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UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Information

BeginningJan. 11, adults 65 years of age and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Current COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule (provided by Public Health).


The following informationregarding COVID-19 vaccines is provided by District Two Public Health.

Georgia is currently in Phase 1-A of the COVID-19 Vaccine rollout.This includes the availability of vaccination to the following:

-      Healthcare providers (hospitalstaff, public health clinical staff, EMS and other first responders, longterm care facility staff and urgent care facility staff are examples of peoplewho will be included in this phase) 

Beginning Jan. 11, 2021: Adults 65 years of age and older, lawenforcement and fire personnel will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine(based on vaccine availability).

If any qualifying residents wish to register to receive a vaccine, please click here to visit the District 2 Public Health website.


To provide the vaccine in a safe environment, District 2 Public Health ask everyone to follow these steps:

1. Vaccines are for residents who live or work in the counties that comprise District 2

2. Vaccines will be given by appointment ONLY – Walk-ins will not be accepted

3. We will limit the number of people in enclosed spaces by observing recommended social distances to prevent the spread of illness

4. Come to your appointment as close to the allotted time as possible to reduce the number of people in the waiting area (you may be asked to wait outside or in your car if you are too early)

5. If you have insurance, please bring your card. Insurance will help pay to offset the cost for administering the vaccine.

6. There will be no cost to anyone to get vaccinated. 

7. You should plan to remain for post-vaccination observation for up to 30-minutes

8. Prior to vaccination, review of product-specific safety information and consent will be required

9. Both Moderna and Pfizer vaccine require two-doses – appointments are required for both doses

10. Please understand you will receive the vaccine that is available (Pfizer or Moderna)


 

Residents are encouraged to monitor the District 2 Public Health website and Facebook page for announcementsregarding COVID-19 vaccine availability and testing.

Additional Resources: 

Department of Public Health announcement regarding expansion ofPhase-1A vaccination criteria

Informationregarding the COVID-19 vaccine and the distribution plan for Georgia

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Providers

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