Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
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As adult family homes fall through vaccine system cracks, Seattle and Bellevue fire departments help pull them out
Older adults in Covid-vulnerable living situations were supposed to be at the front of the vaccine line. Instead, people in facilities known as adult family homes are still waiting to get vaccinated.
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Communities of color are doing unpaid work to fix the state’s broken vaccine system
Washington state knew its primary vaccination tool, Phase Finder, would leave some community's ou
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'Do not waste doses.' Leftover Covid-19 vaccine injected into non-priority arms
As of yet, Washington state has only officially made Covid-19 vaccinations available to select demographics, considered most vulnerable to the disease. But at the end of the day, thawed out doses that can't be refrozen are going into whatever arms health care providers can find.
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Having trouble finding a vaccine appointment in Seattle? You’re not alone
This week, people across the region are contending with glitchy websites, full schedules, and an uncertain wait. Getting an appointment is some combination of tech-savvy, fortitude and luck…And even then you can’t be sure to find a dose.
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Mass vaccination sites set up around Seattle: Goal is 45,000 shots per day in state
If Washington state is going to achieve its goal of vaccinating 45,000 people a day against Covid-19, one major hurdle is figuring out how – and where – to inject a massive volume of people.
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State health secretary aims to get most Washingtonians vaccinated by fall classes
Washington State Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah knows the question on many peoples’ mind is: “When am I going to get vaccinated against Covid-19?”
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Seattle Covid vaccine study participants now finding out if they got the real deal
This mother and daughter are two of hundreds in the Seattle-area who are participating in Covid-19 vaccine research trials. They spoke to KUOW about their experiences in the study as it’s moved forward.
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What New Years and Covid vaccines have in common: A fresh start and a chance to reflect
They started rolling out in Washington state around the darkest time of the year. In the weeks ahead we know the days will get lighter – literally – and many hope for the same thing figuratively too.
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'When are we getting vaccinated?' WA senior homes with Covid outbreaks get no response from pharmacies
Many senior living communities were expecting to begin Covid vaccinations next week. But they say they haven't gotten any specific information from CVS and Walgreens, who are to provide the vaccine.
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'The best Christmas present.' Seattle Senior living community gets Covid-19 vaccine
In Seattle’s Madison Park neighborhood, Parkshore was the first retirement community to begin vaccinations against Covid-19 on Monday.