Dec 29, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY â The state has begun implementing the second phase of its COVID-19 vaccination plan, which targets first responders and an additional group of health care workers.
Assuming the vaccine supply remains sufficient, officials then plan to start administering the vaccine to Oklahomans age 65 and older, said Keith Reed, the stateâs deputy commissioner of health.
He said Oklahoma always had planned to roll out the vaccine in an overlapping manner versus waiting for 100% completion in one group before starting another to ensure efficient use of resources and to maximize available vaccine and vaccinators.
As of Dec. 24, the state had received 122,750 doses of the vaccine and administered 29,725, he said.
About two-thirds of Oklahomans say theyâll take the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as itâs available to them, according to a survey conducted for the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
State Health Commissioner Lance Frye said the survey results are encouraging, even though they indicate a fairly large number of people still resistant to being vaccinated.
âWeâre pleased to see the results of this survey indicate most Oklahomans are confident in the safety of vaccines â as are we,â said Frye. âThe COVID-19 vaccines available to Oklahomans have been carefully vetted by the FDA and have gone through all the typical regulatory processes to ensure theyâre just as safe as any other vaccine. Theyâre outstandingly effective. Weâre very optimistic for how these vaccines will work to protect Oklahomans.â
By: Erica Rankin
The state is moving through its four-phase vaccine distribution plan swiftly.
With phase two just around the corner, the Oklahoma State Department of Health has initiated vaccination PODS,” which is points of dispensing sites.
These will be located across the state and will allow Oklahomans, who are set to in the coming weeks, to go there and get the vaccine.
Initial groups that will receive the vaccine in PODS include first responders and health care workers outside of hospital settings.
Next, will then be Oklahomans who are 65 and older.
Health leaders are excited vaccines are being rolled out but even more excited to know more Oklahomans are willing to get it.
Dec 30, 2020
Dec 30, 2020
Most Oklahomans believe vaccines are safe and effective, and plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a recent statewide survey conducted by Amber Integrated.
Approximately 78% of Oklahomans believe that vaccines, generally speaking, are safe and effective. A majority of Oklahomans, 65%, intend to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to them.
The survey was conducted by Amber Integrated from December 4-9 and included a pool of 1,500 adults from cities and towns all across Oklahoma.
âWeâre pleased to see the results of this survey indicate most Oklahomans are confident in the safety of vaccines â as are we,â said Commissioner of Health Dr. Lance Frye. âThe COVID-19 vaccines available to Oklahomans have been carefully vetted by the FDA and have gone through all the typical regulatory processes to ensure theyâre just as safe as any other vaccine. Theyâre outstandingly effective. Weâre very
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