CVS Pharmacy locations across the Bay Area offered COVID-19 vaccines for the first time Friday, but getting an appointment was a challenge.
The CVS rollout came a day late. Adequate supply was the key issue.
The vaccines are for those age 65 and older, but appointments quickly filled at the 100 or so participating locations, leaving some frustrated.
CVS expects to offer vaccines in 19 Bay Area cities, alongside Rite Aid and Walgreens.
Tracy of Pleasanton told KPIX-5 that he’s anxious for a shot.
"It’s a divide and conquer situation right now," he said. "There’ll be shorter lines, shorter waiting lists. If one place is full they can go to another one."
A vaccination clinic also opened Friday at the long-term parking lot at San Francisco International Airport.
San Mateo County health officials said about 5,500 doses were be available for seniors, but appointments quickly filled, with additional clinics scheduled for February 16 and February 17.
Dr. Anand Chabra with the county health department told KCBS Radio that planning these types of clinics is tough.
"We are all still challenged by sufficient supply as well as advanced notice of supply coming in," he said.
The U.S. rounded up another 200 million extra doses of the vaccine, and Dr. Anthony Fauci said anyone who wants a vaccine should be able to get the shot starting in April.
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