Side Effects Provide Concern As Vaccine Numbers Increase

WUGA | By Alexia Ridley

Published May 20, 2021 at 5:04 PM EDT

Almost a third of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the Biden Administration is aiming for 70% of the adult population in the U.S. to have one shot, with 160 million fully vaccinated by July 4^th. Dr. Ross McKinney is the Chief Scientific Officer for the Association of American. He addressed concerns regarding the side effects of the vaccines.

McKinney offered some clarity regarding the CDC’s decision on wearing masks.

One silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic, employees were encouraged to stay home when they felt sick. A move, McKinney says that in combination with wearing masks, and social distancing, drastically cut down on the transmission of the flu this year. For more information, visit VaccineWise.org.

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Alexia Ridley

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!

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