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Riverside County Public Health says ‘a very small number’ of COVID vaccines go unused
COVID-19 vaccines are one of the nation s most precious commodities right now. But there have been reports across the country that have had expired doses gone to waste.
Riverside County is racing to reach herd immunity from COVID-19. Every drop of the vaccine is valuable as they really could mean the difference between life and death.
News Channel 3’s Dani Romero worked to find out if any potentially life saving shots may have gone unused.
As thousands of available slots still remain this week, we wanted to know how many vaccines doses may have gone unused.
Riverside County opens vaccination slots to those 16 and older
Riverside County is expanding the list of people who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, opening it up to everyone 16 and older starting tomorrow April 6th.
“I am ecstatic in my profession flight attendant being around all these people, who are still flying when they probably shouldn’t be unless they are fully vaccinated, said Michael Martinek, who s fully vaccinated. I was a little nervous.”
For Michael Martinek, it was quick, painless and easy to get his second COVID-19 shot.
“I didn’t have a problem once we became eligible it was pretty easy, and simple to make my appointment, said Martinek.
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands to anyone 50+
All Californians age 50 and older become eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday.
According to Riverside County Senior Public Information Specialist Shane Reichardt, more than 50% of everyone in the county is now eligible for a vaccine.
“It’s very important that people get the vaccine that is available to them,” said Reichardt.
On April 15, everyone aged 16 and up will also become eligible. Reichardt says those in the 50+ age group should take advantage of the next two weeks before supply becomes even more limited with demand. In two weeks we re going to see that eligibility expanded. So this is really the opportunity to get in before those lines get really long, he said.