Dec. 24, 2020 — People eager to get a COVID-19 vaccine will need to be patient. Although some political figures and celebrities have already received the vaccine, distribution for the public will take more time. Each state has set priorities about who gets the vaccine first, based on recommendations from the federal government. Currently, the … Read more
Nancy Messonnier, MD, director, CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine planning unit, Atlanta. Claire Hannan, executive director, Association of Immunization Managers, Rockville, MD. Marcus Plescia, MD, chief medical officer, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Arlington, VA. CDC: “CDC COVID-19 State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Funding Update,” “COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations. Executive Summary,” … Read more
TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As the race to develop a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine unfolds around the globe, experts say the sheer logistics of vaccinating the masses might be even more daunting. “The challenge we face now is really the largest and most complex mass vaccination program we’ve ever attempted,” Dr. … Read more