Administering Vaccines: Who Gets to Go First

Rhode Island recently reached an important milestone in its vaccine rollout. At the start of  February, the state counted over 100,000 vaccines administered to Rhode Islanders. Reaching this point has not been easy. State and public health leaders have poured countless hours and weekends working with community stakeholders to develop a vaccine program that is fair and equitable. During a January press conference, Dr. Nicole Alexander Scott reiterated the immense logistical challenge of coordinating vaccinations for one of the most densely populated states when there continues to be a limited supply of vaccines. Eventually, the state would like for everyone who wants the vaccine will be able to get one. But it is important to understand the reasoning for decisions being made today on who is getting vaccinated.Join Dr. Jim McDonald and Dr. Philip Chan of the Rhode Island Department of Health for a discussion on the guiding principles driving vaccination prioritization in Rhode Island.