Why are Vaccination Slots Not Available?

The Struggle for Vaccine Availability

Stories about vaccination slots not available

Story 1:

Benefit 1:

• Increased protection against COVID-19: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccines are highly effective in preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. For example, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was 95% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 and 100% effective in preventing severe disease requiring hospitalization.

How to:

• Book an appointment through the state's website: Many states have websites where you can book an appointment for a vaccine.
• Check with your local pharmacy: Some pharmacies offer vaccines, and you can check with them to see if they have any appointments available.
• Contact your doctor's office: Your doctor's office may be able to help you schedule an appointment for a vaccine.

Story 2:

Benefit 2:

• Reduced transmission: Vaccines can also help to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. A study published in The Lancet found that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was 89% effective in reducing transmission of COVID-19 from vaccinated individuals to unvaccinated individuals.

How to:

• Wear a mask: When you are in public, wear a mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
• Wash your hands frequently: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Stay home if you are sick: If you are feeling sick, stay home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Mitigating Risks

Additional Resources

• CDC: COVID-19 Vaccines
• World Health Organization: COVID-19 Vaccines