CHIP: LESS THAN A THIRD OF ALABAMIAN’S ARE FULLY-VACCINATED RIGHT NOW. A FAR CRY FROM THE 70% NEEDED TO REACH A LEVEL OF IMMUNITY NEEDED TO RESUME A NORMAL WAY OF LIFE. >> WE’VE CRIED ABOUT ALABAMA NEEDS MORE. WE NEED MORE VACCINE SUPPLY. YOU KNOW, WE NEED PROPORTIONATELY MORE BECAUSE WE HAVE MORE POVERTY IN ALABAMA. MORE CHRONIC CONDITIONS IN ALABAMA. SO, NOW WE’VE GOTTEN IT AND NOW WE NEED PEOPLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT. CHIP: GOVERNOR KAY IVEY IS URGING ALABAMIANS TO STEP-UP AND GET VACCINATED TO AVOID LOSING AVAILABLE DOSES TO OTHER STATES WHERE DEMAND IS HIGHER. SOMETHING THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH WANTS TO AVOID. >> THIS IS OUR VACCINE. THIS IS ALABAMA’S VACCINE. I AM VERY POSSESSIVE ABOUT THIS VACCINE. WE NEED TO USE THIS VACCINE IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA TO PROTECT OUR STATE. TO PROTECT OUR CITIZENS. TO KEEP OUR BUSINESSES OPERATIONAL. TO KEEP OUR KIDS IN SCHOOL CHIP: THE MORE PEOPLE WHO AVOID GETTING VACCINATED, THE GREATER THE RISK FOR FUTURE OUTBREAKS OF THE VIRUS. >> IT’S ALWAYS GREAT IF WE CAN BE IN THE LEAD BECAUSE UNFORTUNATELY, THERE’S BEEN A NARRATIVE WHERE SOMETIMES WE’RE ALWAYS AT THE BOTTOM OF HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES AND THE BOTTOM OF VACCINE UPTAKE. CHIP: DOCTORS SAY THIS SIMPL ISN’T THE TIME LOOK THE OTHER WAY. IF YOU HAVE QUESITONS OR CONCERNS, TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. >> BECAUSE IF THIS VACCINE IS TAKEN FROM THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND USED IN ANOTHER STATE, THEN WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET THAT SUPPLY BACK. CHIP: OF COURSE, THE VACCINE IS FREE OF CHARGE AND IS NOW AVAILABLE WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT IN MANY PLACES. PFIZER’S VACCINE COULD BE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN 12 AND OLDER AS SOON AS THIS COMING WEEK. IN BIRMINGHAM, CHIP SCARBOROUGH, WVTM
Alabama could lose COVID vaccine doses due to low demand
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Updated: 9:57 AM CDT May 11, 2021
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said Tuesday the state's doses of the COVID-19 vaccines could be sent to other states if there is diminishing demand.“Today, the federal government announced on the Governors’ Only Call with the White House that states with a diminishing demand for vaccines may have their doses shifted to states with a higher demand," Ivey said in a statement. "Y’all, we want shots in the arms and off the shelf. If you have not made it a priority to schedule a vaccine, I encourage you to go get the shot as soon as you are able. If you are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine, please speak to a physician you trust and ask if he or she would recommend it for you. If we don’t use it, we could lose it. This is our ticket back to normal. The vaccine is free and could possibly save your life.”As of now, Ivey's office said it has not been notified of any of Alabama's doses being shifted.State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris is also encouraging every eligible person to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.“Get vaccinated at your earliest opportunity,” Harris said. “COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in preventing severe illness and death from COVID-19, and there is no charge for anyone, regardless of insurance status. Make vaccination a priority for your family, your community and yourself.If you have questions about whether you should be vaccinated, please ask your own doctor or personal healthcare provider.”President Joe Biden has set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by July 4 as the administration pushes to make it easier for people to get shots and to bring the country closer to normalcy.VACCINE RESOURCESVaccination Eligibility Check/Scheduling PortalFind COVID Vaccines Near YouAlabama Vaccination Allocation PlanADPH Drive-Thru/Walk-in ClinicsGet Notified Of Vaccine EligibilityUAB Medicine COVID Vaccine InfoWalmart/Sam's Club VaccineADPH Vaccine Hotline - 1-855-566-5333JCDH Vaccine Call Center - 205-858-2221CVS Vaccine Resource Center —VACCINE DATA
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said Tuesday the state's doses of the COVID-19 vaccines could be sent to other states if there is diminishing demand.
“Today, the federal government announced on the Governors’ Only Call with the White House that states with a diminishing demand for vaccines may have their doses shifted to states with a higher demand," Ivey said in a statement. "Y’all, we want shots in the arms and off the shelf. If you have not made it a priority to schedule a vaccine, I encourage you to go get the shot as soon as you are able. If you are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine, please speak to a physician you trust and ask if he or she would recommend it for you. If we don’t use it, we could lose it. This is our ticket back to normal. The vaccine is free and could possibly save your life.”
As of now, Ivey's office said it has not been notified of any of Alabama's doses being shifted.
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris is also encouraging every eligible person to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.
“Get vaccinated at your earliest opportunity,” Harris said. “COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in preventing severe illness and death from COVID-19, and there is no charge for anyone, regardless of insurance status. Make vaccination a priority for your family, your community and yourself.If you have questions about whether you should be vaccinated, please ask your own doctor or personal healthcare provider.”
President Joe Biden has set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by July 4 as the administration pushes to make it easier for people to get shots and to bring the country closer to normalcy.
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