When it Seems Like Everyone Got the COVID-19 Vaccine Besides You…
By Kerianne Lawson, Chief Programs Officer, Beach Cities Health District Vaccine envy, FOMO (fear of missing out) or plain jealousy. Wondering if that person who posted their vaccination selfie on social media was really eligible or if they jumped the line. Wanting your dose but feeling guilty about the equity and wondering if you are taking a dose from someone who is more at risk than you are. With limited vaccine supply, vaccine distribution has been phased across populations. Other counties, states and countries are at different places in their vaccine rollout. Here in Los Angeles County, the COVID-19 vaccine is currently limited to individuals in Phase 1A and 1B. This includes healthcare workers, staff and residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, residents 65+, people who live or work in congregate living spaces, people with serious health conditions/disabilities and persons who work in the following sectors: food and agriculture, education and childcare, emergency services and first responders, janitorial, custodial and maintenance services, and transportation and logistics. You might be looking at the long list of eligibility, noticing you are not on it…
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