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Four Ways to Fix the Vaccine Rollout
New York Times |
Bob Wachter co-wrote an op-ed in the New York Times making the case for a more equitable vaccine roll-out by vaccinating older people first, then using a lottery system for the rest of the population.
Vaccine Rollout’s Next Challenge: Deciding Who Gets Their Shot Next
KALW |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on KALW discussing the vaccine roll-out and ways to make it smoother and more equitable.
Researchers Suggest Prioritizing First Dose Of Covid-19 Vaccine For All — But FDA Not On Board Yet
Forbes |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a Forbes article supporting the idea of delaying the second dose of the vaccine so that more people have at least some level of protection against Covid-19.
Election Day in America: Georgia Senate Runoffs - Dr. Wachter
CNN |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on CNN discussing overcrowded hospitals, the uptick of Covid cases, and the vaccine rollout.
Covid vaccine distribution in the Bay Area: Here’s what you need to know
San Francisco Chronicle |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the SF Chronicle suggesting people who have gotten their first dose to defer their second shot until more doses are available.
When Will Vaccines Eradicate the American Pandemic?
The Open Mind Podcast |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on The Open Mind discussing the impact of emerging Covid-19 vaccines.
Here's the costume that may have infected 44 people and killed one at San Jose Kaiser
SF Gate |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the SF Gate about an outbreak at a San Jose Kaiser where a costume may have spread droplets through the air.
Debate grows over delaying second vaccine doses
KCBS Radio |
Bob Wachter was quoted on KCBS radio about changing the strategy of Covid-19 vaccine rollout to get more people vaccinated.
In Europe, more countries delay second vaccine doses or mull plans to do so.
New York Times |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the New York Times regarding the second Covid vaccine delay, describing how anchoring bias is one of the biggest mistakes that can be made in medicine.
U.S. vaccine rollout remains sluggish, as new coronavirus strain spreads
PBS |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on PBS News Hour (3:42) discussing the vaccine rollout, and why he thinks the U.S. should delay a second round of Covid doses.
What the San Francisco Bay Area Can Teach Us About Fighting a Pandemic
The New Yorker |
Alicia Fernández, Diane Havlir, Carina Marquez, and Bob Wachter were featured in The New Yorker regarding the Bay Area’s pandemic response and what lessons can be learned from it.
Kaiser employee dies after San Jose ER outbreak possibly tied to Christmas costume
San Francisco Chronicle |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Chronicle about the San Jose Kaiser ER outbreak, explaining how droplets may have spread from an inflatable costume.
It's time to consider delaying the second dose of coronavirus vaccine
Washington Post |
Bob Wachter wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post advocating to delay the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine so more people can receive some degree of protection from a single immunization.
As Rollout Falters, Scientists Debate New Vaccination Tactics
New York Times |
Phyllis Tien and Bob Wachter were quoted in the New York Times weighing in on the strategy to delay the second dose of vaccine.
Grim start to 2021 as both S.F. and California set coronavirus records
San Francisco Chronicle |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Chronicle expressing his concern for ICU capacity and the inability to treat everyone if a hospital is overwhelmed.