University of New Hampshire, Durham.
You have noted the logistical difficulties of administering the vaccine, particularly the two-dose vaccines, to the college population given the time remaining in the spring semester. This will no doubt be a challenge, but it is one we hope to have the opportunity to address with the colleges/universities we host. Over the last year, the state’s colleges and universities have demonstrated their ability to rise to meet the demands of the pandemic. We believe, working together collectively and with your support, that we can do so in this case in a way that appropriately utilizes the state’s vaccine supply to enhance the public health of our individual communities, our regions, and New Hampshire as a whole. We know that the first dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines provide enhanced immunity to the COVID-19 virus and decreases the chance of serious infection. The Johnson & Johnson “one shot and done” vaccine offers full protection jus