ATLANTA - More than five million Americans have missed out on their second COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC, more than 95 million Americans have been fully vaccinated, representing 28.9% of the total U.S.
population. The agency said the five million people who haven’t received their second dose within the recommended timeframe represent nearly 8% of those who got their first shot of either Pfizer or Moderna’s vaccine, meaning about 92% of people are completing their vaccine.But the agency said it’s not surprising that people have skipped or missed out on getting their second dose."Overall, this increase in missed second doses was expected as eligibility expands to.