With J&J vaccine paused, health officials work to combat vaccine reluctancy
Pauses on the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio have affected available vaccine supply and public confidence.
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The first week of the Get out the Vax campaign saw a 7% uptick in vaccinations throughout the Greater Cincinnati region; Pauses on the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio have affected available vaccine supply and public confidence. If we ve learned anything in this pandemic, it s that the ground is never steady underneath us, said Kate Schroder, special adviser for vaccine coordination for the Get out the Vax campaign.
Answering your COVID questions: âCan I get a shot in another state?â
Why rules differ state by state
Every state approaches COVID-19 vaccinations differently, with different sets of rules for who can get a shot and where.
and last updated 2021-02-25 19:57:46-05
Every state approaches COVID-19 vaccinations differently, with different sets of rules for who can get a shot and where.
One WCPO viewer, who asked not to be named, wrote to us: âWhy do you not have to be an Ohio resident, work in Ohio or even be a UC health patient in order to receive the covid vaccine? Other states like Kentucky, require you to be a resident or essential worker in the state and proof is required?â
Answering your COVID questions: Should I get a mammogram after I ve had my COVID-19 shot?
Dr. Steve Feagins said it is critical to get both a mammogram screening and a COVID-19 shot.
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As a breast cancer survivor, I wanted to know more about the recommendation from the Society of Breast Imaging to consider getting a mammogram prior to your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or four to six weeks after the second dose.
Dr. Steve Feagins of Mercy Health and Hamilton County Public Health said the recommendation comes because the vaccine can inflame lymph nodes. That can also be a red flag for cancer in imaging and perhaps trigger more testing.
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As Ohio mobilizes local health departments to set up COVID-19 vaccination appointments, some folks in the Tri-State are finding it difficult to book a slot for their shot.
WCPO viewer Ann Shepard Rueve reached out on Facebook with that exact problem. Rueve says both she and a friend, who are the same age, registered for an appointment with
Two weeks later, her friend has already received her first shot, but Ann still hasnât received an appointment.
âWhy is there a vaccine lottery?â she wrote. âI have called many, (including my) health providers, as well as retail pharmacies CVS, Walgreens and Kroger. All have recorded messages that all slots are filled. I wish there was a better and more consistent system to get shots into 1b eligible peopleâs arms.â
Ohio s vaccine rollout falling short on state, national level, but experts say that will soon change
The promise of moving beyond the pandemic lies with the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines â but Ohioâs rollout is falling short on a national and state level. Medical professionals said itâs both a matter of public trust and a logistical challenge.
and last updated 2021-01-02 11:45:07-05
The promise of moving beyond the pandemic lies with the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, but Ohioâs rollout is falling short on a national and state level, experts said.
Medical professionals believe itâs both a matter of public trust and a logistical challenge.