In-Depth: Vaccine expansion causes concern for doctors
Supply issues, exceptions leave doctors in doubt
As more people become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, doctors in San Diego have some concerns that supply won t keep up and that exceptions to the rules will put them in the position of having to decide who gets a shot and who doesn t.
and last updated 2021-02-25 10:48:10-05
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) Doctors in San Diego worry that expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility too fast could lead to unintended consequences. When you increase the pool by so many people, it s going to be a crunch for those of us vaccinating to serve all these people, says Dr. Christian Ramers of Family Health Centers of San Diego.
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Family Health Centers to open more vaccine clinics in San Diego s underserved cities
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and last updated 2021-02-08 16:12:06-05
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) â Nearly all the COVID-19 vaccine doses offered at a no-appointment site in Mt. Hope on Saturday were administered, and officials hope to offer more sites in underserved communities.
Saturday, a no-appointment vaccine distribution event was held by Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) at 823 Gateway Center Way in the Mt. Hope area. The event administered 974 of the 1,000 vaccine doses available, according to Anthony White, FHCSD Director of Community & Government Relations.
FHCSD says it will continue operating a vaccine clinic at the Mt. Hope location, though it will now require appointments, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily.
Updated on February 8, 2021 at 2:22 pm
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Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is offering COVID-19 vaccines to individuals 65 or older and healthcare workers under the county s Phase 1A on Saturday with no appointments necessary.
FHCSD received 1,000 COVID-19 vaccines through the county at their location at 823 Gateway Center Way. As of 11 a.m., they had only given out 200 vaccines, said Anthony White with FHCSD. D
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On Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., no appointments will be necessary at the walk-in location. Face coverings are required at all times and an ID to verify age. The vaccine is free of charge.