Fort Dodge, Iowa — An infectious disease specialist in Fort Dodge says to hit the goal of herd immunity against COVID, vaccination rates must increase in Iowa and Dr. Megan Srinivas says creativity may be the key.
A chance to win a million-dollar lottery prize has significantly boosted the COVID vaccination rate in Ohio. Dr. Leyla Best, an infectious disease specialist with UnityPoint, says one-on-one discussions with patients are key to addressing myths about the vaccines.
Best says this has been a difficult year for everyone and it’s important for physicians to be available for their patients to answer questions. About 43 percent of Iowans are fully vaccinated. Both Best and Srinivas specialize in health care outreach to rural areas. The two doctors made their comments during a recent appearance on Iowa PBS.
