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Some Californians can't get vaccine despite surge in supply

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Motorists are inside their vehicles as they wait their turn to be inoculated with a COVID-19 vaccine at the California State University, Los Angeles campus in Los Angeles, Thursday, April 8, 2021. The mass vaccination site at California State University, Los Angeles announced it would take adults on a walk-up basis because of excess appointments. By Thursday the site was turning people away because of demand. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Just a few weeks ago, California was struggling to meet the demand for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Now the state is swimming in supply but some people, especially the home-bound are struggling to receive the shots.

A San Francisco Bay Area doctor says he's pleading for doses to inoculate older patients who can’t make appointments online.

Health experts say going forward, it will take more effort to reach the unvaccinated. The group includes people unable to leave their homes or who can’t miss work.

Counties, cities, and providers nationwide are turning to paramedics to deliver in-home shots or arrange transportation to vaccination sites.

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