https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations

Oklahoma Numbers. 381,375 doses distributed to the state. 157,843 first time vaccinations administered.

https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations

Oklahoma Numbers. 381,375 doses distributed to the state. 157,843 first time vaccinations administered.

10 days ago it was 180,000 received. 58,000 used.
The week after that it was 297,000 received 103,000 used.

As of today we are number 10 in administered per 100k. Good news.

https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations

Oklahoma Numbers. 381,375 doses distributed to the state. 157,843 first time vaccinations administered.

Just a note on this: we report dose distribution on Tuesday. These numbers were just updated about 1 hour ago. Prior to the update, it was 310,000 doses distributed and 154,000 administered. So, CDC distributed another 71k doses, but our administration data is lagging. We are vaccinating approximately 13,500 people per day, though the update today only showed ~3k. The 13,500 people per day should accelerate and we will likely hit 500k vaccinated by the end of the month or first week of February, assuming dose availability.

Edit/Note: If the FDA would authorize the AstraZeneca vaccine today, supply issues would likely disappear. Millions of AZ doses are ready in Baltimore.

We are vaccinating approximately 13,500 people per day, though the update today only showed ~3k. [

Where is the daily vaccination number reported?

Where is the daily vaccination number reported?

I'm using this site.

https://covid19-projections.com/infections/us-ok

The 13,500 is the 7 day average of vaccinations. I'm expecting that average to hit 20,000 a day quickly. This is all very good news for now. We should see new infections--and most importantly hospitalizations--start a persistent downward trend in the next two to three weeks.

Not to beat a vaccine hesitancy horse here, but we need to keep demand going. Once that downward trend happens, people are going to start getting (even more) complacent and lax about precautions, including starting to perniciously think that they can delay getting the vaccine.

Oklahoma is doing pretty good. Colorado has issued 187k first doses, not much more than OK's 157k (mentioned upthread). Colorado has 2 million more people.

A long way to go, regardless. Hopefully this can speed up.

I'm using this site.

https://covid19-projections.com/infections/us-ok

The 13,500 is the 7 day average of vaccinations. I'm expecting that average to hit 20,000 a day quickly. This is all very good news for now. We should see new infections--and most importantly hospitalizations--start a persistent downward trend in the next two to three weeks.

Not to beat a vaccine hesitancy horse here, but we need to keep demand going. Once that downward trend happens, people are going to start getting (even more) complacent and lax about precautions, including starting to perniciously think that they can delay getting the vaccine.

Thanks for the link.

And, yes, messaging will be key the next few months. We blew the messaging in the middle game. This is the beginning of the end game and hopefully we can everyone on board this time.

I saw where the Federal government is now telling states not to hold back the vaccine for the 2nd dose to get more people the fist dose sooner.

when do they post new sign ups? is it 9am or noon?

when do they post new sign ups? is it 9am or noon?

I would check hourly on Wednesdays and Thursdays

I would check hourly on Wednesdays and Thursdays
That's the way I understood what was on the channel 9 crawler this morning.

Sounds like Oklahoma's weekly dosing is gonna double soon thanks to the new regulations about not holding second doses back, with expansion starting as early as next week (https://oklahoman.com/article/5680267/oklahomas-covid-19-vaccine-supply-could-double-in-coming-weeks)


Federal changes to COVID-19 vaccine distribution could soon boost the amount of doses Oklahoma receives on a weekly basis.

Oklahoma is slated to receive 48,475 doses next week, but that number could double as soon as the following week when the federal government starts shipping first and second doses to states simultaneously.

Like other states, demand for COVID-19 vaccines in Oklahoma currently exceeds the state's weekly supply, leaving some residents impatient and frustrated as they desperately try to track down shots.

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced the federal government will begin releasing all available vaccines, instead of holding back doses for scheduled second shots. The change comes after President-elect Joe Biden indicated he would change vaccine distribution upon taking office.

Federal officials had been holding onto second vaccine doses to ensure people got both shots in the two-dose regimen, but say that increased vaccine manufacturing will ensure Americans receive both shots.

“This updated plan means vaccine doses will be available at a level that they haven’t been so far,” said Keith Reed, Oklahoma's deputy commissioner of health.

Increased supply means county health departments could hold more mass vaccination clinics and the state could spread doses across more distributors. With 1,367 pandemic partners signed up to distribute vaccines, the state could soon start directing doses to primary care doctors, pharmacies and community health centers, Reed said.

In two weeks, the federal government also plans to change vaccine allocation to be based on how quickly states are administering doses. In other words, states that are administering vaccines quickly could start receiving more doses.

Sounds like Oklahoma's weekly dosing is gonna double soon thanks to the new regulations about not holding second doses back, with expansion starting as early as next week (https://oklahoman.com/article/5680267/oklahomas-covid-19-vaccine-supply-could-double-in-coming-weeks)

Well if they get 100k per week in people's arm then we are looking at around 30 weeks to get all of Oklahoma. Wild that 100k seems like a lot per week but we are really going to have to ramp this up even more.

Well if they get 100k per week in people's arm then we are looking at around 30 weeks to get all of Oklahoma. Wild that 100k seems like a lot per week but we are really going to have to ramp this up even more.
30 weeks is assuming 100% participation. The real time frame will depend on the number of people that actually get the vaccine.

Yeah we need 60-70% of folks to get vaccinated to hit herd immunity, and I wouldn't be surprised if after about 45-50% we start to have problems finding people to actually take the shot. I just hope we can start getting teachers systematically vaccinated in a short timeframe so schools can go back to in-person.

If we would authorize the AstraZeneca vaccine and Johnson and Johnson receives authorization for their one-dose shot in mid February, we could effectively end the pandemic in 10-12 weeks. Assuming enough uptake, of course.

My mom has lost the email she received that said she was eligible to be vaccinated and had a link to view/schedule upcoming appointments. Is that link user specific? If not, could someone share that so I can pass it along to her?

I got my shot today. I received a card with Moderna as my vaccine and that I would have to register to get the second dose after 2-16-2021. A full month. Also, they said I could register at any Pod I wanted. Do not have to stay with the same location.
Absolutely no side effects at this point and I got it at 11:47 am today. So over 4 and a half hours.

My mom has lost the email she received that said she was eligible to be vaccinated and had a link to view/schedule upcoming appointments. Is that link user specific? If not, could someone share that so I can pass it along to her?

I believe it is user specific only because I checked in and input the birth date wrong. It told me it did not match the birth date on file. You might try calling 211?

I believe it is user specific only because I checked in and input the birth date wrong. It told me it did not match the birth date on file. You might try calling 211?
Thanks I'll try that!

Well if they get 100k per week in people's arm then we are looking at around 30 weeks to get all of Oklahoma. Wild that 100k seems like a lot per week but we are really going to have to ramp this up even more.

I'm not sure what population numbers you are using but according to my googler there are 2,558,294 people over 18 in Oklahoma. It takes two shots a person. That's 51 weeks to get 100%. So 75% willing by Octoberish? Just in time to start all over again maybe.

I got my shot today. I received a card with Moderna as my vaccine and that I would have to register to get the second dose after 2-16-2021. A full month. Also, they said I could register at any Pod I wanted. Do not have to stay with the same location.
Absolutely no side effects at this point and I got it at 11:47 am today. So over 4 and a half hours.

Good! All my doctor friends didn't have any real pain after the first shot but the second one kinda kicked their butts. Just a little fatigue and had to take some Tylenol. Normal reactions though as the body learned to fight it off.

I'm not sure what population numbers you are using but according to my googler there are 2,558,294 people over 18 in Oklahoma. It takes two shots a person. That's 51 weeks to get 100%. So 75% willing by Octoberish? Just in time to start all over again maybe.

I guessed at 3 million being the population and I really only count as one dose being done. Most of the manufacturers are saying they will have 100 million doses by June so this should ramp up quick. I expect everyone who wants a vaccine will have one by June.

I guessed at 3 million being the population and I really only count as one dose being done. Most of the manufacturers are saying they will have 100 million doses by June so this should ramp up quick. I expect everyone who wants a vaccine will have one by June.

That's my guess, but yes, only if it ramps up a lot more, a lot fewer elect to get a vaccination or both. You have to consider both doses in projections because they are giving them, they require vaccine, staff and facilities, and they are being counted in the numbers AFAIK.

Will do, thanks for the tip. Going to keep our slots booked, and maybe just call that week. Have a friend who is scheduled for Tuesday, so we'll see what happens with him also.

Was your friend able to get the 2nd dose in Medford on Tuesday? Or were they only serving people who received the 1st dose in Medford?

i registered today and received my confirmation email within 15 minutes... it'll be a while till my group is up. i think i'm after the phase that includes mannequins and household pets.

My grandparents got vaccinated yesterday, and I couldn't be happier. It will take about a month before they're at that 95% efficacy given the booster and 2 week wait after that. I'm in phase 3 so it will be a bit. My wife is breastfeeding so they put her in phase 4...didn't know there was a phase 4 lol.

Well bad news. Turns out there is no stock being held back as was said. They have been taking right off the line for two weeks now. So our stock will stay flat as of now. Sucks we thought it might double.

https://t.co/vcbAiZBS1E

Why can't the Bennett Center at the fairgrounds be used as a vaccination site?

If we would authorize the AstraZeneca vaccine and Johnson and Johnson receives authorization for their one-dose shot in mid February, we could effectively end the pandemic in 10-12 weeks. Assuming enough uptake, of course.

Pretty sure that I read both of those companies’ vaccines have much lower efficacy than others.

Pretty sure that I read both of those companies’ vaccines have much lower efficacy than others.

You haven't read anything about J&J's efficacy because the data from the phase 3 hasn't been released yet. We are expecting that data at the end of the month.

For AstraZeneca, there was confusion about the data due to a dosing mistake in the trials, but closer review of the data shows very high efficacy.

Uhg https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/01/15/trump-vaccine-reserve-used-up/

You haven't read anything about J&J's efficacy because the data from the phase 3 hasn't been released yet. We are expecting that data at the end of the month.

For AstraZeneca, there was confusion about the data due to a dosing mistake in the trials, but closer review of the data shows very high efficacy.

You're right, J&J's ph3 isn't complete. But based on their early data, they're aiming for 60-70% efficacy. As for AZN, after that dosing mishap was acknowledged, their efficacy was still on average 70%. Both do have the supply chain advantages that Pfizer and Moderna do not, but I definitely prefer as vaccine with 90%+ efficacy.

You're right, J&J's ph3 isn't complete. But based on their early data, they're aiming for 60-70% efficacy. As for AZN, after that dosing mishap was acknowledged, their efficacy was still on average 70%. Both do have the supply chain advantages that Pfizer and Moderna do not, but I definitely prefer as vaccine with 90%+ efficacy.

Definitely would love to have 90% efficacy, but 70% is a *very* good response. Also, even with 70% efficacy, not a single person who received the vaccine ended up hospitalized, which is fantastic.

Oklahoma has approx 450,000 registered on the portal and 200,000 doses have been given. Not great but considering that many people didn't expect a vaccine until spring it's better than that.

Why can't the Bennett Center at the fairgrounds be used as a vaccination site?

They could but, based on this, lack of vaccination sites doesn't appear to be the problem at this point in time.
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-vaccine-updates-01-15-21/h_700d1390e79ef2a34f3d30ccf0fb4dd3

What a cluster****, A lack of communication from the federal government and the states resulted in pointless finger pointing over the slow rate of immunizations. It has always been about a lack of supply.

Oklahoma has approx 450,000 registered on the portal and 200,000 doses have been given. Not great but considering that many people didn't expect a vaccine until spring it's better than that.

The recent decline in the rate of hospitalizations provides some help that at least the first dose that went LTC residents is starting to improve outcomes and reduce hospitalizations. The case rate hasn't really fell yet.

Well bad news. Turns out there is no stock being held back as was said. They have been taking right off the line for two weeks now. So our stock will stay flat as of now. Sucks we thought it might double.

https://t.co/vcbAiZBS1E

This just has all the feels of (hopefully) the last wretched lie of this administration. I'm sure there will be other IEDs lying in wait.

What a disgraceful time in history. Never thought I would ever witness anything like this in America.

Recap: mom didn't get the vaccine in Dec because my family decided against it.

Now: a few residents where she is contracted COVID and at least one died so my family reconsidered. She got the first dose today.

I got my shot yesterday in Ponca City. It was a very organized system. When I drove up and parked, the police gave me the clipboard with a conformation list to fill out. He said as soon I was finished to come on. The police had a table outside for check in. They told me to go on in even though I was 17 minutes prior to my beginning slot time. I went in and checked in at the next desk (turned in form) and did an ID check. They sent me to the other side of the room (basketball gym) where they had 3 nurse stations with 6 nurses. I had 3 nurses waving at me wanting to administer the shot. The next stop was at the door of the waiting room where I was given a card about my vaccine and when to register for the next shot. I then took a seat where they had a lot of chairs social distanced. In 15 minutes I left and the National Guard lady sanitized my chair with a spray bottle. Total time spent was about 25 minutes.

Anybody on here up to date on the vaccine research? Have they done any studies yet as to whether you can still get and transmit the virus after vaccination? Hoping we can have an answer for that sooner rather than later so we know when we can stop wearing masks so much...not that they really bother me or anything...

I have read that you can still transmit the virus, even if the vaccine protects you against it. It can essentially make you an asymptomatic carrier. I am not sure how long you can transmit, I would guess the window would be much shorter.

I believe that *none* of the vaccines prevent you from getting and/or transmitting the virus, their main purpose is to lessen the symptoms so you don't get seriously ill and/or die if you're vaccinated.

Also, even with 70% efficacy, not a single person who received the vaccine ended up hospitalized, which is fantastic.

Yes, this is very important. A big issue with the mRNA vaccines is that they’re a newer technology and we don’t know long term effects. Now it’s really scary to hear about the 25+ elderly people in Norway that died after getting the Pfizer vaccine. Moderna is the one I think is getting more of the distribution around here, my parents included. Has me slightly concerned.

There is more thorough study going on. The 23 were frail patients in their 80s.

There is more thorough study going on. The 23 were frail patients in their 80s.

Yup, the deaths aren't directly linked to the vaccine. But looks like there are 33 deaths in Norway now, with some in their 70s. Also some deaths in Germany after taking Pfizer/BioNtech's vaccine. Maybe 70% efficacy with the other traditional vaccines is a better option after all?

Oklahoma City Public School teachers are going to start getting their vaccines on Feb. 12th.

Oklahoma City Public School teachers are going to start getting their vaccines on Feb. 12th.

Just OKCPS or other educators too?

Are they skipping the group with comorbid issues in Phase 2 or adding them at the same time they do teachers? Source of this information?

Just OKCPS or other educators too?

So far that is just from the OKCPS Superintendent. https://twitter.com/KOCOShelby/status/1351558795143557121?s=20

Are they skipping the group with comorbid issues in Phase 2 or adding them at the same time they do teachers? Source of this information?

No group is skipped. They are all in phase 2. This is just information from the SI of OKCPS https://twitter.com/KOCOShelby/status/1351558795143557121?s=20

Sounds like the chokepoint is at the federal level. Hopefully competent leadership there starting tomorrow will open up more doses

From https://twitter.com/WILLIAMCRUM/status/1351556818850492419


Public health official says #OKC County Health Department could “distribute four to five times the vaccine available now.” Supply problems are at federal source; OCCHD sought 25,000 doses last week & only received 6,000.

Based on that news and previous stories I gather the schools made a deal to get their own vaccinated apart from other manpower resources. Phase 2 is 5 groups. 3 of those are eligible now. Teachers and people with comorbid issues are what remains. IIRC, when I added up numbers on the state’s website for each group, Phase 1 and 2 combined were 650,000 people. That’s 1,300,000 doses required to give two shots. We have 400,000 in hand per of the CDC today, with 200,000 administered. It seems possible in a month they could be starting the remainder of people in Phase 2.

There are several studies coming out of Israel right now that are pretty fascinating. They have vaccinated about 30% of their population. Granted, most of their studies have small sample sizes which would suggest that you should interpret with caution; however, it’s better than nothing at this point.

They have found

1: 6% of 189,000 people tested positive for covid after the first injection.
2: 69 people have tested positive after both jabs; however, this isn’t surprising. As long as it helps with symptoms.
3. A single jab with the Pfizer shot reduces risk only 30-60%
4. Both Pfizer jabs protected 98 out of 100 people.

I’m on my phone so can’t link the article. It sounds like the British variant is spreading so quickly and the first Pfizer shot is more ineffective than they thought for protection, that it’s hurting their ability to beat back the virus. Get BOTH shots!!

Based on that news and previous stories I gather the schools made a deal to get their own vaccinated apart from other manpower resources. Phase 2 is 5 groups. 3 of those are eligible now. Teachers and people with comorbid issues are what remains. IIRC, when I added up numbers on the state’s website for each group, Phase 1 and 2 combined were 650,000 people. That’s 1,300,000 doses required to give two shots. We have 400,000 in hand per of the CDC today, with 200,000 administered. It seems possible in a month they could be starting the remainder of people in Phase 2.

They have not scheduled all those who registered that are in the first two sub groups.
My 67 year old wife with asthma, cancer, and hyper tension has still not been given the link to register. She pre registered on Jan. 8.
I'm hoping when the DPAA is activated the vaccine supply will increase.

Honestly I am proud of Oklahoma for at least being in the top half of vaccine administration. They are doing this with limited staff through agencies that have been under-funded (like all services in OK) for decades. All while the pandemic grows and they get bad information from the federal level they have to deal with. I hope we can keep this up and I was glad to say they think they can vaccinate people at an even faster rate if they had the doses.

There are several studies coming out of Israel right now that are pretty fascinating. They have vaccinated about 30% of their population. Granted, most of their studies have small sample sizes which would suggest that you should interpret with caution; however, it’s better than nothing at this point.

They have found

1: 6% of 189,000 people tested positive for covid after the first injection.
2: 69 people have tested positive after both jabs; however, this isn’t surprising. As long as it helps with symptoms.
3. A single jab with the Pfizer shot reduces risk only 30-60%
4. Both Pfizer jabs protected 98 out of 100 people.

I’m on my phone so can’t link the article. It sounds like the British variant is spreading so quickly and the first Pfizer shot is more ineffective than they thought for protection, that it’s hurting their ability to beat back the virus. Get BOTH shots!!

Important to point out that getting COVID-19 after the vaccine is not the same as getting severely sick/dying, which the vaccines seem to almost completely end. This messaging is really important. These vaccines are literally saving lives and everyone should be ecstatic about the results.

As this article points out, we've really been underselling that the vaccines are literal lifesavers when discussing them. (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/18/briefing/donald-trump-pardon-phil-spector-coronavirus-deaths.html)


The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are “essentially 100 percent effective against serious disease,” Dr. Paul Offit, the director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, said. “It’s ridiculously encouraging.”

They have not scheduled all those who registered that are in the first two sub groups.
My 67 year old wife with asthma, cancer, and hyper tension has still not been given the link to register. She pre registered on Jan. 8.
I'm hoping when the DPAA is activated the vaccine supply will increase.

I know. There are people in Phase 1 who haven't been able to schedule for one reason or another. It does make sense that when they get close to finishing up a group they would open up other groups to keep appoimments fully booked. The devil in the details.

I went back and looked up the numbers. Unfortunately in their plan they grouped the population count of 65+ with those who have comorbidities. They have only allowed people over 65+ from that group so we don't have access to an actual estimated number of people who are eligible. But here is a recap of how it breaks down.

Phase 1...157,900
Phase 2...817,300
Phase 3...1,500,000
Phase 4...555,200
Total 3,030,400

Breaking down Phase 2
First Responders...5,000
Subset of Healthcare Workers not in Phase 1...67,000
65+ and people with comorbidities...635,000 (Google says the Oklahoma Population 65 and over is 455,950. There would be some overlap of that population in other groups in Phase 1 and 2.)
Teachers and staff in Pre-K-12 schools and educational settings...89,000
Workers and persons living or working in congregate settings...19,300.00
Public health staff supporting front line efforts...2,000

People currently eligible who may or may not have had a vaccine dose, and who may or may not be able to get an appointment is 685,000 plus or minus.

Add in the teachers, those with comorbidities and the rest of Phase 2, (Phase 1 and 2 totals combined) the total will be 975,200

Stats from here: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/covid19/documents/vaccine/COVID-19%20Vaccine%20Priority%20Population%20Framework%2 0for%20Oklahoma%20-%2012-10-20.pdf

We just received word today that my independent living facility (formerly Edmond Mansions, now Silver Elm) will be visited by a group on Saturday, January 30th to administer the vaccine for anyone that wants it. I think that's a good sign, I'm in the age group (77) that was next on the list. We are actually limited to age 55 or older unless you have a disability. Just thought I would mention it for those of you that have relatives in a place like mine that help is on the way.
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