A VERY rough analysis to discuss the challenges of vaccine deployment. Lets assume that April 1st would be the release date of the vaccine. Let& #39;s also assume the following estimated figures below and we& #39;re using JUST pharmacies as a point for vaccines distribution: (1/5)

Assuming we have ALL pharmacies stocked up/supplied/staffed, we could technically administer 1,760,000 vaccines per day. If this rate could be maintained, it would be around 131 days until 70% of the US would be immunized (when herd immunity might be achieved). (2/5)

That means it wouldn& #39;t be until AUGUST when we can safely say that herd immunity is achieved and things can start to shift back to normal operations. BUT. These are ideal circumstances and doesn& #39;t even include the possibility of booster shots needed. (3/5)

In general, this thread is mainly to communicate the necessity of scaling up resources (more mobile clinics that are properly stocked/staffed), public education on vaccines, not ignoring vulnerable populations, etc; We will be in this for most of 2021. (4/5)

I& #39;ve stressed this to my community and to others that we will need to continue wearing masks/social distance for the forseeable future. A vaccine being released is not a golden key to let the flood gates open for full openings. (5/5)