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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – All Publix pharmacies in Miami-Dade and Broward are now administering COVID-19 vaccinations. There are 136 pharmacies between the two counties. They will follow state protocols by inoculating those 65 and older, healthcare professionals with direct patient contact, residents or staff members of long-term care facilities, and people determined extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 by a physician. READ MORE: COVID-19 Vaccination Sites In South Florida A Publix spokeswoman told CBS4 that people do not need to provide documentation to show they have a qualifying condition. They only have to communicate that they a condition as determined by a doctor. Those eligible can make appointments Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings through the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine . Appointments will be made available as long as the company continues to receive vaccine doses from the state and federal governments. Vaccinations are provided by … [Read more...] about South Florida Publix Pharmacies Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations As Johnson & Johnson Rolls Out Its New Vaccine

BOSTON (CBS) – CareWell Urgent Care says patients will now be able to get their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The center told thousands of people who received the first dose, that it did not have enough vaccine to provide the second. The CEO of CareWell now expects 3,000 doses to arrive on Monday March 8. The center will resume vaccinations for patients receiving their second dose the following day. “We are now actively working to reschedule appointments for those patients who missed appointments and will adjust our staffing to accomplish this in a fair and timely manner,” said Shaun Ginter, CEO of CareWell Urgent Care. “We want to reassure patients that this short delay in receiving a second vaccination will not adversely impact the efficacy of the vaccine.” CareWell has administered a total of 7,200 first doses. Massachusetts has committed to getting CareWell all of the second doses needed over the next three weeks. … [Read more...] about CareWell Receiving More COVID Vaccine Doses, Rescheduling Appointments

President Biden Joe Biden Senate Democrats negotiating changes to coronavirus bill Rural Americans are the future of the clean energy economy — policymakers must to catch up WHO official says it's 'premature' to think pandemic will be over by end of year MORE on Tuesday said that the United States will have enough vaccine supply to vaccinate all American adults for the coronavirus by the end of May, crediting a “stepped-up process” under his administration. Biden made the announcement while outlining a partnership between Merck and Johnson & Johnson to produce the latter’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine. “We’re now on track to have enough vaccine supply for every adult in America by the end of May,” Biden said in remarks Tuesday afternoon at the White House. “When we came into office, the prior administration had contracted for not nearly enough vaccine to cover adults in America. We rectified that.” ADVERTISEMENT The new timeline is more condensed … [Read more...] about Biden: US will have vaccine for all adults by end of May

BOSTON (CBS) – Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus-related medical questions. If you have a question for Dr. Mallika, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter . Dr. Mallika is offering her best advice, but as always, consult your personal doctor before making any decisions about your personal health. READ MORE: 6 Dr. Seuss Books Will No Longer Be Published Due To Racist Images If you cannot get back for your second shot within the suggested time what do you do? Is there some way I do not have to start over? – Ray Even if your second shot is delayed by several weeks, you do not have to start over. Get your second shot as soon as you can. My husband and I are in the 65+ age group trying to get the vaccine. Now that restaurants and other venues are opening up with unlimited/limited capacity on March 1st, can we go to these places and not be too concerned about getting covid? – FloJo I would not change your behavior at all until you are … [Read more...] about Once Vaccinated, OK To Take A Vacation? Dr. Mallika Marshall Answers COVID Vaccine Questions

WASHINGTON (AP/KDKA) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccines for all adult Americans by the end of May, two months earlier than anticipated, as his administration announced that drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved shot. The announcement comes as the White House looks to speed the production of the single-dose J&J vaccine and accelerate the nation’s plans to reach “herd immunity” in the U.S. and begin restoring normalcy after the pandemic. Biden noted that vaccine supply was only one bottleneck toward that goal, and that the new challenge will be injecting doses into arms as swiftly as possible. READ MORE: COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Lack Of Vaccine Supply Forces St. Clair Hospital To Cancel First Dose Appointments To that end, the Biden administration told governors Tuesday to prepare for their supplies of vaccine to continue to climb over the coming weeks. … [Read more...] about Pres. Joe Biden Say U.S. Will Be Able To Vaccinate All Adults By End Of May