CDC Says Holidays To Blame For Vaccination Data Lag

The CDC reports that over 2.5 million people have received the first vaccine dose since December 14th, but the goal of vaccinating 20 million by the end of December is unlikely to be met. The holiday season is cited as a reason for the delay. Dr. Nancy Messonnier from the CDC expects vaccination rates to increase soon. Achieving herd immunity requires 80-85% of the US population to be vaccinated, equating to around 263 million people. The CDC plans to update its vaccine tracker more frequently, potentially moving to daily updates in January.

What was the CDC's goal for the number of Americans to be vaccinated by the end of December?

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 20 million

• 25 million

What reason did officials give for the delay in the vaccination rollout?

• Vaccine shortages

• Lack of public interest

• Holiday season

• Technical issues

Who is Dr. Nancy Messonnier?

• A healthcare worker

• A government official

• A CDC department leader

• A vaccine manufacturer

What percentage of the US population needs to be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity?

• 50 to 55%

• 60 to 65%

• 70 to 75%

• 80 to 85%

How often does the CDC plan to update its vaccine tracker starting January?

• Twice a week

• Once a week

• Daily

• Monthly