Some of the first caregivers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in southern Utah show off their patches at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. Louis. George, Utah, December 16, 2020. The delivery of the vaccine is a cornerstone for a year full of anxiety over a disease that has hit southern Utahns as well as world citizens. | Photo courtesy of Intermountain Healthcare, St. George News
ST. GEORGE – George Regional Hospital is hosting a vaccination clinic on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., and Wednesday from 12 to 6 p.m., according to a press release issued by the hospital on Monday.
In the clinic, COVID-19 vaccines are offered free of charge to those who are planning appointments and who are eligible as listed here:
- Intermountain caregivers, volunteers and affiliates
- Local first responders
- School District Teachers and Substitute Teachers
- Those 70 years and older
Terri Draper, spokeswoman for the St. George Regional Hospital, said there are more doses than they expected.
“We want to make use of every dose we have. We did not waste a single dose, “she said. “Being able to add the doses for 70 and older feels really good.”
Eligible entrants must enter here to schedule an appointment. Second doses will be automatically reserved for each individual receiving a first dose, and more information will be provided on the scheduling site.
If appointment times are filled, names can be added to a waiting list by sending an email to participate with the name and phone number here. Only request the addition to the waiting list if you can enter within 30 minutes of being notified that a vaccination time is available.
Vaccination takes place in the BLU-MED tents east of the hospital’s emergency department. Those who make appointments for vaccination should visit the eastern parking lot of the Intermountain Cancer Center in St. Louis. George (building 7) parked and walked west across the bridge to the BLU-MED tent (see accompanying map).
Those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or any other illness awaiting the outcome of a COVID-19 test or under a mandate for the COVID-19 quarantine period may not be vaccinated.
The state of Utah also recommends that people who tested positive for COVID-19 wait 90 days after the positive test to be vaccinated. Access product and safety information from the CDC on Pfizer / BioNTech and Modern vaccines to learn more.
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