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A strain on coronavirus vaccine supply that appeared to disproportionately affect Bow Valley pharmacies has been somewhat alleviated, although shortages continue.
“There was a shortage in vaccines which occurred a couple weeks ago, and the shortage was primarily due to a delayed shipment of the vaccine that was intended for pharmacies only,” said Banff-Kananaskis MLA Miranda Rosin in an April 10 phone call.
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“The AHS clinics had enough supply across southern Alberta and most of Alberta to continue inoculating but 170 pharmacies across the province did not, and they did not get their shipment, and that included all of the pharmacies in Canmore and Banff unfortunately.”
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Madison County woman brings awareness to anxiety, COVID-19 vaccines
Speaking out about anxiety and vaccines
and last updated 2021-04-12 11:11:02-04
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) â As COVID-19 vaccinations continue, providers have seen an increased demand for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. While health officials say people should get their first available option, some are waiting specifically to get this vaccine due to anxiety.
Kim York of Madison County says having anxiety brings challenges that can be difficult to overcome.
âYour mind takes you places and what would be rational situations for most people, it takes you to irrational places many times,â she said.
As demand for the J&J vaccine increases, experts urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated soon
and last updated 2021-04-07 21:56:42-04
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) â When Grassroots Pharmacy received its first batch of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in March, appointments for all 100 doses were booked up within thirty minutes.
âOnce the appointments filled up, we had to go to a waitlist, of course, and our phones were ringing every two minutes, said pharmacy owner Dr. Shelley Roberts. âIt didnât surprise me, but it was a little bit stressful.â
The initial wait list grew by over 600 names within the week, according to Dr. Roberts. Grassroots Pharmacy received its third batch of the J&J vaccine on Wednesday. Staff spent the morning working through the waitlist to fill slots for the 200 available vaccine appointments.