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Vaccine distribution increase by 28% in the first three weeks alone in the US
- Thread starter Loudninja
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Give me my shot. š
The soonest we can expect it where I'm from is "maybe June".
Edit: For a less egocentric reply, it finally feels like things have turned a corner. I hope we keep the momentum.
The soonest we can expect it where I'm from is "maybe June".
Edit: For a less egocentric reply, it finally feels like things have turned a corner. I hope we keep the momentum.
There are no words for how insane it is that Trump seemed to not give a fuck about getting vaccines out. I just can't even begin to understand why.
Captain Smoker had an update in his vaccine tracking thread that I found helpful and hopeful -- I'm taking the liberty of quoting it here. Thank you, Cap'n!
UPDATE
Worldwide total exceeds 134 million shots
United States so far:
Rolling Day Average: 1,500,000
Total: 43,140,599 shots
1+ dose: 10% of the population
2 doses: 3% of the population
Worldwide:
nah.
I saw a clip from cnbc where they were saying if everything goes as its currently going there might be more supply than demand for the vaccine by the end of march. Like they're gonna have to open it up to everyone.
If the J&J gets approved as one and done then that's definitely plausible. 100 million doses is enough for a third of the US, and that's on top of the increased Moderna and Pfizer allotments.
Seems extremely optimistic, and getting a slot when the gates open is gonna be next to impossible, but hey, I like good news ^^
Once that J&J vaccine hits its going to really get rolling. April will be like a whole new world.
Took my mother to get her first shot earlier, lots of people were there.
It's a good sight to see.
It's a good sight to see.
That's because you're still working within the realm of logic, wanting to help/save other people and doing the actual work involved
One of his friends in the vaccine non-distribution business (I don't know what is) paid him some pithy sum maybe
Tried to get a shot yesterday. Had a uber driver told me about how he went to one of the vaccination centers and near the end of the day they'd sometimes have extra doses they don't wanna toss so you may get lucky. He said he did 3 trips with people last week but I wasn't lucky enough yesterday. If I don't get lucky I'd have to wait till maybe middle or end of March.
Glad we're finally taking a whole of government approach to covid. Imagine how many lives could have been saved if we had done this a year ago.
The J&J vaccine is the gamechanger. Since it's super easy to produce and only requires one injection, plus can be stored same as a flu Vax, it's perfect for the general public that would be phase 3-4 otherwise.
Since it isn't as effective as Pfizer/Moderna it probably shouldn't be given to the elderly, but for younger people it should be enough.
They're definitely going to hit the 100m doses in 100m days for sure. I think we're averaging about 2.4m/day right now.
Exactly, I'm a "healthy" 37 year old. I won't qualify until probably ~April at this rate in my state, but if we could get supply of J&J vaccines I'd jump on that in a flat minute.
Importantly this could also help us get out in front of the British strain of the virus which is now all over the US. With new cases declining rapidly and this first strain having seemingly peaked in December/January nationally and across most of the country, it would really help stave off that variant if we could increase vaccination rates especially with the most mobile of the populace.
Exactly, I'm a "healthy" 37 year old. I won't qualify until probably ~April at this rate in my state, but if we could get supply of J&J vaccines I'd jump on that in a flat minute.
Importantly this could also help us get out in front of the British strain of the virus which is now all over the US. With new cases declining rapidly and this first strain having seemingly peaked in December/January nationally and across most of the country, it would really help stave off that variant if we could increase vaccination rates especially with the most mobile of the populace.
How do you check if you can take the vaccine? I'm assuming this is all still first responders and elderly and first priority?
Just keep an eye on the news?
Just keep an eye on the news?
Do they know yet if the vaccines prevent you from getting it or does it just make the symptoms minimal? Last I heard they weren't sure if the vaccines would stop transmission which would seem to infer that they're not sure about prevention vs symptom suppression. I am not a doctor or medical professional and what I'm saying could be gibberish.
yea they specifically mention if JnJ is approved they apparently have 30-40 million ready to go in March.
you can watch and judge for yourself, i'm sure i got something wrong in my summary, but at least that was my takeaway.
my wife also told me she saw an article where pfizer said they have figured out how to improve their vaccine production by 50%.
what state are you in?
in Texas they have a list of 1A and 1B people that includes healthcare workers, therapists, elderly etc. My wife got her first moderna shot last month because she's a therapist.
Thanks Biden!
My mom and stepdad got on a list today to be contacted when they can get theirs. They were told it will likely be 2-3 weeks from now.
My mom and stepdad got on a list today to be contacted when they can get theirs. They were told it will likely be 2-3 weeks from now.
That's because he was looking for a way to extort states into giving him kickbacks/favors in exchange for the vaccines,
Christ, imagine what kind of shit he'd be doing now if he was re-elected.
Found this site after a quick google search:
Eligibility varies state by state.
