Changed location for Second COVID shot

Forward Boone COVID19 Information <vaccine@boonehealth.com>

To:''

Wed, Mar 3 at 6:06 PM

Currently, we are in the process of vaccinating Priority Groups 1A and 1B Part 1, which includes health care workers, long-term care residents, certain sectors of the essential workforce, and Boone County residents ages 65 and older. Phase 1B Part 2 will include those with underlying health conditions ages 18-64.  The underlying health conditions that qualify for this phase of vaccination include:

• Cancer
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Diabetes
• Heart Condition
• Immunocompromised State from a Solid Organ Transplant
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Pulmonary Disease
• Sickle Cell Disease

*This list is subject to change as guidance evolves and does not reflect an order of priority

At this time our vaccine supply is limited and we are currently only scheduling appointments for Phase 1A and Phase 1B Part 1. As our vaccine supply from the State increases, we will be able to vaccinate more people and expand into 1B Part 2.  Boone County Health Department plans to open up registration for 1B Part 2 and begin vaccinations for this group in the month of March.

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: If you attended the clinic at the 65 and older Keenage Center Clinics on February 20^th and 21^st and are scheduled for your second dose on March 13^th and 15^th, we are using a different location for these clinics. They will be held at Belvidere High School (1500 East Ave Belvidere, IL 61008).  Meijer is in the process of contacting these individuals directly with more details.  This only impacts people who attended those specific clinics on February 20^th and February 21^st.

DELAYED SECOND DOSE CLARIFICATION: Second doses are allocated to the same provider who gave the first dose.  It is important that if you have already received your first dose that you return for your second from that same provider who gave you your initial vaccine.  If there has been a delay in your second dose appointment, and we appreciate your patience.  Your first dose provider will be in touch to schedule your second dose.  There are minimal intervals for second doses, depending on the vaccine manufacturer, but not a maximum interval so a postponed appointment will not affect the vaccine’s effectiveness.

Residents who qualify for Phase 1B Part 2 with the above underlying health conditions are encouraged to sign up for COVID-19 immunization information updates and our priority group waiting list by filling out the form located at: https://boonecounty.regroup.com/signup. The contact information you provide will be used to provide links to COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Registration Sites when they become available for each Priority Group.

We are also providing you with additional nearby vaccine options for Boone County residents (see Attachments 1 & 2). If you have an underlying medical condition as specified in the state Vaccination Rollout Plan you may be able to get an appointment sooner at one of these locations.  We encourage you to contact one of these partner locations to sign up and get a vaccination sooner if you prefer.