Many are wondering about a second dose of the vaccine, as the state has no plan yet for people to receive the second shot they need.
It’s quickly approaching 28 days since the first covid vaccines were administered in Florida, and some people who are relying on the second shot are asking if the state has a plan to administer it and how that will happen.
Linda Kelly said she wants the shot along with her 95-year-old mother but doesn’t want it until she knows she can assuredly receive the necessary booster shot.
“Neither one of us are comfortable with the current plan or no play. We’re not going to do it until we can be assured we will have it in the 28 days,” Kelly said.
Both Pfizer and Moderna require two shots for the vaccine to fully work.
David Silverberg also said he wants it but has been unsuccessful to receive it in either Collier or Lee counties.
“You may as well get your first dose and see how things work out 28 days later,” Silverberg said.
As of Monday, Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane confirmed there is no plan for folks to get that second shot.
“The state certainly has indicated they’re working with the federal government and they’ll address this issue this week,” Ruane responded.
Counties cannot hold back vaccines for use later.
“We’re responsible for giving the vaccine out. That was the first thing we were instructed to do. We didn’t want to break protocol,” Ruane continued.
Dr. Sue Hook with Samaritan Health and Wellness in Cape Coral said the fact the state doesn’t yet have a plan is concerning.
Despite concerns, Hook is suggesting people still receive the first shot as soon as possible.
“If you miss your booster shot a few days it’s not going to affect it. You’re still going to build those antibodies,” Hook said.
Lee County is approaching 11,000 people who have been vaccinated so far and who are hoping the second shot will be there when they need it.
“Now we’ve got [thousands of] people walking around without any insurance they’re going to receive the second vaccine. What does that do for our community?” asked Linda Kelly.
Medical experts agreed the best advice is to take that first vaccine as soon as possible and hope the state has the plan in place by the time a second dose is needed.
The governor’s office did not respond to NBC2’s question on when the plan may be available.
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