As a result, many permanent vaccination sites are set to close soon, leaving members of the mobile teams (who change site locations nearly every day) to carry the weight of distributions. So while fewer people are receiving the shot, the responsibilities of these mobile crews – a cohort of nurses, firefighters, team members, and leaders – remain demanding as ever. Many mobile vaccination sites open at 9 a.m. and shut down at 3 p.m., though others do not close until 9 p.m. Mobile sites are crucial in communities that may lack access to vaccine distribution or where people are hesitant to receive the shot. In the experience of Hanna Javier, mobile site lead, immigrants on a working visa may believe that vaccinations count as free healthcare and therefore could revoke their visa.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 11, 2021 14:03 UTC