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Vials, Cold Storage, Staggered Doses: The Challenges Of Vaccine Distribution

2020/11/19
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Consider This from NPR

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Distribution of the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine could be mere months away. But how that distribution will work remains a massive logistical puzzle that is still coming together piece by piece. NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin) reports on how drug companies and the federal government are planning to ship and store vaccines that must remain frozen,) some at temperatures that require special freezers. NPR's Dina Temple-Raston) outlines the federal government's $590 million plan) to avoid shortages of crucial vials and syringes. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.)Email us at [email protected]).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)