Vaccine Demand Gets a Boost As Americans Worry Over Omicron

But you might have to wait. Photo: AFP via Getty Images Fear is a powerful motivator. Just as concerns about the rise of the still-spreading Delta variant boosted vaccination rates earlier this year, uncertainty over Omicron has caused a significant increase in Americans signing up for a shot. — as the weekly average of doses administered was 22 percent higher than the week prior.

While the increased demand represents an important boost of protection in the early days of the second pandemic winter, it has largely taken place among Americans who are already vaccinated and are eligible for a booster after all adults were approved on November 19 to get a third dose six months after initial vaccination. White House data shows that of the 2.17 million shots administered on Saturday, 1.25 million were boosters, and around 554,000 were new vaccinations.

Good news on the demand side has meant some difficulty for many pharmacies, where White House data shows that Americans are currently opting to go for nearly two-thirds of all COVID vaccines in the U.S. While walk-in vaccinations were largely available throughout the fall, patients may have to wait several days to sign up for a shot appointment at major chains like CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid — as staff shortages in some areas create further challenges.

With over 1,000 Americans dying every day from the virus and hospitalizations surging after a lull in early November, public-health experts are still concerned that the current numbers are insufficient — even as the vaccine’s level of protection against Omicron remains unclear. “I am not seeing a ton of progress among adults who have been eligible for a long time,” Ashish K. Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, told the Washington Post.

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