Fast-Track Vaccines
Making a COVID-19 vaccine is a challenge. But distributing the vaccine could be the biggest logistical undertaking in human history.
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Pharmacy chains will lead vaccine delivery to seniors in long-term care
Dec 16, 2020
Many of the companies already work with those facilities to supply drugs and provide flu shots for residents.
Could relaxing patents help poorer countries get vaccines faster?
Dec 15, 2020
India, South Africa, and Kenya want to try. The U.S., EU and U.K. aren't interested.
Dry ice makers pressed to meet demand for vaccine distribution
by
Erika Beras
Dec 11, 2020
Supercold storage is essential. But Is there enough dry ice to go around as the coronavirus vaccine is shipped around the country?
Which essential workers should be prioritized for vaccines?
Dec 11, 2020
Pilots, bankers, meatpacking plants and teachers all say they should be first for limited doses.
Vaccine delivery across the country faces complex supply chain challenges
by
Scott Tong
Dec 10, 2020
Within 24 hours of emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration, the vaccine maker Pfizer plans to move the product to patients nationwide.
How one health care system in Georgia is planning its COVID vaccine distribution
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Dec 10, 2020
Georgia's largest health care provider is looking at prioritizing ER and intensive care workers for vaccine distribution.
What it will take to persuade people to get a COVID-19 vaccine
Dec 7, 2020
Scare tactics and facts are actually among the least effective strategies.
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Vaccine, gift delivery intensify holiday shipping rush
Dec 3, 2020
Delivery giants like DHL Express have prepared for a unique workload by adding to their aviation fleets.
How workplaces could help distribute the vaccine
Dec 2, 2020
Employer-sponsored programs make vaccinations convenient and help to normalize the idea of getting one.
U.K. is first to green light Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Dec 2, 2020
Fifty U.K. hospitals are on standby to administer vaccine shots, which will be available by next week.