With a COVID-19 vaccine drawing closer, public health officials across the country are gearing up for the biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history \u2014 a monumental undertaking that must distribute hundreds of millions of doses, prioritize who\u2019s first in line and ensure that people who get the initial shot return for the necessary second one.<\/p>\n
The push could begin as early as next month, when federal officials say the first vaccine may be authorized for emergency use and immediately deployed to high-risk groups, such as health care workers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe cavalry is coming,\u201d Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday on ABC\u2019s \u201cGood Morning America.\u201d He said he hopes shots will be available to all Americans in April, May and June.<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n With a COVID-19 vaccine drawing closer, public health officials across the country are gearing up for the biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history. It will be an undertaking to distribute hundreds of millions of doses and determine who\u2019s first in line. https:\/\/t.co\/pPXGiRtJqc<\/a><\/p>\n — The Associated Press (@AP) November 12, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n