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Peninsula and Hampton Health Districts Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to Priority “Phase 1b”

The Peninsula and Hampton Health Districts recently began closed COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for Phase 1b priority groups. The vaccine supply is still limited, so the health districts are focusing on vaccinating people most at risk for infection and death. In our region, this includes residents 75 years and older and people living in congregate settings. They will also vaccinate front line workers who qualify for 1b while continuing to vaccinate 1a health care providers. Other people who qualify for Phase 1b but are not in priority groups will be added as more vaccines become available and the Health Districts expand their vaccinator pool. If you are over 75 and interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, please complete the survey on the Peninsula Health District website or call 757-594-7496 and leave your information at the prompt. [Note: The survey title says it is for individuals 65 and older. While Gov. Ralph Northam added people 65 and older to Phase 1b, the Peninsula and Hampton Health Districts are focusing on vaccinating people 75 and older at this time due to the limited vaccine supply.] Eligible residents will be contacted in the order in which the calls were received. All vaccination clinics are by appointment only.

People will be required to bring a form of identification such as a driver’s license and a work ID when applicable to verify eligibility. As availability of the vaccine increases, Virginia will move to the other phases in the vaccine response. Phase 1c will include additional essential workers and people 16 and older with underlying medical conditions. The complete definitions of all phases, data and other information, are on VDH’s Vaccine Response website. To

identify which vaccination phase you fall under, take the VDH COVID Vaccine Survey. Virginians who do not fall into priority phases will be offered the COVID-19 vaccine when it is more widely available. Once the vaccine is available to the general public, distribution will be similar to the flu vaccine. People will be able to get the vaccine from a local pharmacy, primary care physician, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)/free clinic, a local health

department or other clinic that is participating as a COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider. To learn more about the vaccine, visit the VDH website. In the meantime, Virginians are urged to remain vigilant in COVID-19 prevention. Continue to protect yourself and others. Wear a mask, wash your hands often and well, stay at least six feet away from others, avoid gatherings with anyone who is not a member of your household and get a flu shot.


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