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According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has stated there is a chance that the vaccine will be ready for dispersal in late December.  The CDC is still set to meet to determine how to allocate vaccines to those who need it most first.  Healthcare and front line workers, as well as the most vulnerable and immunocompromised individuals will likely be the first to receive either vaccine, once it has FDA approval for distribution.  There are also some differences with the two vaccines that could pose some challenges with making it readily available throughout the entire country.  When Pfizer\/BioNTech announced their findings earlier in the week they also explained that the vaccine needs to be stored at below 75 degrees celsius, which is colder than any other vaccine.  Most drug stores and hospitals\/doctors offices don\u2019t have freezers with the capacity to get this cold.  Although some larger cities and larger organizations may be able to obtain new freezers by the time the vaccine is available, it is likely that not every suburban or rural area will have the capacity to store this vaccine.  On the other hand, Moderna\u2019s vaccine only needs to be stored at below 20 degrees celsius and other vaccines are the same, making this version of the vaccine more accessible to a wider market.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no confirmed word yet for when a vaccine from either manufacturer will be available to the widespread population in the United States, but some sources have said it could be this coming Spring.  In the meantime, continue practicing safe protocols- like social distancing, wearing masks in public, minimizing group gatherings, washing hands regularly and keeping your body healthy from the inside out.  Patience is important in these trying times of pandemic fatigue and with the holidays upon us.  As always, we remember how strong and capable we are to get through hard times together.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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