–According to the recommendation of the local “Vaccine Task Force”, based on the current supply of the vaccine and the risk of serious results from COVID-19, adults aged 75 and over can obtain the COVID-19 vaccination by appointment at one of the two clinics in San Luis Condado de Obispo starting on Monday.
Individuals aged 75 and over are the first group in Phase 1b of the county’s distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine that can begin scheduling vaccination appointments for next week.
“We should allocate our limited vaccine supply based on who is most at risk for serious illness or death from COVID-19,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, county health officer. “Here in SLO County, more than three-quarters of the people who died of COVID-19 were 75 or older. They are more at risk of serious illness or death than other age groups. By allowing them to be vaccinated now, we are all helping to prevent the most serious results. “
While only those aged 75 and over will be the first group in Phase 1b of the county’s vaccine distribution plan, those between the ages of 65 and 74 will be included later as part of Phase 1b vaccinations. SLO County is home to more than 26,000 residents aged 75 and over, but only has enough vaccine next week to vaccinate 4,000 people.
The vaccine clinic at the Paso Robles Event Center (opening Monday) will have up to 400 consultations per day next week, while the vaccine clinic in San Luis Obispo will have up to 750 consultations per day to accommodate those who need their second dose. As more vaccines become available, the county will aim to serve up to 1,000 people a day at each clinic.
The county plans to open an additional vaccination clinic in South County when more vaccine arrives from the state. To enable those aged 75 and over to have access to vaccines in a timely manner, San Luis Obispo County Public Health is asking residents to make appointments only if they meet these criteria.
“Given the expected high demand, we ask that anyone eligible for vaccination who may have taken COVID-19 in the past 90 days, or anyone who may continue to stay at home without visitors, please wait a little longer to register for a consultation, ”said Dr. Borenstein.
Health professionals in Phase 1a are still eligible to be vaccinated and can continue to make appointments. More than 11,000 people in Phase 1a have been vaccinated locally.
Schedule an appointment at www.RecoverSLO.org/VaccineRegistration or by calling the county telephone assistance center at (805) 543-2444, which is now available 7 days a week, from 8 am to 5 pm
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