By vgreene, 19 January, 2021 It s important to complete the 2 dose series of the mRNA vaccines to optimize protection minimize public health risks per FDA 3 however this doesn t apply to the Janssen COVID 19 Vaccine a vector based vaccine that only requires a single dose administered
By vgreene, 19 January, 2021 Yes All currently authorized and recommended COVID 19 vaccines are safe and effective CDC doesn t recommend one vaccine over another1
By vgreene, 19 January, 2021 The mRNA vaccines haven t been approved in children it may be several months to a year before the vaccines are available to those
By vgreene, 19 January, 2021 Individuals w in the same family household may fall into different risk tiers depending on their occupation and or age This may result in family members being vaccinated at different times
By vgreene, 19 January, 2021 States need not wait to complete phase 1A priorities before proceeding to broader categories of eligibility
By vgreene, 19 January, 2021 On Jan 12 2021 CDC expanded its previous guidance opened up COVID 19 vaccination to all those 65 yo those
By vgreene, 19 January, 2021 Although vaccine distribution is ultimately up to each state in Dec 2020 CDC issued vaccination prioritization recs comprised of phased risk tiers for states to consider in developing their own strategies Priority was given to frontline HCWs residents sta
By vgreene, 19 January, 2021 The vaccine itself is free but vaccination providers can charge an administration fee vaccine providers can bill the pt s public or private insurance or for uninsured pts the Health Resources and Services Administration s Provider Relief Fund1
