Local vaccine providers to resume administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Johnson & Johnson
and last updated 2021-04-26 20:37:52-04
SOUTHERN COLORADO â The Pikes Peak region is getting another boost in helping slow the spread of COVID-19. That s because vaccine providers are getting ready to administer the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine once again.
This comes after the CDC announced Friday, that use of the one-shot vaccine should be resumed following a short pause due to adverse reactions.
Jeanette Burns, the owner of JB Pharmacy in Pueblo, told News5 that she hopes to place an order of 300 Johnson & Johnson vaccines on Friday, with hopes they ll get to the pharmacy on Monday. She also mentioned a couple weeks ago, she tried to place an order of the vaccine, but she wasn t able to do so. Shortly after, there was the discovery of a rare blood clotting issue, leading to the 10-day pause of administering the shot.
Recognizing local health workers during National Public Health Week
KOAA News5
and last updated 2021-04-08 19:11:28-04
SOUTHERN COLORADO â Public health workers have been nothing short of heroes since the pandemic began, and this week is a time to recognize their work because it s National Public Health week.
The past year has been far from easy for them. No one expected that they d turn into emergency response teams, and have to organizing opening COVID-19 vaccine clinic in El Paso County and Pueblo.
Their jobs have changed so much yet they continue to work hard to make sure our community stays safe and informed. KOAA News5 spoke to a few local healthcare workers about their experience during the past year, and morale moving forward.