7 in 10 older Americans have had at least one dose of a COVID vaccine

Seven out of 10 people across the U.S. ages 65 and older — totaling 38 million — have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Why it matters: Older adults are among the most vulnerable to the virus and those in long-term care facilities have been recommended for priority vaccinations.

By the numbers:

• Close to 44% — 24 million — of the 65 and older population has been fully vaccinated.
• Across the U.S., about 26% of the total population — roughly 85 million people — have received at least one dose.
• Nationally, about 14% — 46 million people — have been fully vaccinated.

Among those who are fully vaccinated:

• Roughly 23 million people have received the Pfizer-BioNTech two-dose shot.
• Meanwhile, just under 21 million received Moderna's vaccine.
• Approximately 2.6 million people have been inoculated with Johnson & Johnson's single dose.

Globally, the U.S. is sixth in terms of percentage of the population that is fully vaccinated, according to the New York Times world tracker.

• Israel is first at 52%.

What to watch via Axios' Marisa Fernandez: Health experts anticipate all high-risk Americans to be vaccinated in the next four weeks.