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VA starts administering vaccine...Puget Sound report here...
Starting with providers and staff, of course. But at least it is starting. I get all my shots from the VA, so I'll be watching for when I can get mine. I'm sure the rest of the VA is on board as well. Check your local regional care centers.
https://www.pugetsound.va.gov/PUGETSOUND/features/VA_Puget_Sound_Begins_COVID_19_vaccines.asp
SEATTLE — VA Puget Sound Health Care System is excited to announce that it began offering COVID-19 vaccination to health care personnel yesterday. VA is offering COVID-19 vaccines at 37 VA facilities nationwide at this time.About the vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a COVID-19 vaccine via an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Manufactured by Pfizer, the vaccine has proven to be 95% effective in clinical trials with limited side effects. This marks a crucial first step in getting COVID-19 under control.
Who will be offered the vaccine first?
The initial supply of the vaccine is extremely limited. Per CDC guidance, VA will begin vaccinating health care personnel – as they are essential in continuing to care for patients throughout the pandemic – and Veteran inpatients in Community Living Centers and Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Centers. VA will vaccinate additional Veterans at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 after health care personnel have been offered vaccine.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a COVID-19 vaccine via an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Manufactured by Pfizer, the vaccine has proven to be 95% effective in clinical trials with limited side effects. This marks a crucial first step in getting COVID-19 under control.
Who will be offered the vaccine first?
The initial supply of the vaccine is extremely limited. Per CDC guidance, VA will begin vaccinating health care personnel – as they are essential in continuing to care for patients throughout the pandemic – and Veteran inpatients in Community Living Centers and Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Centers. VA will vaccinate additional Veterans at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 after health care personnel have been offered vaccine.