EXPLAINER: Vaccine push gains steam but many still face wait

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More Americans are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine but they may still face a wait for their first shot even as supplies increase. When you can get the shot mostly depends on your age, health and where you work and live.

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A senior is vaccinated against COVID-19 at a New York State vaccination site in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in New York. New York state expanded COVID-19 vaccine distribution Tuesday to people 65 and over, increasing access to an already short supply of doses being distributed.

The government this week announced it will no longer hold back the required second doses of vaccines, boosting supplies for first shots.It all depends on your age, your health and where you work or live. States ultimately determine the order in which people qualify for the vaccine, although the federal government is offering guidance.First up: Front-line health care workers and nursing home residents, who started receiving shots last month.

The vaccine is likely months away for most younger people. The two vaccines available in the U.S. haven’t been authorized for children.Pharmacies are already doling out vaccines to eligible customers in states like Alaska, California, Florida, New Jersey and Texas. That list will grow and it will include grocers and retailers like Walmart that have pharmacies, aside from just drugstores like CVS or Walgreens.

Appointments can usually be scheduled online and also by phone. But expect some delays in signing up and finding a free slot. Those with a history of severe allergic reactions may be asked to wait 30 minutes after the shot before leaving, while most others will only have to wait 15 minutes. This will be required even for people who use drive-through clinics.

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