Unless we switch to untested 1-dose protocol, we currently have enough doses nationally to vax 40% of over 65s. 40 million doses remaining = 20 million vaccinated. And that’s only if we don’t vax any more under-65 high-exposure folks in health care, education.
https://twitter.com/scottgottliebmd/status/1348285152460419075
If we release all doses from ultra-cold storage right now, it will take careful planning & oversight to ensure we don’t accidentally force the untested 1-dose protocol on a lot of people. I’m not saying it can’t be done, just that caution is warranted.
If more states proceed with opening up access to anyone over 65 (and no one under 65) regardless of exposure/risk, which 40% (or less) of that group *actually* gets fully vaxxed will determine how rapidly we can reduce hospitalizations & deaths.
I understand that well-off retirees w/ ability to stay home desperately want to get vaxxed so they can see the people & do the things they love. No shame in that. But they have means, time & connections to rapidly exhaust our supplies within a matter of weeks if we aren’t careful
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