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Monday Sunrise Briefing: Historic rollout and skepticism

The biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history began Sunday with shipments from Pfizer's Portage, Michigan facility to 145 sites around the country. Public health officials acknowledge there’s skepticism about the vaccine due to its speedy development and federal approval, including among health care workers. This initial phase is seen by many as a trust-building exercise. An Associated Press survey found that about half of Americans want to get the vaccine as soon as possible. Another quarter aren't sure, while the remaining quarter say they aren't interested. There’s more distrust among Republicans than Democrats. Each state will prioritize who gets

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