By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 Pts shouldn t be scheduled to receive the 2nd dose earlier than recommended CDC
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 That seems highly unlikely CDC is structuring shipments in such a way that 21 or 28 days after the 1st shipment the same of doses will be shipped so providers will have enough vaccines for a 2nd dose
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 FDA s latest guidance continues to emphasize that it s important to complete the 2 dose series as authorized in the EUAs to optimize protection minimize public health risks 1 limited data are currently available re the efficacy of a single dose 2 nor does
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 Currently the FDA has approved 2 vaccines for emergency use authorization Pfizer Moderna s vaccines 1 Multiple COVID 19 vaccines are also still under development Large scale Phase 3 clinical trials are in progress or being planned for 3 additional COVID 1
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 TBD It depends on a number of factors including the supply in the area at the time of vaccination whether certain vaccines are found to be more effective in certain populations such as older adults
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 There aren t enough doses for everyone so initially the vaccine will be rationed for those who need it most Each state s vaccine prioritization schedule is based on phased tiers Individual family members can proceed according to their own state tier guide
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 The vaccine hasn t been approved in children so it may be several months or possibly a year before the vaccine is available for anyone
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 Other essential workers workers in transportation logistics water wastewater food service shelter housing eg construction finance eg bank tellers information technology communications energy legal media public safety eg engineers public health workers
