Fitzgibbon Hospital President and CEO Angy Littrell says that the vaccine will only be administered to front-line healthcare workers at this time per state mandate.Littrell says it will still be a little while for Saline County residents to have the opportunity to get the vaccine.
This COVID-19 vaccine requires two doses. The Pfizer vaccine requires 21-days between the first and second doses.
Dr. Melanie Elfrink getting COVID-19 shot from Fitz RN Jill DeWeese
The State of Missouri has dictated the priority for vaccine administration, with front-line healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities receiving first priority for the vaccine. First responders, essential workers and high risk individuals will follow with Phase 1A is complete. The schedule is subject to change but is ultimately determined by the state.
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