Health district offers choice of COVID vaccines
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From staff reports
ALBANY — Southwest Public Health District 8-2 has announced that individuals can now have their choice of vaccines available through county health departments in the 14-county district.
In keeping with the April 24 decision by the CDC and FDA, Southwest Public Health lifted the temporary pause it placed on administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Currently, health departments across the district are administering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, and individuals can choose whichever they prefer. Moderna requires two shots, about a month apart, and Johnson & Johnson is a one-dose vaccine.
“Initially, the Moderna supply was much more plentiful, and we tried to reserve the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines for off-site vaccinations at schools and large businesses, and for the homebound,” Dr. Charles Ruis, the district’s health director, said.
“We’re pleased to say that our inventory now allows us to give individuals a choice between the two.”
To make an online appointment for a COVID vaccine, visit dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine. Appointments also can be made by calling local health departments or the appointment call center at (229) 352-6567.
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