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THE END IS NEAR! (I HOPE)
PULSE PERSPECTIVE
RMCNV@YAHOO.COM
LA
County just recently moved into the Yellow Tier according to the California Blueprint
for a Safer Economy. This is the least restrictive category among the four-stage
color coded scheme for reopening the State after more than a year of dealing with
the coronavirus epidemic.
This means that a lot more public gatherings and
events can take place, an increase in the number of persons
allowed for indoor activities, and for those regular
patrons, an increase in theme park attendance capacity.
This is a remarkable turnaround considering that California
was a hotspot of viral outbreaks just a few months
ago. From a high of more than 500 deaths a day, it has
dropped to its present lower rate of 61 per day (I hesitate
to use the word " only " since no death should ever
be minimized). The positivity rate is down to 1.1%
with hospitalization rates also going down. Of the 30
million people vaccinated, more than half have had
their second dose.
To what do we attribute this to? Good epidemiological
principles of infection control, the development
of vaccines to combat the virus, and the brave men and
women who kept the country going despite the lockdowns
and the danger to themselves. We in the medical
field are acutely aware of the benefits of mask wearing as
a means of controlling the spread of contagious organisms.
As preventive health professionals, we understand
that vaccination is very effective in stopping the spread of
disease to other individuals. Why else do we encourage
owners to vaccinate their pets against distemper, parvo,
rabies, feline herpes, and feline leukemia just to name a
few? We should practice what we preach.
Today on Mother's Day, as my wife and I went out
to celebrate, I noted that a lot more establishments have
opened with lines of people waiting for their turn to
either eat out or go shopping. People are still wearing
masks but you can see and feel that their mood is a little
brighter and happier compared to a few months ago.
Maybe it is just the occasion itself, but I would like to
think that people are more acutely aware that life may
soon go back to normal (whatever that is for you).
On the veterinary side, some members (and clients)
have been raising the question of when can we open our
clinic lobbies to the public? Everybody else is opening
up, when will it be our turn? Unfortunately, the answer is
not yet clearly available. The SCVMA is not a regulatory,
nor a governing body for its membership. Those duties
and responsibilities lie with the federal and state agencies.
The organization is here to provide timely and relevant
information to the members with regards to not just the
coronavirus pandemic but also with most other veterinary
related issues that have an impact on our community. We
cannot tell you what to do. Given the present situation, I
guess the best analogy is that the SCVMA functions like
your online consultant. We can serve as a source of reliable
information that you can access, digest, and accept or
reject. At present, ultimately the decision is yours to make
with regards to opening your clinic or not. However, rest
assured that when the powers-that-be say it is okay to do
so, we will definitely spread the word.
I truly hope that the end of this pandemic is near and
we can go back to accepting clients and patients into our
exam rooms without fear of spreading the virus. I look forward
to the announcement that says ALL CLEAR! But in
the meantime, we will continue to do our part in helping
the State and the Country to beat this thing, once and for
all. Get vaccinated. Encourage others to do the same. Keep
your masks on. Stay safe and sane. We shall overcome!
Raymond De Villa, DVM
SCVMA President
4
JUNE 2021
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pulse - June 2021

Pulse - June 2021
Chapter Meetings & Calendar
President’s Perspective
SCVMA Profile
Pulsepoints
Practical Pathology
Little Evidence of Racism in the Veterinary Industry
Medical Leeway
UC Davis Update
Tools for Success
Angel Fund
Dear Tabby
The RVT
Industry Insights
Quick Reference
AVMA Diplomates
Digital Photography for Veterinarians
Resources
Disease Table
From the SCVMA Office
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Pulse - June 2021 - Chapter Meetings & Calendar
Pulse - June 2021 - President’s Perspective
Pulse - June 2021 - SCVMA Profile
Pulse - June 2021 - Pulsepoints
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Pulse - June 2021 - Practical Pathology
Pulse - June 2021 - Little Evidence of Racism in the Veterinary Industry
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Pulse - June 2021 - Medical Leeway
Pulse - June 2021 - UC Davis Update
Pulse - June 2021 - Tools for Success
Pulse - June 2021 - Angel Fund
Pulse - June 2021 - Dear Tabby
Pulse - June 2021 - The RVT
Pulse - June 2021 - Industry Insights
Pulse - June 2021 - Quick Reference
Pulse - June 2021 - AVMA Diplomates
Pulse - June 2021 - Digital Photography for Veterinarians
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