Our goal at Terrebonne General Health System is to keep patients, providers,
team members, and the public informed. For the most accurate, timely information
on Coronavirus (COVID -19), please go to
ldh.la.gov and click on the “coronavirus” link. Information specifically
about Terrebonne Parish can be found by clicking on the bubble map, and
it is updated daily. Other links for more detailed information regarding
COVID -19 can also be found on the Terrebonne General website.
As of noon Thursday, December 31, 2020, the
Louisiana Department of Health reported 285,477 positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, including 5,534 in Terrebonne
Parish. Terrebonne General Health System remains equipped and staffed
to address the needs of our community.
Need a Test?
COVID-19 testing hotline:
(985) 858-7777 *Doctor’s order required*
8 Things to Know about the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination
1. The safety of COVID-19 vaccines is a top priority.
The U.S. vaccine safety system ensures that all vaccines are as safe as
possible. Learn how federal partners are working together to ensure the
safety of COVID-19 vaccines. CDC has developed a new tool, v-safe, as
an additional layer of safety monitoring to increase our ability to rapidly
detect any safety issues with COVID-19 vaccines. V-safe is a new smartphone-based,
after-vaccination health checker for people who receive COVID-19 vaccines.
2. COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. Two
doses are needed.
You need 2 doses of the currently available COVID-19 vaccine. A second
shot 3 weeks after your first shot is needed to get the most protection
the vaccine has to offer against this serious disease.
3. Right now, CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine be offered to healthcare
personnel and residents of long-term care facilities.
Because the current supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States is
limited, CDC recommends that initial supplies of COVID-19 vaccine be offered
to healthcare personnel and long-term care facility residents. Learn more
about who should be vaccinated first when vaccine supplies are limited.
4. There is currently a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the United
States, but supply will increase in the weeks and months to come.
The goal is for everyone to be able to easily get vaccinated against COVID-19
as soon as large enough quantities are available. Once vaccine is widely
available, the plan is to have several thousand vaccination providers
offering COVID-19 vaccines in doctors’ offices, retail pharmacies,
hospitals, and federally qualified health centers.
5. After COVID-19 vaccination, you may have some side effects.
This is a normal sign that your body is building protection. The side effects
from COVID-19 vaccination may feel like flu and might even affect your
ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.
Learn more about what side effects to expect and get helpful tips on how
to reduce pain and discomfort after your vaccination.
6. Cost is not an obstacle to getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
There will be no cost to the patient or employees at this time.
7. The first COVID-19 vaccine is being used under an Emergency Use Authorization
(EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Many other vaccines
are still being developed and tested.
Learn more about FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization authorityexternal
icon and watch a video on what an EUA is. If more COVID-19 vaccines are
authorized or approved by FDA, the Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices (ACIP) will quickly hold public meetings to review all available
data about each vaccine and make recommendations for their use in the
United States. Learn more about how CDC is making COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.
All ACIP-recommended vaccines will be included in the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination
Program. CDC continues to work at all levels with partners, including
healthcare associations, on a flexible COVID-19 vaccination program that
can accommodate different vaccines and adapt to different scenarios. State,
tribal, local, and territorial health departments have developed distribution
plans to make sure all recommended vaccines are available to their communities.
8. COVID-19 vaccines are one of many important tools to help us stop this
pandemic.
It’s important for everyone to continue using all the tools available
to help stop this pandemic as we learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines
work in real-world conditions. Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when
around others, stay at least 6 feet away from others, avoid crowds, and
wash your hands often.
