COVID-19 vaccine available to everyone 16-years-old and older
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CHENANGO COUNTY – With the COVID-19 vaccine age restrictions being lowered to 16-years-old and up, a significant portion of the Chenango County population is eligible to receive a vaccine.
According to Chenango County Director of Environmental Health Isaiah Sutton, Chenango County hopes to reach at least 80 percent vaccination, and there are numerous places individuals can sign up for the vaccine.
“Now that the age restrictions have been reduced, anyone who wants a vaccine can get one, and we really encourage people to do so,” said Sutton. “Anyone who has questions or concerns about the vaccine can visit the CDC website, go to our website, or reach out to our office for more information.”
“A lot of folks have been vaccinated, but we haven’t received herd immunity status yet.”
Sutton said individuals who are interested in receiving a vaccine can schedule an appointment with Bartles Pharmacy, through the Chenango County Health Department, through their primary care providers, through the state managed https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ website, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, and several other pharmacies in the area are also options.
A Bartle’s Pharmacy representative said those who are interested in scheduling an appointment through Bartle’s may visit its Facebook page facebook.com/bartlespharmacy1, with regular signup dates on posts, and they can also email name, date of birth, along with their phone number to bartlespharmacy63@gmail.com if they don’t have a Facebook account.
For people who don’t have access to the internet, they can call but expect a longer response time.
The Chenango County Department of Health also has sign-ups listed on their portion of the county’s website https://www.co.chenango.ny.us/public-health/ and people can also call the department of health for more information.
Sutton said for anyone ages 16 or 17, the only vaccine approved for that age range is Pfizer, and the best way to receive it is through the New York State sign up for the clinic in Oneonta.
He said once a person receives their vaccine, they’ll get a vaccination card. He added that individuals should hold on to those cards for future events, as it's possible the cards could be used in place of proof of tests.
According to New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, while the vaccine is available to the majority of New York State residents, it’s still a race against the climbing infection rate throughout the state.
"The vaccine is the weapon that will win the war, but only if we all take it, and starting April 6, all New Yorkers age 16 and older will be able to get vaccinated," Cuomo said. "Since the start of this critical phase of our fight against COVID, we have made it our top priority to bring the vaccine to the communities that were hit the hardest by the virus, and with the 'Roll Up Your Sleeve' campaign, we are helping ensure that no community gets left behind in the vaccine distribution process.”
“As universal eligibility goes into effect, we will continue to work with local leaders to make sure all New Yorkers have access to our vaccination sites...The truth is millions of our neighbors still need to get their shot, and we are still in a footrace against the infection rate, so it is imperative that we do not let down our guard and we continue exercising safety protocols.”
Cuomo said New York's vast distribution network and large population of eligible individuals still far exceed the supply coming from the federal government.
He said due to limited supply, New Yorkers are encouraged to remain patient and are advised not to show up at vaccination sites without an appointment.
According to Chenango County Director of Environmental Health Isaiah Sutton, Chenango County hopes to reach at least 80 percent vaccination, and there are numerous places individuals can sign up for the vaccine.
“Now that the age restrictions have been reduced, anyone who wants a vaccine can get one, and we really encourage people to do so,” said Sutton. “Anyone who has questions or concerns about the vaccine can visit the CDC website, go to our website, or reach out to our office for more information.”
“A lot of folks have been vaccinated, but we haven’t received herd immunity status yet.”
Sutton said individuals who are interested in receiving a vaccine can schedule an appointment with Bartles Pharmacy, through the Chenango County Health Department, through their primary care providers, through the state managed https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ website, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, and several other pharmacies in the area are also options.
A Bartle’s Pharmacy representative said those who are interested in scheduling an appointment through Bartle’s may visit its Facebook page facebook.com/bartlespharmacy1, with regular signup dates on posts, and they can also email name, date of birth, along with their phone number to bartlespharmacy63@gmail.com if they don’t have a Facebook account.
For people who don’t have access to the internet, they can call but expect a longer response time.
The Chenango County Department of Health also has sign-ups listed on their portion of the county’s website https://www.co.chenango.ny.us/public-health/ and people can also call the department of health for more information.
Sutton said for anyone ages 16 or 17, the only vaccine approved for that age range is Pfizer, and the best way to receive it is through the New York State sign up for the clinic in Oneonta.
He said once a person receives their vaccine, they’ll get a vaccination card. He added that individuals should hold on to those cards for future events, as it's possible the cards could be used in place of proof of tests.
According to New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, while the vaccine is available to the majority of New York State residents, it’s still a race against the climbing infection rate throughout the state.
"The vaccine is the weapon that will win the war, but only if we all take it, and starting April 6, all New Yorkers age 16 and older will be able to get vaccinated," Cuomo said. "Since the start of this critical phase of our fight against COVID, we have made it our top priority to bring the vaccine to the communities that were hit the hardest by the virus, and with the 'Roll Up Your Sleeve' campaign, we are helping ensure that no community gets left behind in the vaccine distribution process.”
“As universal eligibility goes into effect, we will continue to work with local leaders to make sure all New Yorkers have access to our vaccination sites...The truth is millions of our neighbors still need to get their shot, and we are still in a footrace against the infection rate, so it is imperative that we do not let down our guard and we continue exercising safety protocols.”
Cuomo said New York's vast distribution network and large population of eligible individuals still far exceed the supply coming from the federal government.
He said due to limited supply, New Yorkers are encouraged to remain patient and are advised not to show up at vaccination sites without an appointment.
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