San Diego County has announced that residents age 65 and older can now apply for the COVID-19 vaccine at county vaccination sites.
The county says that those who are eligible, must first contact their doctor or medical service provider. If they can’t get a COVID-19 vaccine from their doctor, they can use one of the county’s websites.
Only health professionals and people 65 and older can visit vaccination sites, the county said.
San Diegans residents can make appointments at the Petco Park supersite and elsewhere in the county where the injection is being given. Appointments are mandatory; walk-ups and drive-ups without commitments will be refused.
“As I indicated a few weeks ago, the county anticipated expanding eligibility for individuals 65 years of age or older in the week of January 25 as part of the continued focus on those at greatest risk,” said Dr. Wilma Wooten, public health in the County Police. “With several health providers now vaccinating in the age group, and the UC San Diego Super Health Station having a surplus of consultations, the decision was made this afternoon. Appointments are still required and vaccines are available based on supply. “
Patty Maysent, executive director of UC San Diego Health, tweeted on Saturday that there were 700 vacancies on Petco’s vaccine website.
So far, UC San Diego Health and Scripps Health have been the only ones to expand vaccination on the network to patients age 65 and older.
On Monday, the county approved those 75 and older for vaccination, including those under Tier 1A, who are primarily residents of assisted care facilities and health professionals.
Last week, state public health officials followed the CDC’s guidance, announcing that people 65 and older can now receive the vaccine. But due to a lack of vaccines, the county decided to wait until more resources were made available.
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