Daily COVID-19 Vaccinations Could Nearly Double by the End of March if Supply Keeps Up
This policy watch looks at the expected ramp up in vaccine supply, and what this could mean for increasing the number of people getting vaccinated.
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The Next Phase of Vaccine Distribution: High-Risk Medical Conditions
Policy WatchThis Policy Watch examines how the 50 states and DC are defining “high-risk medical conditions” for COVID-19 vaccine prioritization, including whether they follow CDC’s recommendations or deviate in some way.
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Where Do Americans Get Vaccines and How Much Does It Cost to Administer Them?
Issue BriefA new issue brief shows where Americans typically get flu vaccines in the U.S. and how much it costs to administer flu and other vaccines. Among the analysis' findings: while most people get flu vaccines at a doctor’s office or retail health clinic, White people are more likely than Black, Hispanic, Asian, and American Indian or Alaska Native adults to get vaccinated through a retail pharmacy or store - a discrepancy could have implications for…
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States Set Different COVID-19 Vaccination Priorities for People with High-Risk Conditions
News ReleasePeople with medical conditions that put them at higher risk of developing serious COVID-19 illness are next in line to get vaccinated in many states, though states are making very different choices about how to prioritize those within this large group, finds a KFF analysis of state policies. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are 81 million adults nationwide with conditions that it identifies as posing an increased risk…
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This Week in Coronavirus: February 5 to February 11
Policy WatchDuring the 55th week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, the world is at nearly 108 million COVID-19 cases. The U.S. approached 27.4 million cases and a total of 475,400 deaths.
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People of Color Especially Don’t Know Where or When to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
FeatureIn the January report from the COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor, the lack of information around where and when to get the COVID-19 vaccine is particularly pronounced among Hispanic and Black adults compared to White Adults. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
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Seeing Others Vaccinated May Be The Best Cure For Vaccine Hesitancy
From Drew AltmanIn his latest Axios column, Drew Altman shows why vaccine hesitancy will naturally decrease as more and more people see their family members and friends vaccinated without adverse consequences. It’s a hopeful sign about vaccine hesitancy, and should help free up resources to focus on the remaining vaccine hesitant.
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Biden Wants to Partner with Health Centers to Promote More Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Policy WatchWe examine the Biden administration’s proposal to partner with community health centers to speed up vaccinations, especially in hard-to-reach populations.
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KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: In Their Own Words
Poll FindingThis report summarizes the public’s response to a series of open-ended questions aimed at better understanding people’s concerns around receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and the views of the messages and messengers that could affect their willingness to get one,
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At This Early Stage of the COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out, Most Older Adults Have Not Yet Been Vaccinated As Supply Remains Limited
News ReleaseWith the COVID-19 vaccination rollout still in its early stages, a KFF analysis finds that most older adults have not yet been vaccinated against the potentially deadly virus, as vaccine supplies remain limited and most states have only recently begun to make people 65 and older eligible. Since January 12, the federal government has recommended that states expand vaccine eligibility to anyone 65 and older, beyond the initial higher-priority groups of health care workers and…