Tag: vaccine hesitancy

Orange County’s Herd Immunity Goal in Question

Health officials in Orange County, Calif. say they’re optimistic 70 percent of eligible residents will be inoculated against COVID-19 by Independence Day. However, it’s unclear whether the county will accomplish its July 4 herd immunity goal. “There’s a lot of talk as to [whether] herd immunity is even possible at this time due to all…


Supervisor’s Attempt to Assuage Vaccine Fears Backfires

An Orange County supervisor’s attempt to dispel COVID-19 vaccine myths backfired when his comments were taken out of context by national media outlets, officials say. During an April 27 Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Don Wagner questioned Orange County Health Care Agency director Clayton Chau on concerns Orange County residents shared about the vaccine. “Is…