New Subvariant
Testing & Treatment
Winter Wellness
Vax
100

What is the name of the latest COVID variant of concern?

XBB1.5

100

The California COVID-19 Telehealth Line aka Sesame Care is available how many days out of the week?

7 days

100

T/F: The Digital and Social Media Ads specifically mention COVID-19.

False

100

Who is eligible for in-home vaccination?

All Alameda County residents 5 years and older (including Berkeley). Priority to those in high need zip codes. Family, friends, or caregivers can also get vaccinated together in the home.

200

XBB1.5 is a subvariant of which COVID variant?

Omicron

200

List 2 ways someone can access COVID testing.

If insured, health care provider; If uninsured, Community Testing Site; free covid tests from community partners or testing/vax sites.

200

List one language the Winter Wellness Checklist is currently available in, other than English.

Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog

200

Which vaccine, other than for COVID, can Alameda County residents receive at the Weekes Community Center Point of Distribution (POD)?

Flu (6+ months)

300

T/F: There is evidence that XBB1.5 causes more severe illness than other Omicron subvariants.

False

300

Treatment in pill form should be taken within how many days of having symptoms?

5 days

300

Other than COVID, name one winter illness the campaign can help protect against.

RSV & Flu

300

Where should children 6 months to 4 years old go for their COVID vaccines?

Their pediatrician’s office. 3+ years old can go to a pharmacy.

400

What can rise if XBB1.5 becomes the dominant variant?

Infections and hospitalizations.

400

T/F: You use expired over-the-counter COVID tests?

True. Tests have extended expiration dates (check Testing page for more info). Good rule: you can use the test as long as the control line still works.

400

What is the web address for the Winter Wellness Campaign?

Acgov.org/winterwellness

400

The Moderna bivalent booster for 6 months to 5 years old can be administered how long after the Moderna primary series?

2 months after the primary series.

500

What is one tool (action) that can keep you safe from infection and severe disease?

Masking, staying home when sick, get vaxxed/boosted, get tested/seek treatment if test positive and have symptoms.

500

If you have symptoms, but test negative on a rapid test, what should you do?

Isolate and retest 24-48 hours later or take a confirmatory PCR test.

500

List 3 things from the Winter Wellness Checklist

  • Stay home if you feel sick.
  • Talk to a doctor about staying up-to-date on routine recommended vaccines.
  • Get vaccinated against the flu.
  • Get boosted against COVID-19.
  • Take a rapid COVID-19 test prior to gathering with family or elderly people. If you don't have test kits at home, find a community testing location near you.
  • If you test positive, stay home and contact your health care provider right away to get treatment. Don't wait until symptoms get worse.
  • Gather in small groups and outdoors if possible.
  • Keep rooms well ventilated.
  • Accommodate the highest-risk person at your gathering.
  • Wear a high-quality, well-fitting mask indoors.
  • When traveling, wear a -well-fitted mask—any mask is better than nothing.
  • Wash your hands to protect yourself against the common cold or respiratory viruses.
  • Pay attention to your mental health
500

The Pfizer bivalent for 6 months to 4 years old is authorized as a third dose of the primary Pfizer series or as a booster?

Third dose of the primary Pfizer series.

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