Sutter Suspends New Vaccine Appointments While Distribution of Vaccine is Questioned Nationally
“COVID-19 Vaccine Supply –
Due to a lack of vaccine supply we are currently unable to book appointments for a first vaccination until further notice.”
Announcement by Sutter Health February 11, 2021
CVS pharmacy announced that it is “fully booked” with no vaccine appointments available.
Seniors 75 and over who have spent countless days and hours in search of vaccine appointments within the Oakland area learned later Thursday why they have been unsuccessful in booking appointments with Sutter Health and that CVS appointments filled within hours.
How Many COVID-19 Vaccine Doses in the US?
US Center for Disease Control (CDC) Reports as of 8pm 2/10/2021:
US Total Doses Delivered 68,285,575
US Total Doses Administered 46,390,270
US Number of People Receiving 1 or More Doses 34,723,964
US Number of People Receiving 2 Doses 11,188,782
How Many COVID-19 Vaccine Doses in the CA?
CA Total Doses Delivered 7,822,300
CA Total Doses Administered 5,134,864
CA Number of People Receiving 1 or More Doses 4,108,216
CA Number of People Receiving 2 Doses 990,128
Vaccines Delivered to Who?
The CDC has not released demographic information on the recipients of the vaccine since January 14, 2021. During the first month of the U.S. COVID-19 vaccination program, approximately 13,000,000 persons received ≥1 dose of vaccine. Among persons with demographic data, 63.0% were women, 55.0% were aged ≥50 years, and 60.4% were non-Hispanic White.
“The problems around the unfair administration of the vaccine extend beyond individual acts of selfishness, entitlement and obliviousness.” The definition of teacher and medical worker is stretched beyond reason in such examples as a gym’s 52-year-old spin cycle instructor vaccinated in January. New York Times Feb. 7, 2021 –
“Survival of the Fittest,” was Chuck Todd’s report on the Feb. 7, 2021 NBC broadcast of Meet the Press of the effect of the vaccination administration.
Those interested in receiving a vaccine are advised to register for notification by numerous programs – pharmacies, health services, county programs, etc.
If I have booked an appointment already for Feb 15 will I be able to get my first dose?
Editors Note: Individuals with existing appointments can check with their provider or await a reminder from the provider. The article addresses prospective bookings for vaccine appointments.