He underwent endoscopic removal the same day; a routine pre-procedure COVID-19 test came back negative. The next day, going over his discharge instructions, I asked if he was vaccinated against COVID-19 yet. I was one of the few doctors in our group exclusively seeing new COVID-19 admissions, yet I did not sign up for either opportunity. I ordered him a dose of his preferred vaccine and provided information on an appointment for his next dose. The federal government estimates that just 62% of adults are fully vaccinated, and 73.3% have gotten their first dose.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 05, 2022 10:13 UTC