There is a statewide effort to ensure Connecticut residents are returning for their second COVID-19 shot. It comes as parts of the country are starting to see a dip in people returning for their last dose.
Accessibility and convivence are two reasons why Ariza Diaz showed up on Wednesday for the FEMA mobile vaccine clinic in East Hartford.
"I didn't have to drive far so it's awesome, it's a big help," said Diaz. "At first, I was nervous but I think we all have to do it to be safe so it's awesome that they were able to bring it here to us close by,"
Medical and town leaders tell NBC Connecticut they wanted to make the process easy and simple and to ensure people know they can return for their second shot at the same location where they picked up their first.
"We need to make sure that we're reaching populations in these specific areas to get back in here," said Anne Horbatuck, Vice President for Ambulatory Services for UConn Health.