NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee County health departments are scheduling appointments for people in Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Phase 1 populations and those 75 and older who wish to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
Tennesseans can follow a simple three-step process to find out when they are eligible for vaccination and to register for a vaccination appointment:
1 Find your stage
Tennesseans can find out at what stage of the vaccination plan they are visiting https://covid19.tn.gov/covid-19-vaccines/eligibility/.
two Find the stage in which your municipality is vaccinating
To find out what stage your county is vaccinating, visit https://covid19.tn.gov/covid-19-vaccines/vaccine-phases/.
3 – Sign up for a vaccination appointment
People who are undergoing a vaccination phase in their county can register online at https://covid19.tn.gov/covid-19-vaccines/vaccine-phases/ for an appointment to receive vaccination through their health department. county. Click on your county on the map, then click “Make an appointment” to register. Those who register will be asked to enter their name and contact information to be notified of the date, time and place of the appointment as soon as the vaccine is available.
“We are excited to begin this process to help provide this vital service in the most efficient way possible, while managing the limited and somewhat unpredictable supply of vaccines,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP.
The COVID-19 vaccines currently in use require two doses for the best protection against the virus. People who receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the county health department will be contacted to make an appointment to receive the second dose of the vaccine.
The supply of the COVID-19 vaccine is still limited and Tennessee counties can progress through the COVID-19 vaccination phases at different times, depending on the supply of COVID-19 vaccines. Tennessee County health departments will announce additional opportunities for residents to receive vaccines as vaccine supplies become available and as the county moves to new phases of the vaccination plan.
Those with general questions about COVID-19 can call the COVID-19 Public Information Line at 877-857-2945 or 833-556-2476 between 10 am and 8 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
The TDH reminds all Tennesseans that, in addition to vaccination, wearing a face mask, maintaining social distance and taking the test when exposed or ill are essential to control the pandemic.
The Tennessee Department of Health updated Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan on December 30. COVID-19 vaccines remain limited at this time, and Tennessee’s allocation plan prioritizes those at the highest risk of COVID-19 disease and death. Tennessee’s COVID-19 vaccination plan is available online at www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/cedep/novel-coronavirus/COVID-19_Vaccination_Plan.pdf. Find answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccination at www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/cedep/novel-coronavirus/COVID-19_Vaccine_FAQ.pdf.
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