COVID-19 vaccines are being made available to the public starting this week.
– The COVID-19 vaccination is a two-dose series. You must schedule an appointment for your second dose 28 days from the day you received your first dose.
– The COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) are not interchangeable. The second dose in the two-dose series must be the same manufacturer/type of vaccine as the first
– Please schedule your second dose of COVID19 vaccine at the same facility you received your first dose.
Mississippi:
The Mississippi Department of Health is rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations statewide starting this week (January 4th).
The first round of vaccines are open to:
– Any healthcare worker, paid or unpaid, exposed directly or indirectly to COVID-19 patients or COVID-19 infectious materials.
– Also, adults age 65 and older and people with pre-existing conditions. Adults in this age group can be vaccinated at any drive-through locations, but must first make an appointment online at CovidVaccine.UMC.EDU or call (877) 978-6453 or 601-965-4071
Louisiana:
COVID-19 vaccine that will be available at approximately 100 pharmacies across the state of Louisiana. They are currently available for:
– People 70 years old and above
– Ambulatory/outpatient care personnel
– People being treated for end stage renal disease (patients on dialysis)
– Schools of allied health students/residents/staff
– Home agency patients and personnel
Patients must contact a participating pharmacy and make an appointment at the pharmacy. Patients who arrive without an appointment will not be vaccinated. Vaccinations are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
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