The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is committed to advocating on behalf of all Tribal Governments and American Indian/Alaska Natives while: promoting healthy practices; preventing diseases and injuries; providing basic resources and infrastructure to Tribes; and researching and developing tribal, local, state, and national health policy. To view all our public health resources, please visit www.nihb.org/public_health/public_health.php
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FDA Authorizes Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Down to Six Months of Age
On June 17, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized emergency use of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for the prevention of COVID-19 in children down to six months of age. Many parents, caregivers, and doctors have been waiting for a vaccine for younger children, and the authorization of these vaccines will help protect our youngest community members.
For the Moderna vaccine, the FDA amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) to include the use of the vaccine in children ages six months through 17 years. Prior to this amendment, the Moderna vaccine had been authorized for use in people ages 18 and older. This vaccine is given as a primary series of two doses, one month apart, to individuals ages six months to 17 years. It is also authorized to provide a third primary series dose at least one month following the second dose for immunocompromised individuals in this age group.
For the Pfizer vaccine, the FDA amended the EUA to include the use of the vaccine in children ages six months through four years. Prior to this amendment, the vaccine had been authorized for use in people ages five and older. This vaccine is given as a primary series of three doses in which the initial two doses are given three weeks apart followed by a third dose given at least eight weeks after the second dose in individuals ages six months through four years.
In FDA analyses of vaccine effectiveness in this age group, the immune response was comparable to the immune responses of adults. These vaccines are safe and effective for children, and the most common side effects reported included fatigue, pain at injection site, headache, muscle aches, chills, nausea, and joint stiffness.
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Share Your COVID-19 Vaccination Success Story!
As we have seen throughout the course of this pandemic, COVID-19 has taken a toll, both physically and mentally, on American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) and Tribes across the country. The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is honored to be working alongside Tribes to encourage Tribal citizens across the country to roll up their sleeve and get their COVID-19 vaccines or boosters.
To inspire those who are unvaccinated to get their COVID-19 vaccine, or those who are hesitant to get their booster shots, NIHB is collecting COVID-19 vaccine success stories from Tribes, Tribal leaders, Tribal citizens, and Tribal organizations. With ever-changing regulations and constant COVID-19 news, NIHB hopes these success stories from trusted leaders and community members will help combat vaccine hesitancy and misinformation that can affect vaccine uptake.
NIHB plans to share these stories on social media, through email newsletters, websites, and other promotional materials. To submit a vaccination success story, you can record a short video or send us a photo and a short blurb about your success story (why you got vaccinated or how you helped someone else get vaccinated). If you have a COVID-19 success story you want to share, reach out to Darby Galligher, Project Coordinator, Public Health Policy and Programs at [email protected], or fill out this form.
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IHS Funding Opportunity to Address Alzheimer’s Disease in Tribal Communities
On May 9, 2022, the Indian Health Service (IHS) announced the availability of $5 million to target resources directly to Tribes, Tribal organizations, Urban Indian Organizations, and IHS direct service facilities to address Alzheimer’s disease within tribal communities.
IHS will host a webinar on Tuesday, May 17 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET, to learn more about the components and requirements for completing a successful Alzheimer’s grant application.
Application Deadline: July 18, 2022
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Cooperative Agreements for Innovative Community Crisis Response Partnerships from SAMHSA
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for Cooperative Agreements for Innovative Community Crisis Response Partnerships. The purpose is to create or enhance existing mobile crisis response teams to divert those experiencing mental health crises from law enforcement in high need communities.
SAMHSA anticipates 12 awards of up to $750,000 per year for up to four years. Tribes, Tribal organizations, and programs operated by or in accordance with a contract or grant with the Indian Health Service (IHS) are all eligible and encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: July 25, 2022
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SAMHSA Cooperative Agreements for School Based Trauma-Informed Support Services for Mental Health Care for Children and Youth
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for Cooperative Agreements for School Based Trauma-Informed Support Services for Mental Health Care for Children and Youth. The funding was created to increase student access to evidence-based and culturally relevant trauma support services and mental health care that links local school systems with local trauma-informed support and mental health systems, including those under the Indian Health Service (IHS).
SAMHSA anticipates up to seven awards of up to $970,000 per year for four years. Tribes or their Tribal Educational Agencies and schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) are all eligible and encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: July 25, 2022
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Review the updated CDC resources below for more information!
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Understanding the Public Health Workforce’s COVID-19 Mental Health Challenges
Download the graphic essay here.
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Tribal Accreditation Learning Community (TALC)
National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is pleased to announce the next session of the Tribal Accreditation Learning Community (TALC). TALC is a free, monthly webinar series held the second Friday of each month. It is designed for sharing and learning about public health accreditation in Tribal communities.
The conduction of community health assessment is foundational in the ability to assess Tribal public health needs and provide an evidence base for public health priorities and performance improvement (PI) work. This session, led by Jessica Dean, Public Health Project Coordinator with NIHB, will engage participants in a discussion on community health assessment focus groups and key informant interviews.
June 28, 2022, 3:00 PM ET
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Applications open for the Tribal Climate and Health Adaptation Summit
The Pala Environmental Department is hosting a two-day, in-person training at the Pala Casino Spa and Resort for up to 50 Tribal-serving professionals with the purpose of developing knowledge and skills needed to get to the heart of the unique climate and health vulnerabilities of the Tribes they serve, while also offering space for participants to attend to their own hearts through personal reflection and peer connection.
The interactive training format will feature expert speakers, facilitated discussions, and hands-on learning activities to help deepen understanding of the effects of climate change on Tribal health and wellbeing. The summit will help practitioners ready their hearts and minds to develop well-informed vulnerability assessments that best reflect their community’s concerns, culture, and aspirations and lead to the most meaningful adaptation decisions. Space is available for up to 50 Tribal-serving professionals from across the U.S. at no cost. For more information, click here.
July 13-14, 2022
Application Deadline: June 30, 2022
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Save the Date! Second National Conference on AI/AN Injury and Violence Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Indian Health Service (IHS) are hosting the Second National Conference on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Injury and Violence Prevention. The virtual conference will highlight sessions on important topics for Tribal injury and violence prevention, including but not limited to suicide prevention, Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP), Indigenous evaluation methods, and health equity. Registration is free and open to the public.
July 26-28, 2022
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