Forty-three Iowa counties are now declining their allocation of COVID-19 vaccines. That’s more than double the number of counties that declined doses last week. The majority is centered around northwest Iowa. Counties are supposed to do this if they can’t guarantee those shots will be given out.Low turnout at clinics is leaving health departments with hundreds of vials of unused doses.While they can just store them for later use, they’re deciding to accept fewer doses and let more vaccines go to larger communities that need them most.Last week, Sumpter Pharmacy in Adel said they are still seeing a steady stream of clients from all over Iowa come in to get their vaccine. However, owner Leslie Harron said she anticipates things slowing down in the coming weeks and then she’ll be asking for less.”So I only take or ask for what I think I can put through 100%,” Harron said.The pharmacy is offering Moderna vaccines on a walk-in basis next week. Clients can also sign up through their website.One researcher suggests doctors in these areas find ways to bring vaccines to people instead of just making appointments.For more information about getting vaccinated in Iowa, click here.
DES MOINES, Iowa —
Forty-three Iowa counties are now declining their allocation of COVID-19 vaccines. That’s more than double the number of counties that declined doses last week.
The majority is centered around northwest Iowa. Counties are supposed to do this if they can’t guarantee those shots will be given out.
Low turnout at clinics is leaving health departments with hundreds of vials of unused doses.
While they can just store them for later use, they’re deciding to accept fewer doses and let more vaccines go to larger communities that need them most.
Last week, Sumpter Pharmacy in Adel said they are still seeing a steady stream of clients from all over Iowa come in to get their vaccine. However, owner Leslie Harron said she anticipates things slowing down in the coming weeks and then she’ll be asking for less.
“So I only take or ask for what I think I can put through 100%,” Harron said.
The pharmacy is offering Moderna vaccines on a walk-in basis next week. Clients can also sign up through their website.
One researcher suggests doctors in these areas find ways to bring vaccines to people instead of just making appointments.
For more information about getting vaccinated in Iowa, click here.