The U.S. is leading the world in COVID-19 vaccines administered — as of Tuesday, we were leading China by over 47% (14.7M vs 10M). So why has the vaccine rollout fallen short? We’ve given fewer than 50% of available doses. The feds are also no longer holding doses in reserve. So the issue is not really supply.
A key issue is vaccine appointment capacity. This means more sites and more staff. Once we are able to get a handle on that, the next most important issue is getting appointments — especially for our most vulnerable. These include seniors, as well as other high-risk populations who don’t have reliable access to the internet or the skills necessary to sort through the excess of poorly curated information.
I’m based in Maryland. Now that we’re in phase “1B,” opening vaccination to all people over 75, I’m motivated to get my grandmother her vaccine. She’s 81 and lives alone. She’s been isolated since March, but luckily she lives in downtown Baltimore so she has a bit of a support network in her neighbors. How can I help get my grandmother a vaccine?
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