As Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine took another step toward emergency use authorization Wednesday, some Utahns are wondering if they can pick and choose which vaccine they receive.
COVID-19 vaccine makers told Congress on Tuesday to expect a big jump in the delivery of doses over the coming month, and the companies insist they will be able to provide enough for most Americans to get inoculated by summer.
Megan Peterson tested positive for the coronavirus almost a year ago and has since credited the vaccine with protecting her from what she said would have been a devastating second round with COVID-19.
Nearly two months ago Intermountain Healthcare helped get the COVID-19 vaccinations rolling by giving shots to their front line doctors and nurses. Now, those caregivers are eager to help other Utahns get their vaccinations.
If vaccination deliveries continue as expected, the state expects to open up vaccinations for all of us in the next three months. As the vaccination campaign begins to grow, the state now needs Utahns to step up and help.
President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. will have enough supply of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the summer to inoculate 300 million Americans.
Utahns age 70 and older are now able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and seniors headed to a clinic at St. George Regional Hospital to get their first doses Tuesday morning.
Here is the state's anticipated timeline for the vaccine rollout, according to the Utah Department of Health. The timeline is subject to change based on vaccine availability, health officials said.
A Utah lawmaker said he was among the 30,000 people who participated in the clinical trials for Moderna's vaccine and reported having a positive experience.
The CDC told states to get ready to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1, and state leaders said they are confident Utah will be ready when it arrives.