COVID-19 Vaccine Shortages Plague New Hampshire Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities

Nursing homes in New Hampshire are struggling to obtain an adequate supply of the new COVID-19 vaccine for their residents, as long-term care pharmacies are facing shortages. This shortage has led to a situation where nursing homes are left to fend for themselves in obtaining vaccine supply, with some facilities resorting to desperate measures. The president of the New Hampshire Health Care Association expressed concerns about the lack of priority given to this issue by the federal government. While nursing homes have the capacity to administer the shots, the primary challenge lies in acquiring the necessary supply. As a result, some nursing homes are advising loved ones to take residents to area pharmacies for vaccination.