He was waiting to hear from the public health department in Fresno County about his next meeting for the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
He received the call on Thursday, but in Spanish told him he would not receive the next dose for several months.
“He said dos de Junio, which is June 2, when I was told it would be February 3,” he says.
On Friday, public health officials in Fresno County confirmed that they had been notified of the call notification and identified the problem, adding that patients should continue to follow the second dosing schedule posted on the vaccine’s website.
Brown, however, says that while vaccination has been quick and easy, getting more information about the second dose is a challenge.
“A person who is 75 years old in my cohort should need computer skills, Spanish and the ability to be persistent to get COVID vaccination, which is a matter of life and death,” he says.
Iterim County Health Officer Dr. Rais Vohra says the department’s communications team is working at where people can register for vaccinations.
He says he knows there have been problems and hopes the state’s new Blue Shield partnership to lead the vaccine launch will mean more resources, such as IT support.
“I wish we had a better system. I know it’s frustrating for those trying to reach out. We’re committed to not leaving people behind. We know people are anxious because they got their first dose. I don’t know where to get the second dose from, “he says.
Vohra also says they have started making reservations for the second dose for patients as they are seen for the first dose.
Meanwhile, Brown says he finally has the right information for the next dose, which is next week.
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