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Elmore County COVID-19 Vaccination Update and Websites to Schedule Appointments

FROM THE ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSION

Currently, the Elmore Community Hospital in Elmore County has appointments available for vaccinations. To schedule an appointment at the Elmore Community Hospital, please follow the link https://ivycreekhealth.com/hospital/elmore-community-hospital/covid-19-vaccine/

In addition to the vaccine available through the Elmore Community Hospital, here is some information from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) website regarding vaccine availability and their website to find vaccination opportunities. https://alcovidvaccine.gov/

As of April 5, 2021, all individuals age 16 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Alabama.

The Pfizer vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently approved for age 16 and older. Currently, county health departments are giving the Moderna vaccine. Other providers, such as hospitals and some pharmacies, are giving the Pfizer vaccine. If you are 16 or 17 years of age, please check vaccinefinder.org or contact the provider to see which vaccine is offered before scheduling your appointment.