Thanks again for all you do, good to know the state of affairs! I hope you have a lovely (and healthful) Thanksgiving!
Another reason people I know of are getting flu and covid vaccines is that they think it might be their "last chance" because of RFK, even though he's promised not to take away our vaccines. Some don't trust his promises,…
Thanks again for all you do, good to know the state of affairs! I hope you have a lovely (and healthful) Thanksgiving!
Another reason people I know of are getting flu and covid vaccines is that they think it might be their "last chance" because of RFK, even though he's promised not to take away our vaccines. Some don't trust his promises, and some are worried that they might lose ACA coverage and thus not be able to afford vaccines next year (I live in a low-income area.) No idea if that's a national trend though.
I agree! So grateful for Dr. Jetelina’s constant vigilance in reporting the public health situations in our country! Just an addition to her reporting; as it stands today, if someone does not have health insurance, or is underinsured for themselves or other family members; they are most likely eligible for free or very low cost vaccines through their local public health department. The Vaccine for Children (VFC) program was created for children so that no child goes without the CDC recommended vaccines. State public health departments help those over 18 years old get vaccinated who are eligible for receiving CDC recommended vaccines at low cost or free. Eligibility is defined as vulnerable populations, or those who don’t have health insurance coverage or whose coverage does not include CDC recommended vaccines. Not sure what RFK Jr. will do but if nothing changes this still stands. So the a most likely reason, today, that someone is not getting CDC recommended vaccinations would be “access”to a local public health center, or the public health center not carrying vaccines that one needs. Be safe everyone and consider vaccination if you are eligible to receive them, as they save lives and minimize the spread of contagious and sometimes deadly diseases.
Thanks again for all you do, good to know the state of affairs! I hope you have a lovely (and healthful) Thanksgiving!
Another reason people I know of are getting flu and covid vaccines is that they think it might be their "last chance" because of RFK, even though he's promised not to take away our vaccines. Some don't trust his promises, and some are worried that they might lose ACA coverage and thus not be able to afford vaccines next year (I live in a low-income area.) No idea if that's a national trend though.
I agree! So grateful for Dr. Jetelina’s constant vigilance in reporting the public health situations in our country! Just an addition to her reporting; as it stands today, if someone does not have health insurance, or is underinsured for themselves or other family members; they are most likely eligible for free or very low cost vaccines through their local public health department. The Vaccine for Children (VFC) program was created for children so that no child goes without the CDC recommended vaccines. State public health departments help those over 18 years old get vaccinated who are eligible for receiving CDC recommended vaccines at low cost or free. Eligibility is defined as vulnerable populations, or those who don’t have health insurance coverage or whose coverage does not include CDC recommended vaccines. Not sure what RFK Jr. will do but if nothing changes this still stands. So the a most likely reason, today, that someone is not getting CDC recommended vaccinations would be “access”to a local public health center, or the public health center not carrying vaccines that one needs. Be safe everyone and consider vaccination if you are eligible to receive them, as they save lives and minimize the spread of contagious and sometimes deadly diseases.
Oh and another reason someone may not be eligible to receive a vaccine would be due to allergies to their components or if they are immunocompromised.