Alabama health experts discuss second-dose coronavirus vaccine turnout
Dr. Karen Landers with the Alabama Department of Public Health says that right now, most Alabamians are coming back for their second coronavirus shots. The CDC says about 8% in the country are not.
Posted: Apr 30, 2021 5:38 PM
Updated: Apr 30, 2021 11:49 PM
Posted By: Sierra Phillips
The CDC say millions are going without their second coronavirus shots. In their report, they say it's about 8% of people nationwide.
Dr. Karen Landers with the Alabama Department of Public Health says that right now, most Alabamians are coming back for their second coronavirus shots.
"A number of our clinics are reporting 94 to 95% of patients coming back for their second dose," said Dr. Karen Landers with the Alabama Department of Public Health. "Alabama was doing quite well in terms of persons returning for the second dose. We're over 91, 92% and again, some of our clinics are much higher."