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Half Of U.S. Adults Have Gotten A Vaccine — But Hurdles Remain For Herd Immunity
20 Apr 2021
Today, NPR Health Correspondent Allison Aubrey offers perspective on how to think about the latest coronavirus news. On one hand, half of U.S. adults have been vaccinated and as of this week, everyone 16 years old and up is eligible to be vaccinated. At the same time, the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been paused and many are still hesitant to get vaccinated.Coronavirus on your mind? Email us at [email protected] — with your questions about the latest developments.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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