Early risers were able to secure the first 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine available for run-in on Friday at Cashman Center, which others began to turn away even before the official opening time at 08:00.
“People were queuing here before 5 o’clock,” a Federal Emergency Management Agency staffer said at about 7:30 p.m. “Tomorrow it will probably be the same.”
The clinic will issue another 500 doses to walk into on Saturday.
About 300 doses for walk-ins were also offered Friday at Desert Pines High School, 3800 E. Harris St.. At noon, the health district in southern Nevada sent an e-mail in a news release stating that there were no remaining first doses available at the Desert Pines or the Cashman website for those without appointments.
The long hours at Cashman took place two days after Governor Steve Sisolak’s announcement Wednesday of vaccination for the 65- to 69-year-old, which highlighted a state effort with partner pharmacies.
Walk-ins for second-dose Pfizer vaccine are available until Saturday at Cashman for those taking their first dose at a health district or community clinic – Western High School, Cashman Center or Mack Middle School – or events hosted by the cities of Las Vegas, North -Las Vegas, Henderson or Touro University.
First dose appointments during interruption
Due to vaccine delays due to storms that paralyze parts of the country, first-dose appointments are not available for next week in the health district or its partner clinics. The district will only administer second doses.
The first dose of appointments resumes March 1 in the health district and partner clinics.
People aged 65 and over or in an occupational group currently eligible to receive the vaccine can make an appointment on the Health District website: https://covid.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/vaccine/distribution/.
Those who received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine and had to reschedule their appointments due to shipping delays will still receive their second doses within the six-week period recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the district. .
Other sites also lower their age requirements after the governor’s announcement.
The University’s medical center announced on Thursday that the COVID-19 vaccination center at Encore has reduced the hospital’s age requirement for vaccinations to 65 years. The site will also continue to provide vaccinations to first responders and health professionals.
Community members 65 and older can schedule their vaccination appointments by visiting www.umcsn.com/COVIDvaccine or calling 702-789-5160. Appointments are required.
Appointments at retail pharmacies
Smith’s, Walgreens and Walmart / Sam’s Club will begin planning COVID-19 vaccinations for Nevadans in the 65- to 69-year-olds in Clark County next week, according to the plan outlined by Sisolak.
“All of the pharmacies currently offering vaccines in Clark County will move to this age group next week and appointments will begin as the award is confirmed and received,” said Shannon Litz, a spokeswoman for the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. said in an email.
The Non-profit Immunize Nevada website contains the following links to schedule online appointments:
– Smith’s: https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/rx/guest/get-vaccinated.
– Walgreens: www.walgreens.com/schedulevaccine.
– Walmart / Sam’s Club: https://www.walmart.com/cp/1228302.
For more information on the Clark County Immunization Plan, visit https://www.immunizenevada.org/county-specific-covid-19-vaccine-plan.
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