CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional has administered the first dose of the vaccine to about three hundred frontline workers and independent physicians so far.
The hospital was one of the first in the area to receive the Pfizer vaccine and administer the first dose to healthcare workers a week ago. Hospital officials say they've had to "fine-tune" their vaccine clinic.
The biggest issue was to find people to administer the vaccine. However, they say the vaccine clinic is "running smoothly" so far.
"So, we're trying to move as many people through as possible and as quickly as possible, and again efficiently by having scheduled appointments so that we're not having to waste any vaccine," says Cullman Regional Marketing & Public Relations VP, Lindsey Dossey.
Officials say they say as of now they are also good on vaccine supply.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a plethora of information on how to protect yourself and other from the coronavirus.
The virus can easily spread from person to person, so the CDC recommends you stay at least 6-feet apart from people not in your household. The virus is spread through respiratory droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, breaths or talks, according to the CDC. Because of this, the CDC recommends you wear a cloth facemask when around others and in public.
Additionally, the CDC recommends that you frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Symptoms to look out for include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, a sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC.
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If you suspect you have the coronavirus, you should seek out testing and self-quarantine.
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