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hlthe2b

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2. Large volume multi-site practices can readily handle anyof the vaccines. The problem is....

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Fri Apr 9, 2021, 01:00 PM

Apr 2021

a lot of very small clinics that have had issues with storage and handling of even routine vaccines are requesting allotments. I can point to failures of vaccines due to improper handling in such sites--modified live virus vaccines as MMR as but one example of this problem in the past. Once J&J is more available, it should go to them, but until then, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines need to be sent where they can be assured of proper storage and administration.

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Primary Care Doctors Are Left Out of the Vaccine Rollout [View all] left-of-center2012 Apr 2021 OP

My primary care opened up appointments last week AZSkiffyGeek Apr 2021 #1

My primary care SoCalNative Apr 2021 #3

Large volume multi-site practices can readily handle anyof the vaccines. The problem is.... hlthe2b Apr 2021 #2

We got ours from our primary care physician in Feb. Autumn Apr 2021 #4

My primary care doesn't keep any vaccines on hand hamsterjill Apr 2021 #5

Im sure primary care doctors would love this jimfields33 Apr 2021 #6

Well there is an admin fee being charged to insurance though I'm not sure how much it is. seaglass Apr 2021 #7

Exactly. hamsterjill Apr 2021 #10

I know all the info is not out yet, but if it is the case that Pfizer lasts for 6 months that's a seaglass Apr 2021 #13

"I don't understand how we should have a say in what other professions love..." LanternWaste Apr 2021 #12

Our primary care provider has Bettie Apr 2021 #8

"The centerpiece should be primary care." Nonsense leftstreet Apr 2021 #9

I Think It Could RobinA Apr 2021 #11