Vaccine sites feel ripple effects of second dose scheduling troubles

“Given, our limited vaccine doses, the Swedish Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Seattle University made the tough decision to prioritize its second dose vaccine supply for individuals who received their first dose at the clinic. After recently receiving an influx of second dose appointments from people who received their first vaccine doses at other clinics, we realized we wouldn’t be able to honor the second dose commitment made to those we gave first doses to unless we freed up appointment slots or received more doses,” said Swedish in a statement to KIRO 7 Wednesday. “We recognize this state-wide vaccination process has not been without challenges and we apologize for any inconveniences this scheduling matter has caused. The Swedish vaccine team is working with the state to acquire additional doses so we can hopefully keep all our existing appointments, even though some may not have received a first dose at our clinic.”