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[sunshine 919]

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@ValuSkr wrote:

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@WenGirl42 wrote:

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@ValuSkr wrote:

Sorry, but that doesn't seem plausible.  The US population is 330 million.  So three out of ten have gotten the vaccine?

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I would assume 100 million doses means closer to 50 million people vaccinated, since most are still getting the 2-dose version?

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Thank you, that's more believable.

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They have started the one shot series here in Reno.  I know several people just this week who have gotten theirs.

[sunshine 919]

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@50Mickey wrote:

@CJC  Not all seniors are tech savvy enough to search out the vaccine sites on the Internet and have the ability to book the appointments. But there are group in most states that will help people. I know in GA there is a group called vaccine angels and in  in another state there is a group called strangers helping strangers.  

I live in a neighborhood where 90% are seniors. One of my neighbors booked appointments for 36 of us and she also helped some of the employees at the local Kroger with getting their appointments.  My advice is that if you or anyone knows of seniors that are not computer savvy and seem to not know where to turn to get a vaccine offer to help. It will be much appreciated.  

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I totally agree the older people I know who did get their shots is because of their kids who went through the computer stuff.  Other wise they would not have received their shots.  It would have been nice to have a phone system most seniors still have land lines.  Or in some cities I see that people can walk in and get paperwork and shot done at the same time, there are also cities where people are going door to door to give shots.  People have to get over the notion that everyone is computer savy.  A lot of seniors do not drive I have seen parking lots with a zillion orange cones that people are suppose maneuver through that to get a shot.  I am sure the more vaccines that will become available the easier it will be to get the shot.  Eventually you will be able to go to the pharmacy and just ask for the shot, just like the flu shot.

[Mindy D]

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@chrystaltree wrote:

It's amazing and wonderful and gives me so much hope but it's sad that the success isn't across the country. Every state is handling it their own way and some aren't doing a very good job with vaccinating their citizens.  I believe 50% of the people here have been vaccinated and I was thrilled that they are opening it up to everyone over the age of 18 very soon. Much sooner than the original plan.  So, we really will see a great leap  to normal this summer. Yes, indeed I am thankful.  The heros are the researchers, scientists, epidimeologists, pharmaceutical production workers, the packers, truckers and finally the nurses, pharmacists, EMT's who are administering the vaccines.  

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Add in all the workers at the mass vaccination sites. Where I got my shot, these workers were not vaccinated yet. The RNs and Physicains Assistants were, but most of the workers were younger and were not vaccinated yet. When we asked them about this..we made four visits for hours at a time, they all said they were waiting patiently for their turns. They were masked, gloved and many wore face shields. They were working very long shifts, standing on their feet all day to help all of us. I applaud them. They did a phenomenal job keeping all the cars organized, helping to check preregistration andIDs, setting up tents, cleaning porta potties, directing cars, filling out forms. They also worked in light rain while we were there.I felt they should have had the same vaccination status as front line medical workers because they came in contact with at least one thousand people and their car mates per day. They were risking illness for all of us. I'm beyond grateful to them.

[Mindy D]

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@CelticCrafter wrote:

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@ValuSkr wrote:

Sorry, but that doesn't seem plausible.  The US population is 330 million.  So three out of ten have gotten the vaccine?

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@ValuSkr maybe worldwide?

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@CelticCrafter @ValuSkr United States only. This is the number of total single doses administered, not the number of people fully or partially vaccinated.

[CalminHeart]

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@ValuSkr wrote:

Sorry, but that doesn't seem plausible.  The US population is 330 million.  So three out of ten have gotten the vaccine?

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Here are the stats for the U.S. as of March 19th.  Remember, most people will have to get 2 doses.

Doses given:  118,000,000

Fully vaccinated:  41,900,000 or 12.9% of U.S. population

[agb80]

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@Mindy D wrote:

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@chrystaltree wrote:

It's amazing and wonderful and gives me so much hope but it's sad that the success isn't across the country. Every state is handling it their own way and some aren't doing a very good job with vaccinating their citizens.  I believe 50% of the people here have been vaccinated and I was thrilled that they are opening it up to everyone over the age of 18 very soon. Much sooner than the original plan.  So, we really will see a great leap  to normal this summer. Yes, indeed I am thankful.  The heros are the researchers, scientists, epidimeologists, pharmaceutical production workers, the packers, truckers and finally the nurses, pharmacists, EMT's who are administering the vaccines.  

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Add in all the workers at the mass vaccination sites. Where I got my shot, these workers were not vaccinated yet. The RNs and Physicains Assistants were, but most of the workers were younger and were not vaccinated yet. When we asked them about this..we made four visits for hours at a time, they all said they were waiting patiently for their turns. They were masked, gloved and many wore face shields. They were working very long shifts, standing on their feet all day to help all of us. I applaud them. They did a phenomenal job keeping all the cars organized, helping to check preregistration andIDs, setting up tents, cleaning porta potties, directing cars, filling out forms. They also worked in light rain while we were there.I felt they should have had the same vaccination status as front line medical workers because they came in contact with at least one thousand people and their car mates per day. They were risking illness for all of us. I'm beyond grateful to them.

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@Mindy Dthat is remarkable but in two states that I know of the vaccinators were not checking the status of people and giving doses to everyone in line.  As a result there were mass cancellations of people whose turn it really was but now there was a shortage of vaccine.  One of my friends was waiting for her 2nd shot and got cancelled twice. She had the Moderna vaccine and was being told that 48 days was now acceptable between the first and second shot.  This because others were not properly checked in their eligibility when they showed up.  In addition to that huge number of vials were given directly to counties and cities and told to follow their State's guidlines but they didn't listen and instead gave all their employees doses regardless of their age and whether or not they were working from home.  22 year olds working from home getting vaccinated before the 70 year olds angered many.  I told my friend do not wait 48 days but instead actively search elsewhere for her 2nd shot.  Because of that she was able to get in at another venue and finally got her 2nd shot.