UArizona to Serve as COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Site

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UArizona to Serve as COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution SiteThe university will help administer shots as Pima County moves into Phase 1B of its vaccination plan.
Alexis Blue
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The University of Arizona in December established a"freezer farm" capable of storing more than 1 million doses of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Soon, the university will serve as a point of distribution for vaccinating people in Phase 1B of Pima County's vaccine plan.
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Associate Vice President, University [e-mail]520-621-1951509-570-4610The University of Arizona will serve as a point of distribution for COVID-19 vaccinations in Pima County beginning Jan. 22.According to the Pima County Health Department, the university will aid with vaccinations for priority populations in Phase 1B of the county ' s vaccine plan, which includes people 75 and older; education and child care providers at the K-12 and higher education levels; and those working in protective service occupations, including law enforcement, corrections, firefighters and other emergency response staff.Additional information about who is eligible in Phase 1B is available on thePima County Health Department website.  The university has created a V...

Source: The University of Arizona: Health - January 11, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ablue Source Type: research