'A blessing': at-home vaccination program brings shots to US homebound

Helen Turchioe, who is part of a team of vaccinators administering shots to homebound seniors, prepares to administer a second shot of coronavirus disease vaccine to Idalia Vazquez, 83, in Yonkers, New York, U.S., March 29, 2021. REUTERS/Stephanie KeithYONKERS, New York: Some senior citizens and others can't leave home to get vaccinated against COVID-19: so the vaccine is coming to them.

Like many homebound seniors with mobility issues, it would be difficult for Idalia Vazquez to leave her home and go to a vaccination site. So a team of medical professionals is making house calls. The in-home vaccinations are free and are funded by the Yonkers Office for the Aging and Ro, a healthcare technology company.Registered nurse Helen Turchioe said she administers about 10 to 15 shots per day to elderly, disabled or homebound patients who cannot leave home or feel unsafe doing so.

After the shot, Clara said,"My mom, she's aware of things. She can't articulate ... but I know that just by seeing her expression, her face, I know that she understands that this is good for her.""Everybody has just been so appreciative. I've had patients that are 95 and 100 years old that tell you that they wouldn't have been vaccinated if we weren't able to come out," she said.

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