CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Residents aged 16 or over can make an appointment today for the COVID-19 vaccine in Montgomery County.
The Montgomery County Health Department, along with other health departments across Tennessee, has expanded its criteria to include 16 years or older, according to a press release from county spokeswoman Michelle Newell.
The Modern vaccine is authorized for people over 18 and Pfizer for people over 16.
“This opens the door for more people to get vaccinated earlier than expected. We are excited to move forward on this important initiative to help our community return to normal day-to-day activities, ”said Montgomery County Health Director Joey Smith.
Numbers being revised
Smith also said today that state data, which continue to show Montgomery behind other vaccination counties, is being updated to show that we are on a par.
“With the numbers now coming from Fort Campbell, we know that at least 25% of our adult population has been vaccinated. This puts us on an equal footing with other counties in Middle Tennessee. We can assume that the numbers are even higher because the 25% does not include the number of vaccinations that were given by local pharmacies through their partnership with the federal government. ”
Residents are reminded to continue wearing a mask, distancing themselves socially and taking the test when exposed or sick.
“It is important to note that we have not had any serious adverse effects reported from a COVID-19 vaccination in Montgomery County,” added Montgomery County Director of Emergency Services, Jimmie Edwards.
How to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Health Department: To register for an online vaccination appointment through the county health department, visit https://covid19.tn.gov/covid-19-vaccines/vaccine-phases/. Click Montgomery County on the map, click “Make an Appointment” to register and then enter the name and contact information to be notified of the date, time and place of the appointment as soon as the vaccine is available.
Individuals who do not have access to the Internet should call 866-442-5301 to make an appointment.
All other pharmacies and clinics: Visit Clarksville Now’s updated list of all locations that offer the vaccine to the public in Montgomery County and how to register at each location.
How to take a COVID-19 test
The free COVID-19 test is offered by the Montgomery County Health Department at Sears’ former location at Governor’s Square Mall, located at 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, Monday through Friday. The drive-thru test is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and self-administered kits are now available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Follow the directions for the drive-up test location.
Three Walgreens locations in Clarksville offer self-administered COVID-19 and drive-thru tests. The location at 2109 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. offers the COVID-19 rapid diagnostic test and locations at 1954 Madison Street and 1460 Fort Campbell Blvd. offer the PCR diagnostic test. To make an appointment at Walgreens, visit the website.