Black Women & COVID

Black Women for Wellness conducted a survey to learn about COVID-19 Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices from our communities.

Black Women & COVID-19

Helping women of color navigate COVID-19 during this unique moment in time.

 

ABOUT US

Black Women for Wellness is an organization committed to the health and well-being of Black women and girls. Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is an independent member of the Blue Shield Association.

These two institutions have joined forces to help women of color navigate through COVID-19 by providing credible information, resources for testing, discussions and timely updates on the vaccine, data and availability to remove vaccination hesitancy.

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Black Women for Wellness (BWW) is on a mission to uplift the health and wellbeing of our community.

Public health messages have urged us to create physical distance, wear a mask, get tested and vaccinate. BWW urges us to mind our health, create a team of health providers, eat healthy, practice spirituality, exercise, strengthen social relationships, de stress, and pay attention to our mental health.

Our core values include autonomy over our bodies because for so long Black people have not been able to practice that self-determination. BWW encourages being nonjudgmental, because we don’t KNOW people’s health status and historical experience – we know that our community suffers significant health inequities that influence our decisions. 

Stay informed, comment, share your story, ask questions and engage! We are all in this together! Let’s do more than just survive this pandemic!

Questions about COVID-19?
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COVID-19 Testing

Knowing your status is the first step to keeping you and your loved ones safe. A COVID-19 test can show if you have an active infection and should quarantine or isolate yourself from others. You can order 4 FREE at-home COVID-19 tests for you and your family.

There are different types of COVID-19 tests – diagnostic and antibody. Diagnostic tests (molecular and antigen) are swab or saliva tests that check for active infections, while an antibody test checks your blood for past infections.

A diagnostic test is needed if you think you currently have COVID-19. A rapid antigen test can show results within 15 minutes, while antibody and molecular tests can take several days to deliver results.

Want to speak with a health professional about testing?

Want to schedule a COVID-19 test?

COVID-19 Vaccines

Deciding whether or not to get the COVID-19 vaccine is a personal choice that each person must make along with their loved ones and healthcare provider. COVID-19 vaccines are FREE for everyone - regardless of your insurance or immigration status. Everyone above the age of 5 is eligible.

You do NOT have to provide government identification, proof of citizenship, or health insurance to receive your free COVID-19 vaccine. When possible, bring documentation with your name on it to ensure the name used on your Vaccination Record Card is correct.

Want to speak with a health professional?

Want to schedule a vaccine appointment?

Need a ride to your vaccine appointment?

If you need help getting to your vaccine appointment, you may be able to book a free ride through a partnership with NAACP and Lyft.

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Confused about COVID-19 variants?
Read about variants here.

COVID-19 & Maternal Health

While pregnancy does not appear to put expecting mothers at an increased risk of getting COVID-19, studies show that pregnant people who do get COVID-19 are at an increased risk of hospitalization, requiring intensive care or developing serious respiratory issues.

The COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in the future. If you’re already vaccinated, you may also be eligible to get a booster shot. The benefits of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine outweigh any known or potential risks of vaccination during pregnancy.

Are you pregnant and have questions about COVID-19 vaccine?

Staying Healthy During and After Your Pregnancy

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COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

Booster doses help improve protection from COVID-19. The CDC recommends that everyone age 12 and over get a booster dose when it is due.

This is important for everyone, but especially if you are age 65 and older or if you have underlying medical conditions. See LA County Department of Health Booster Doses to learn more. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about boosters.

Vaccine Booster for Ages 12-17

A Booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine is available to people who received their second dose of Pfizer at least 5 months ago or 3 months ago if immunocompromised.

Vaccine Booster for Ages 18+

People in this age group can receive a Booster dose of their choice if the minimum time has passed since completing their primary vaccine series:

  • Pfizer - Received second dose at least 5 months ago, or 3 months ago if immunocompromised.

  • Moderna - Received second dose at least 5 months ago, or 3 months ago if immunocompromised.

  • Johnson & Johnson - Received single dose at least 2 months ago, or Additional dose of Pfizer/Moderna at least 2 months ago.

Want to schedule a booster appointment?

COVID-19 Stories

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Each area of our existence has been affected by COVID-19. We will highlight how our lives have been impacted through video interviews and special segments.

 
Staying Safe During COVID-19
Understanding the Vaccine
COVID-19 Resources

Education

Employment

Finances

Health

Social Life

Family

Nutrition

Grief

How many people in Los Angeles have been vaccinated?

7,927,347* people age 5+ have received at least 1 dose as of January 30, 2022

The data below calculates vaccinations among LA County residents by ethnicity**

 

Black

467,190

Black Pop. 5+:
59.2% Vaccinated

Latinx

3,027,540

Latinx Pop. 5+:
64.7% Vaccinated

White

2,019,546

White Pop. 5+
77.6% Vaccinated

Asian

1,198,019

Asian Pop. 5+:
87.4% Vaccinated

 

*Doses administered refer to those given by LA County (excluding Long Beach and Pasadena) providers. It includes non-LA County residents who have been vaccinated in LA County.

**People for whom race/ethnicity data are available from California Immunization Registry (CAIR)/Prepmod data systems

Data Source: LA Dept of Health

Black Women & COVID-19