COVID-19 vaccines have been distributed to at least 16 locations in Oklahoma. More than 2,200 Oklahomans have already been vaccinated.
The number of people vaccinated is likely to be low because healthcare providers have 24 hours to report completed vaccinations. The State Department of Health plans to periodically report the number of vaccinated Oklahomans.
Reed did not report any severe allergic reactions to the vaccine in Oklahoma.
“There are probably some sore arms and some people who may have experienced other mild side effects,” he said.
Modern vaccine COVID-19
With the possibility of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approving the emergency use authorization for Modern COVID-19 vaccine this weekend, Oklahoma could see its first shipment from the company as soon as possible. like Monday.
Oklahoma officials have said they would expect 66,200 doses of Modern on Dec. 23 and a second shipment of 29,200 doses the following week. More than 30 Oklahoma locations, including some county health departments, are expected to receive Modern vaccines next week.
Unlike the Pfizer vaccine, the Modern vaccine does not require ultra-cold storage.