Anti-Vaccination Society of America

Don't Wait to Vaccinate and Armijo Dallas Helps Forge Strategic Partnership to Provide COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Assistance to Dallas' Highest Risk Areas

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

The organizations have partnered to align private sector funding with on-the-ground efforts in an unprecedented move in the Dallas vaccination registration landscape.

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  • The organizations have partnered to align private sector funding with on-the-ground efforts in an unprecedented move in the Dallas vaccination registration landscape.
  • "We are raising money to make a real difference," says Mina Raj, Chief Operating Officer of Don't Wait to Vaccinate.
  • "We are thrilled to have Ms. Cannon join our team as Executive Director and look forward to our collaboration in providing the city with a mobile vaccination registration unit and trained staff.
  • Under Ms. Cannon's direction, Don't Wait to Vaccinate will begin immediate execution of a 90-day strategic plan to materially increase vaccination registration rates in the highest risk areas of the city.

Lyft Urges Vaccination Officials to Allow Access for Mobility-Challenged at Drive Through Vaccination Sites

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Friday, January 22, 2021

President Bidens plan to accelerate vaccination efforts will hinge on access to vaccination sites for millions of Americans.

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  • President Bidens plan to accelerate vaccination efforts will hinge on access to vaccination sites for millions of Americans.
  • Without addressing transportation challenges for people who do not drive, drive-through only vaccination sites may not be accessible to many high-risk populations.
  • We are already seeing reports of seniors unable to drive long distances over long periods of time facing transportation issues as they attempt to get to mass vaccination sites.
  • Through these partnerships, Lyft provides access to transportation for up to 37 million eligible Medicaid beneficiaries across 14 states and the District of Columbia.

IRIS Releases New Comprehensive How-To Guide for Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The International Respiratory Infections Society (IRIS) is pleased to announce the release of an industry-first, a comprehensive How-To Manual for Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The International Respiratory Infections Society (IRIS) is pleased to announce the release of an industry-first, a comprehensive How-To Manual for Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics.
  • This new text, Planning and Implementing a Drive-Through Vaccination Process: A Complete How-To Manual is a one-stop toolkit for planning, executing, and evaluating all aspects of a drive-through vaccination event.
  • In today's times, the ability to quickly launch organized large-scale vaccination is paramount to ensure community-level public health.
  • Components such as planning logistics, staffing, training, core infection control practices, management and handling of vaccines and vaccination supplies, and emergency response following vaccination are covered.