OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The four vaccination clinics across Douglas County are replenishing rapidly this month.
As of Saturday, most openings are available to Douglas County residents 75 and older Feb. 20 and 27 at the Rasmussen Center in Creighton near 17th and Mike Fahey streets. The Douglas County Department of Health is encouraging people to sign up for the clinics this month.
“Most vaccine sites are fully booked, but there are more openings near the end of February,” the department said in a news release on Friday.
Residents still need to schedule an appointment through the health department.
Seniors like Mike Collins received their first dose on Saturday. He says it was easy to register online with the help of a family.
“It’s fast, it’s over and I feel better about it,” Collins said.
Only a few appointments have so far been discussed later in the Rassmussen center. Expect students to assist you with the vaccination and vaccination process.
“The fact that [students] to even see and participate in a process of how to do a massive vaccination clinic is unheard of, ”said dr. Mike Miller, director of emergency medical services and education, said.
The third and final step of the clinic in the Rasmussen Center has been restored, which is typical of vaccination sites. Elderly people sit down after receiving their dose, and students take about 15 minutes to make sure they have no side effects or allergic reactions to the vaccine.
Elderly people like Mike Collins only have one dose left until they are fully vaccinated. People are scheduled for their second dose before leaving the facility and returning home.
Creighton offers parking and a shuttle service to the Rasmussen Center. Click here for more information.
The Douglas County Department of Health requires residents to sign up for appointments. None of the clinics accept boarding.
“Camping” for any unused doses is not allowed. Excessive doses go to critical infrastructure workers.
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