FOR HOSPITALIZATION.

• COVID REMAINS MODERATELY HIGH. DO NOT GO OUT WITH GROUPS OF PEOPLE IF YOU ARE SICK AND HAVE NOT TESTED FOR COVID…. YOU MAY HAVE COVID AND BE SPREADING IT!

• WEAR A MASK DURING TRAVEL IN THE AIRPORT AND ON THE AIRPLANE (UNTIL 10,000 FEET) …. AT THIS TIME DUE TO HIGH LEVELS OF COVID INFECTION. ONCE THE SURGE HAS DROPPED OFF, THIS IS NOT AS ESSENTIAL.

• GET BOOSTED IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO…PARTICULARLY OVER AGE 65.  

• IF YOU WERE BOOSTED IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER AND OVER AGE 65, ANOTHER BOOST IS WORTHWHILE THIS SPRING.  THAT SAID...IF YOU HAVE HAD COVID IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS YOU CAN HOLD ON BOOSTING.

• FLU IS WANING…BUT IS STILL AROUND. THE TIME FOR FLU SHOTS HAS PASSED. NO MORE FLU SHOTS THIS SEASON

• VERY LITTLE RSV IN THE VALLEY.

TOP PODCAST DONE WEEKLY

BY DR. MICHAEL OSTERHOLM

(UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA)  

He is a world-renowned epidemiologist who was credited with first elucidating TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME in the 1980’s.

He provides comprehensive and understandable/actionable ideas related to COVID.

Dr. Osterholm Update: COVID-19 Podcast

March 21, 2024

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/episode-153-good-news-covid-indifferent-world

(Same as last week's.... New podcast next week!)

'Good News in a COVID Indifferent World'

In "Good News in a COVID Indifferent World," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the national and international COVID trends, the latest research on long COVID, and antibiotic-resistant Shigella. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews members of the podcast team.

According to Dr. Osterholm……

• GET YOUR LATEST AVAILABLE BOOSTER IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD COVID OR IT’S BEEN LONGER THAN 4 MONTHS SINCE YOU HAD COVID YOURSELF
• A GOOD MASK, N95 OF KN95, DOES HELP REDUCE TRANSMISSION…. USE IT AT HIGH-RISK LOCATIONS
• GOOD VENTILATION IN ROOMS/HOME/BUSINESSES IS A GREAT WAY TO PREVENT TRANSMISSION
• VACCINE, VACCINE, VACCINE…THIS IS OUR PROTECTION.  ALL VACCINES ARE EFFECTIVE AND WITH TIME WE ARE SEEING THAT THE J&J VACCINE IS PICKING UP STEAM AND GIVES SOLID LONG-TERM PROTECTION.
• BOOST, BOOST, BOOST…THIS WILL BE NECESSARY TO PREVENT RECURRING SURGE AND TO RAISE ANTIBODY LEVELS IN THOSE ALREADY SET WITH THE PRIMARY COVID VACCINE SERIES.
• ANTIGEN TESTING IS USEFUL, BUT OF LIMITED VALUE. DON’T DEPEND ON IT…BUT USE IT.

Know that unvaccinated remain a source of potential infection.  Avoiding unvaccinated persons will reduce your risk of COVID.

After you received your COVID vaccinations, please let us know!

We would like to document this information into your chart.



BUT FIRST.......

PLEASE COMPLETE THE INFORMATION ON THE CARD BEFORE YOU SEND IT TO US!

What we need:

1. Your name
2. Date vaccination received
3. Brand name
4. Lot number if available
5. Which dose you have received

**Email your COVID vaccine completed info HERE

The top COVID-19 variant spreading in the U.S. is starting to notably decline for the first time in months.

JN.1, which began to take hold in the U.S. late last year, was responsible for 86% of new COVID-19 infections over the past two weeks, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

That’s down from 90% of new cases at the start of March. JN.1, which is a close relative to BA.2.86, was previously the fastest growing variant in the U.S. and fueled infections during the fall and winter months.

Read more here. . . .

New guidelines suggest certain high-risk groups could benefit from having another dose of a COVID-19 vaccine this spring — and more frequent shots in general — while the broader population could be entering once-a-year territory, much like an annual flu shot.

Medical experts told CBC News that falling behind on the latest shots can come with health risks, particularly for individuals who are older or immunocompromised.



"Even when the risk of infection starts to increase, the vaccines still do a really good job at decreasing risk of severe disease," said McMaster University researcher and immunologist Matthew Miller.

Read more here

We Are Here to Take Care of Your Healthcare Needs.

We Are Here to Serve!

Our office is using all techniques to reduce exposure to a minimum during your visit. These include: 

·       Temperature checks of all patients and staff.

·       Masks for all people in the office.

·       Cleansing of hands and surfaces repeatedly.

·       Multiple Super-HEPA filters to filter out potential virus and particles in the office.

·       High Level UV light air cleansing in the office to eliminate bacteria and viruses in the air.

OUR OFFICE SCHEDULE

DOORS OPEN     

7AM - 4PM Monday through Thursday

7AM - 11AM Friday

IN OFFICE

APPOINTMENTS: MONDAY – THURSDAY

7AM – 11:15AM & 1PM – 3:30PM

APPOINTMENTS: FRIDAY

7AM – 10:30 AM

DR. LAKIN WILL CONTINUE ‘TELEHEALTH’ VISITS WITH FaceTime, WhatsApp or ZOOM WHEN NEEDED.

SUMMARY OF A COVID KIT & CHECK LIST:

This is what you should have at home to prepare for possible COVID, to monitor yourself if you were to get infected:

DIGITAL ORAL THERMOMETER: MANY BRANDS ARE FINE…HERE IS ONE EXAMPLE:

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Thermometer-Reading-Waterproof-Indicator/dp/B087T3S4TR/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=THERMOMETER&qid=1597159324&sr=8-6

PULSE OXIMETER:  TO CHECK OXYGEN LEVELS. MANY BRANDS ARE FINE...HERE IS ONE EXAMPLE:

https://www.amazon.com/Innovo-Fingertip-Oximeter-Plethysmograph-Perfusion/dp/B07YVGZPRZ/ref=sr_1_20?dchild=1&keywords=PULSE+OXI&qid=1597159388&sr=8-20

OTHER ITEMS FROM THE HOME MEDICAL KIT:

·       TYLENOL, ADVIL, OR ALEVE

·       Sudafed 30mg tablets

·       Chlorpheniramine 4mg tablets

·       Robitussin DM syrup

·       Imodium AD

Stay Safe!