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Even with inoculation rates accelerating and new vaccines entering the market, finding a shot remains out of reach for many, nearly three months into the countryâs vaccination campaign
After weeks of waiting, Judy Frankeâs vaccine breakthrough came when her phone rang at 8 p.m. one freezing February night. There were rumors of extra doses at the Minneapolis convention center. Franke, 73, had an hour to get there. No guarantees.
âI called my daughter and she said, âIâm putting my boots on right now,ââ said Franke, a retired teacher with a weakened immune system. âYou need to go find the vaccine because the vaccineâs not going to find you.â