From State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell
RALEIGH â In an effort to increase the number of COVID-19 vaccines administered in the state, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (SHP) are calling for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to provide vaccines and allow primary care physicians, pediatricians and all pharmacies to administer the shots. North Carolina has lagged the nation in administering the allotted vaccines to its population. According to a recent report, North Carolina ranks 31st in the nation in the percentage of doses given to its citizens.
âFor almost a year weâve known that there are regional and cultural differences in attitude towards vaccines, especially new ones,â said Treasurer Folwell. âWeâve always known that ground zero is elderly facilities and prisons. The administration of the rollout has not reflected the standards that North Carolinians should expect.â