The U.S. is only at the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccination process. Just over 3% of the country’s population had been vaccinated as of January 13, and there are many challenges on the road ahead. The complex cold storage requirements of mRNA vaccines can make reaching rural areas difficult without careful planning and logistical support. More healthcare staff and residents have also rejected getting the vaccine than public health professionals would like to see. In West Virginia, about half the nursing home staff members declined. These all have implications as vaccinations go on. … [Read more...] about The simple reason West Virginia leads the nation in vaccinating nursing home residents
