{"id":2057956,"date":"2023-10-06T13:25:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/four-million-people-have-received-one-of-the-new-covid-19-vaccines-cdc\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T13:29:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:29:37","slug":"four-million-people-have-received-one-of-the-new-covid-19-vaccines-cdc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/four-million-people-have-received-one-of-the-new-covid-19-vaccines-cdc\/","title":{"rendered":"CDC: 4M People Get New COVID-19 Vaccines"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffour-million-people-have-received-one-of-the-new-covid-19-vaccines-cdc%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2057956&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<p>Over four million\u200b Americans have\u2062 already received the\u200b new COVID-19\u200b vaccines, according to Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of \u200dthe \u200dU.S. Centers\u2063 for Disease \u2063Control and\u2062 Prevention \u2062(CDC). She \u2063shared \u2064this \u200cexciting news during a recent briefing. \u2062The CDC officials also mentioned \u2062that more than 10 million doses from Pfizer \u200cand Moderna have been shipped to various \u2063locations, including \u200cpharmacies.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/depression-self-harm-suicidal-thoughts-plagued-elderly-in-lockdowns-covid-19-inquiry-hears-5505111?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Depression, Self-Harm, Suicidal Thoughts Plagued Elderly in Lockdowns,\u2063 COVID-19 Inquiry Hears<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/6\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/moderna-to-begin-late-stage-trial-of-covid-flu-combo-vaccine-5505151?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Moderna to Begin Late-Stage Trial of\u2063 COVID-Flu Combo Vaccine<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/6\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to CDC data, approximately \u200c56.5 million people, or 17 percent\u200d of \u2064the population, have received the previous bivalent vaccines. These vaccines were available from the fall\u200d of 2022 \u200cuntil recently, with a majority of doses going to individuals\u2064 aged 65 \u200dand older.<\/p>\n<p>However, some individuals have faced challenges in finding the \u200dnew vaccines at their local \u2064pharmacies\u2063 and doctors. For instance,\u2063 Jen Kates, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-minnesota-gun-control-laws-go-into-effect-tuesday\/\" title=\"Minnesota's new gun control laws take effect on Tuesday.\">senior vice \u200dpresident<\/a> \u2063at\u200b KFF, \u200chad \u2063her\u2063 vaccine appointment canceled\u200b due to\u200c a shortage of vaccines at the pharmacy.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2064 some \u2063people have been charged more\u2064 than $100 for the new vaccines, despite insurance coverage. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) spokesperson assured that efforts are being made to\u200c ensure vaccines reach various vaccination sites as quickly\u200c as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Nirav Shah, the CDC&#8217;s deputy director, acknowledged the\u2063 scarcity of vaccines in some locations and encouraged \u200bindividuals not to give\u200b up on getting vaccinated.\u200c He emphasized that more vaccines are becoming available every day and advised checking \u2063back \u2064with healthcare providers and pharmacists.<\/p>\n<h2>Recommendations<\/h2>\n<p>The CDC recommends at least one dose of the\u200c new vaccines \u2063for all Americans aged 6\u2062 months and older, regardless of prior\u200d vaccination or infection. These vaccines were authorized and approved by the U.S.\u2063 Food\u2062 and Drug Administration on Sept. 11, 2023, with limited clinical trial data available.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2063 is worth \u200dnoting that the CDC&#8217;s recommendations differ from those of other countries and Florida, which advises\u2064 against vaccinating many younger, healthy individuals due to previous vaccinations or COVID-19 infections.<\/p>\n<p>Observational data for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/four-million-people-have-received-one-of-the-new-covid-19-vaccines-cdc\/\" title=\"CDC: 4M People Get New COVID-19 Vaccines\">previous \u200bbivalent \u2062vaccines\u2064 showed initial effectiveness<\/a> that quickly\u200b waned. \u200bDuring the briefing, CDC officials made claims about the new vaccines preventing severe\u2062 disease,\u2063 although there\u200b is currently\u2064 no evidence\u2062 to support \u2062this.<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers are charging higher prices\u200b for the new vaccines compared to the original ones. Pfizer and Moderna are charging around $85 \u2062per dose for \u2063individuals aged 12 and older, while\u200c Novavax is charging $58 per dose for adults and\u200d children.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the costs involved, Health Secretary Xavier Becerra emphasized that individuals \u2062do not have to\u2064 pay out of pocket for \u2063the vaccines. \u2062He received a \u2062shot himself in Washington in September.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, officials anticipate annual updates to the vaccines, similar\u200c to influenza vaccines, and ongoing\u2062 research \u2063for\u2062 next-generation\u200b vaccines that provide better protection against COVID-19.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the CDC doing to address concerns or hesitancy about the safety and benefits of vaccination?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Th and Human Services is currently investigating these cases of price gouging. \u200bIn response\u2062 to these challenges, the CDC is \u200bworking closely with vaccine manufacturers and providers to ensure\u2064 the equitable distribution of vaccines and address any issues\u200b that\u2062 arise.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these \u2064challenges, the\u2064 rollout of the new COVID-19 vaccines has \u2062been an important milestone in the fight against the pandemic. The vaccines, developed by Pfizer and Moderna, have undergone \u200drigorous testing and\u2063 have been proven to be highly effective in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/protection-from-pfizer-booster-drops-significantly-after-10-weeks-study\/\" title=\"Protection From Pfizer Booster Drops Significantly After 10 Weeks: Study\">preventing severe illness<\/a>, \u2062hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. They have also \u2064shown effectiveness against new variants \u200bof the virus.<\/p>\n<p>The vaccination campaign is an essential\u200d component of\u200c the national strategy to \u2063control the spread\u200b of the virus and bring an\u2063 end to the pandemic. Vaccination not only protects individuals from severe illness but also helps to \u2062reduce the overall transmission of the virus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-approves-first-ever-rsv-vax-nearly-60-years-after-disastrous-experimental-shot\/\" title=\"FDA approves first RSV vaccine after 60 years since failed experiment.\">protecting vulnerable populations<\/a> who\u200c may be unable to get vaccinated or have weakened immune systems.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure the success of the vaccination campaign, it \u2064is crucial that eligible individuals receive the new COVID-19 vaccines. This includes individuals\u2063 in high-risk groups, \u2063such as the elderly, healthcare workers, and those with underlying medical conditions. The CDC is working with state and local\u200d health departments \u2063to prioritize vaccine \u200cdistribution to \u2063these groups.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200baddition to the distribution efforts, the\u2062 CDC is also actively promoting vaccine education and awareness. They have launched a\u200b comprehensive public\u2064 health campaign to \u2064provide accurate information about the vaccines and address any concerns or hesitancy that people may have. This includes partnering with healthcare providers, community \u200borganizations, and public figures to deliver clear and accessible messaging about the safety and benefits \u200cof vaccination.<\/p>\n<p>As the vaccination \u200bcampaign continues, it is\u2063 important\u2062 to remain vigilant and continue practicing public health measures\u2063 such as wearing masks, maintaining social distancing,\u200b and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/covid-19-rsv-and-flu-may-place-significant-strain-on-health-system-cdc\/\" title=\"COVID-19, RSV, and Flu could overwhelm healthcare: CDC.\">practicing good hand hygiene<\/a>. While the vaccines provide a powerful tool in the fight against COVID-19, they are not a one-size-fits-all solution and must\u2062 be supplemented with other preventive measures.<\/p>\n<p>Overall,\u2064 the progress made in vaccinating over four million Americans with the new \u200bCOVID-19 vaccines is a significant achievement. It is a testament to the dedication and hard work of healthcare professionals, government agencies, and vaccine\u200c manufacturers in their efforts to protect the \u200dpopulation from the devastating effects of the pandemic. With \u2064continued efforts and a unified approach, we can overcome the challenges and \u2064bring an \u2062end to the COVID-19 crisis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 4 million Americans have been vaccinated with the new COVID-19 vaccines, according to U.S. officials. Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the CDC, stated that &#8220;already four million Americans have rolled up their sleeves&#8221; during a recent briefing. Additionally, more than 10 million Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have been shipped.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":2057957,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2057956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2057956","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/75"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2057956"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2057956\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2057957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2057956"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2057956"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2057956"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}