Siouxland District Health (IA) Vaccinates County ’ s Rural EMS Providers

Nick Hytrek Sioux City Journal, Iowa (MCT) CLIMBING HILL, Iowa. — Some of rural Woodbury County’s first responders took part Wednesday in the Siouxland District Health Department’s first COVID-19 vaccination clinic. About 100 paramedics and EMTs who serve towns outside of Sioux City received their first dose of the vaccine at the Woodbury County Emergency Services building. Jerry Kelley was one of the first, and said he had mixed feelings about the vaccine. “I know there are a lot of rumors going around, there may be side effects to them,” said Kelley, a Woodbury County Emergency Services paramedic. Every ambulance call can be a potential exposure to the virus for rescue squad members. Kelley, of Sioux City, said he transports probably two COVID-positive patients every shift. “You never know when you’re going to be around it,” said Kelley, who added that he’s had the illness himself. The clinic, which was offered by scheduled appointments only, is the latest round of vaccinations of people in the Phase 1A priority group, which includes doctors, nurses and other health care providers. Siouxland District Health Department deputy director Tyler Brock said Wednesday’s vaccinations were the first the health department had administered in a clinic setting. An estimated 2,000 vaccinations have been administered in Sioux City’s&n...
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