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Hold senior vaccination days; Plus, tales from the front as NJ seniors weigh in on vax rollout | Letters


Hold senior vaccination days; Plus, tales from the front as NJ seniors weigh in on vax rollout | Letters
Updated Jan 29, 2021;
Follow the stats, hold senior days
If we are truly concerned about saving lives do the math death by age and population of various age groups.
This article gave an insight into senior frustration with respect to the vaccine. Certainly true and relatable.
More importantly, no one is considering the death stats when opening appointment slots. Published frequently, the statistics show 80% of deaths are in the 65 and above group then increasing to 95% with age 50 and above.
I don’t understand why the government planners could not incorporate these facts along with New Jersey population statistics to roll out vaccines to seniors once frontline workers were done. ....

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