Indiana's front-line health care workers began receiving the state's first shots of Pfizer's vaccine against COVID-19 earlier this month.

Medical professionals across the country are being vaccinated against COVID-19. For Dr. Gabriel Bosslet, a pulmonologist in Indianapolis, it was a day he'll never forget. He spoke with Side Effects Public Media's Carter Barrett, before getting the vaccine -- and just hours after the first dose.

Indiana health officials joined a webinar to discuss COVID-19 vaccination advances and efforts to equitably vaccinate Hoosiers.

About 40,000 Hoosiers will have received the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of Tuesday. But state officials say it will remain a "scarce resource" for a long time.

States began receiving the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week, and more doses will follow. Each state has its own distribution plan, so check with your health department for specific information. Meanwhile, here are answers to some of your general questions about the vaccines.

With some exceptions, Indiana employers can legally require workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19. But, that probably won't happen anytime soon due to several factors including a limited supply.

The new COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out across the country -- a process that will take months. But there were hopeful signs Wednesday at an Indianapolis hospital where some of the first shots were given.

Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana administered its first round of vaccines for health care workers Tuesday morning. However, hospital officials warn the fight against COVID-19 is far from over.

Foam Fabricators began working on its vaccine cooler plan in July for its New Albany plant and 11 other advanced manufacturing facilities.

Parkview Health in northeast Indiana administered some of the first COVID-19 vaccines in the state on Monday. Along with inoculating their own staff, Parkview will serve as a vaccination site for other health care workers in the state as well.