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Mesa County announces limited COVID-19 vaccine supplies - Published Aug 14, 2024
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – COVID-19 vaccines are currently limited as the nation waits for updated supplies, according to the Mesa County Public Health Clinic.
The county has been hit by the shortage as it has some vaccines left for residents 12 and older. The health clinic has enough supplies for those who’ve already been scheduled but there will be no future appointments until the updated vaccine becomes available. It should be released in September, according to the health clinic.
The Federal Drug Administration has ordered a new formulation of the vaccine to better protect against current variants of the virus, the health clinic said in a press release.
“We are not alone in this situation. There is decreased availability across the country while we wait for the new formulation. We know the federal government and vaccine makers are working on the updated vaccine, which will be our best tool to protect against the COVID-19 virus,” Clinical Services Director Ali Sanchez said in a press release.
The health clinic noted it will notify the public and start scheduling appointments when it receives the updated vaccine.
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – COVID-19 vaccines are currently limited as the nation waits for updated supplies, according to the Mesa County Public Health Clinic.
The county has been hit by the shortage as it has some vaccines left for residents 12 and older. The health clinic has enough supplies for those who’ve already been scheduled but there will be no future appointments until the updated vaccine becomes available. It should be released in September, according to the health clinic.
The Federal Drug Administration has ordered a new formulation of the vaccine to better protect against current variants of the virus, the health clinic said in a press release.
“We are not alone in this situation. There is decreased availability across the country while we wait for the new formulation. We know the federal government and vaccine makers are working on the updated vaccine, which will be our best tool to protect against the COVID-19 virus,” Clinical Services Director Ali Sanchez said in a press release.
The health clinic noted it will notify the public and start scheduling appointments when it receives the updated vaccine.