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Health director says second‑dose side effects are common as county vaccination expands
Summary
Washington County Health Director Wes Gray updated commissioners on vaccine distribution efforts, said stronger short‑term side effects after the second shot are normal, and noted local providers such as Walgreens are administering vaccines.
Washington County Health Director Wes Gray briefed the Board of Commissioners on March 1 on COVID‑19 vaccine distribution and expected post‑vaccination effects.
Gray told commissioners that some people experience stronger side effects after the second dose because "the body is ready to fight after they’ve had the first shot and it attacks it but lasts less than 24 hours." Commissioner Ann Keyes said Walgreens has begun administering vaccines and thanked clinic volunteers; Gray said staff will consolidate notices about vaccine events and distribution locations.
The update included praise from commissioners for clinic operations and a request from County Manager Curtis Potter that vaccine event listings be consolidated and widely distributed. No policy changes were adopted at the meeting; the update was informational.
