Over 7,000 vaccines wasted in Texas; Here s what went wrong
As millions are patiently waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine, thousands of doses are being tossed in the trash. Author: Shandel Menezes Updated: 11:42 AM CDT March 17, 2021
SMITH COUNTY, Texas More than 7,000 vaccines have been wasted in Texas according to recent data from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). There are many reasons why these shots never made it into someone’s arm.
Providers are also required to report why any dose isn t usable. Common reasons are that they simply expired, a natural disaster happened, a power outage or refrigeration issues. The Centers for Disease Control say these vaccines can be left at room temperature for up to six hours. After that, if you don t use it, you lose it.
Texans between the ages of 50 and 64 are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, according to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System hosts first vaccination clinic in Longview, TX
About 3,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines will be administered in the first weekend. (Source: Destinee Patterson) By Destinee Patterson | January 30, 2021 at 6:30 PM CST - Updated January 30 at 10:46 PM
GREGG COUNTY, Texas (KSLA) - About 1,500 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Longview on Saturday, Jan. 30.
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System teamed up with the city of Longview and Gregg County to host the vaccination clinic.
âItâs not any different than running to a structure fire, running to a bad vehicle accident, running to a medical emergency,â said J. P. Steelman, Longview fire chief. âThis is an emergency thatâs been impacting our community for close to a year now. Now that weâve turned that corner and we have some other options to help treat and take care of this community, itâs just a natural process for what we do and helping people her
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd set to begin thousands of vaccinations on Jan. 30 The vaccinations are taking place at the Longview Convention Complex every weekend for the indefinite future. (Source: Pexels) By Christian Piekos | January 29, 2021 at 5:11 AM CST - Updated January 29 at 11:25 AM
LONGVIEW, Tx. (KSLA) - Thousands of people across East Texas will receive the initial dose of the historic coronavirus vaccine this weekend after CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System was designated as a ‘Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Hub’ by the State of Texas.
The vaccinations are taking place at the Longview Convention Complex every weekend for the indefinite future, starting on Saturday, Jan. 30.
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