The first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will bring about 24,000 doses to Kansas and 51,000 doses to Missouri. The state expects to receive 150,000 and 320,000, respectively, by the end of the month.
They are delivered to private refrigerated sites for distribution to approved vaccine providers. Healthcare professionals will prioritize the first vaccination that is expected to be given by the weekend.
“It’s important to note that just because a vaccine is deployed doesn’t mean you can give up other important protection and infection control measures,” said the National Nurses United Nursing Practice Assistant on Facebook Live Stream. The director, Michelle Mahon, said. Friday.
In the statement, the union wrote: PPE provides secure staffing, robust and routine testing, proper quarantine, contact tracking, notification, proper quarantine, universal masking, stay-at-home order, social distance, and hard-working hygiene. “
Awaiting urgent approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Missouri’s director of health and senior services said Walgreens and CVS pharmacies will begin administering Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to long-term care facilities from 20 December. Says that it is plannedth.. By early January, Dr. Randall Williams expects the vaccine to be available to essential workers and high-risk populations.
The list of mandatory workers under Phase 1 of the Missouri Vaccine Distribution Program includes:
- Public health care
- First responder
- Childminder
- Teachers and educational staff
- Water / wastewater workers
- Energy worker
- Important manufacturing workers
- Food and agricultural workers
High-risk populations include those at risk for severe COVID-19 disease, including:
- Those over 65 years old
- BMI> 30
- Chronic kidney disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Chronic heart disease
Missouri Vaccine Program Details here..
In Kansas, Phase 1A of vaccine distribution prioritizes healthcare workers who are likely to be exposed to or treated with COVID-19 or infectious substances and cannot work from home. Phase 1B includes serious illnesses due to COVID-19, including those with underlying illnesses such as cancer, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, obesity, sickle cell disease, smokers, smokers, etc. Includes people at high risk of. For smoking, and type 2 diabetes. It also includes people over the age of 65, other essential workers, and caregivers.Read Kansas Vaccine Plan here..
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines need to be given twice, the second 21-28 days after the first dose. The vaccine is initially not intended for children or pregnant women.
As the supply of vaccines increases, outreach extends through hospitals, health clinics, and pharmacies with state-determined quotas. The general vaccine will be available next summer.
