[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Joe V.

Duh. A pharmacist is licensed and trained, with a medical degree in pharmacology.

"Pharmacists are trained in immunization technique and are well versed in how to administer shots, according to Carmen Catizone, D.Ph., executive director of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). "In fact, today, more patients are receiving their vaccinations from pharmacists than other healthcare providers," says Catizone."


Above quote from:
Should You Get Vaccinated at the Pharmacy? - Consumer Reports

[Joe V.]

Originally Posted by JoMar

The pharmacology degree did not include a lot of stuff they do today....many of the old pharmacists received the same training that they are giving to those that are giving the shots. It's ok though, you can wait for those that you feel are the only ones qualified, I will get it from anyone the health department feels is qualified....and as soon as possible.

Every practicing pharmacist today has received approved training and certs for injections.

[Joe V.]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

"Pharmacists are trained in immunization technique and are well versed in how to administer shots, according to Carmen Catizone, D.Ph., executive director of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). "In fact, today, more patients are receiving their vaccinations from pharmacists than other healthcare providers," says Catizone."


Above quote from:
Should You Get Vaccinated at the Pharmacy? - Consumer Reports

I thought I implied that?

Originally Posted by Bucco

Good post...makes sense.

Getting the "political" aspect out, should have happened about 11 months ago and we would be better off.

The facts are below
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is never shy to point out that President Donald Trump attacks him more than any other governor in America.

But on Monday, Cuomo took to an unlikely venue -- The Howard Stern Show -- to offer genuine praise for the president's response to the coronavirus in his home state.

"He has delivered for New York. He has," Cuomo said of Trump, in response to a question from Stern about whether the president has really done anything of consequence to help.

"By and large it has worked," Cuomo said of the relationship.

Originally Posted by Bucco

Not sure who the "people who got the vaccine impossible to do" developed that you refer to.

This vaccine has been in the works for years, and it took many hardworking folks throughout the world to get it done.

"Researchers were not starting from scratch when they learned about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

SARS-CoV-2 is a member of the coronavirus family. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, there are hundreds of coronaviruses — including four that can cause the common cold, as well as the coronaviruses that sparked the SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, epidemic in 2002 and the emergence of MERS, or Middle East respiratory syndrome, in 2012.

Dr. Eric J. Yager, an associate professor of microbiology at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Albany, NY, told MNT that scientists have been studying coronaviruses for over 50 years. This meant scientists had existing data on the structure, genome, and life cycle of this type of virus.

Dr. Yager explained, “Research on these viruses established the importance of the viral spike (S) protein in viral attachment, fusion, and entry, and identified the S proteins as a target for the development of antibody therapies and vaccines.” He continued:"

COVID-19 vaccine: How was it developed so fast?

Yes it was in the works for years and it would have been more years had Operation Warp Speed not brought it to fruition in mere months.
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Dr. Yager said that thanks to advances in genomic sequencing, researchers successfully uncovered the viral sequence of SARS-CoV-2 in January 2020 — roughly 10 days after the first reported pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China. The ability to fast-track research and clinical trials was a direct result of this worldwide cooperation.

[dahrens1]

As was mentioned in a previous post Publix started giving out appointments for the vaccine shot at some of their pharmacies in the Ocala area. They are all gone now but more will become available soon.

COVID-19 Vaccine | Publix Super Markets

[dahrens1]

From the Florida Department of Health Website:
COVID-19: vaccine summary
Vaccination data through Jan 6, 2021 as of Jan 7, 2021 at 12:05 AM
Total cumulative number of first doses given by county

Citrus 2,283
Hernando 2,656
Lake 7,728
Marion 4,051
Orange 28,008
Seminole 10,242
Sumter 1,218

[rmd2]

Out of all the counties in Florida Sumter County the 6th LOWEST in vaccinations!
The Villages is the 5th largest community in Florida! Other large populations have vaccinations 400 to 500. We have 45!! Who is looking out for us?!

[rmd2]

Originally Posted by tvbound

Hopefully, it's being given to those who have to work and interact with the public, instead of those who have the ability to stay home and are simply just bored and feel inconvenienced.

Really?? Older people are the ones who are most likely to die from it!!

[rmd2]

Originally Posted by dahrens1

Sumter County residents can call (352) 569-3102 starting Jan. 4 to schedule an appointment.

Before signing up, residents must review the pre-vaccination checklist link provided by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-1...ening-form.pdf.

This is now Jan 7th and that number has been busy all day every day since the 4th.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by rmd2

Out of all the counties in Florida Sumter County the 6th LOWEST in vaccinations!
The Villages is the 5th largest community in Florida! Other large populations have vaccinations 400 to 500. We have 45!! Who is looking out for us?!

According to the FL Dept of Heatlh report, Sumter is doing much better than sixth lowest - it is about 39th in total vaccinations given.

Your 45 number might be the number of vaccinations just yesterday and even then we aren't sixth lowest (more like 10th). I wonder if that 45 number is accurate.

While we may have the 5th largest retirement community (I actually thought it was the largest), Sumter county is about the 32nd largest county in FL.

Sumter county's position in total vaccinations given (39th) is not too far off from it's position in total population (32).

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by rmd2

This is now Jan 7th and that number has been busy all day every day since the 4th.

Because that number is shut down. That group of vaccines was gone. That number was only for that ONE DAY of vaccines. They are using EVENTBRITE website to schedule appointments but since there are none available as of last night there will be no way to schedule. Best place to check is the Sumter County Dept of Health website. ALL info is updated there including when they get their next shipment and a web link to try to schedule if you can get through. They are at the mercy of the Feds to ship vaccines. If you keep trying that number you will NEVER EVER get a vaccine.

Yesterday (thursday) they had just about 310 to give, they received over 35,000 ATTEMPTS to schedule on that website and were "sold out" in under 10 minutes.

[Altavia]

Large cities have more doses and a lower percentage of 65+ Which means more doses available for those in a hurry and willing to take a 1-2 HR drive.

Relatives had no problem registering and getting vaccinated in Jacksonville.