COVID vaccine approved for use of emergency services

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have approved two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency services use, with some states already receiving does, according to the National Volunteer Fire Council.

Bob Guthrie, a NVFC director and a volunteer firefighter said in a statement on the NVFC website: “I received my first dose of the Moderna vaccination on December 30. On December 4, members of my department were asked if they wanted the vaccine.

“On December 9, a signup process was initiated via email for those of us who had expressed interest in taking the vaccine. That list was submitted to the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital, which contacted us directly to schedule appointments to be vaccinated. The process was the same for paid and volunteer members in my department.”

Some states in the U.S are prioritising vaccine to emergency responders who provide EMS. As well as being prioritised, first responders are being called upon to help administer the vaccine.

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