A mass vaccination center in Mountain View, which averages about 878 appointments per day, has helped boost Santa Clara County s immunization efforts that have largely centered on San Jose.
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A makeshift mass vaccination center at the Mountain View Community Center has administered more than 9,000 COVID-19 vaccine shots since opening last month, boosting countywide immunization efforts that have largely focused on San Jose.
The state s largest single health care provider, Kaiser Permanente, is lagging well behind other systems when it comes to vaccinating even their oldest and most vulnerable patients.
Pham worries about the interactions he has with customers on a daily basis, and was disappointed to learn that there were more than 4,500 no-shows last week at the COVID-19 vaccination sites operated by the county. That number was roughly 10% of the available appointments. I m really upset about that, because if they sign up, they have to go there to get it, said Pham.
County officials say they already adjust for anticipated no-show rates by overscheduling what they think their maximum capacity is. Last week, they overbooked by 10%, so no doses actually went to waste. While it s hard to pinpoint the exact reasons behind the no-shows, the county believes some people make multiple appointments or sign up before they re even eligible.