SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – San Diego County authorities announced on Saturday that COVID-19 vaccines will now be available to people 65 and older.
The state of California authorized immediate access to COVID-19 vaccines for all residents age 65 and older last week, following new federal government guidelines.
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However, county officials said at the time that they could not provide vaccines for the entire age group due to limited vaccine supplies. San Diego County Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten said, they hoped to start vaccinating 65 or more by the end of January.
“As I indicated a few weeks ago, the county predicted the expansion of eligibility for individuals 65 years of age or older in the week of January 25 as part of the continued focus on those most at risk,” said Dr. Wilma J. Wooten. “With a number of health providers now vaccinating in the age group, and UC San Diego Super Health Station having a surplus of consultations, the decision was made on Saturday afternoon.”
The expanded requirements will be in place at the vaccine “super station” in downtown San Diego and elsewhere in the county where coronavirus vaccines are being administered. Appointments are still required and vaccines are available based on the offer.
Healthcare professionals (Phase 1A / All levels) and San Diegans aged 65 and over (Phase 1B, Level 1) can make appointments to receive vaccines and are the only groups who can visit a vaccination site.
For more information about the county’s vaccination plan, including levels, locations and other eligibility requirements, click here.
Vaccination reservations can be made at vaccinationsuperstationsd.com.