LEVY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 VACCINATION  FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS 

 January  11, 2021  

I was unable to get through to make an appointment.  Does this mean I will not receive a vaccine?

Just not for the initial allotment of vaccines. Vaccine supply is EXTREMELY limited and it takes very little time for appointments to fill up. It will take some time for enough vaccines to make their way to Levy County.     

How do I know if I will receive a vaccine appointment?

If you call, or receive a call from the Department of Health in Levy County, a representative with the Florida Department of Health will give you a specific date and time for you to get your vaccine.

How do I know when there will be available COVID-19 vaccine appointments?

The vaccine registration opening will be posted on our website at www.LevyDisaster.com, on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lcdem, all local news outlets, and you can also text LEVYVACCINE to 888777 to get regular updates on scheduling.

How do I make an appointment when they become available?

 As soon as appointments open up, you can call 352-486-5300 to make an appointment. Lines will be busy, and you will likely have to try calling several times. There are thousands of people not only in Levy County, but surrounding counties trying to get vaccinated. You must be patient. Vaccine supply is very limited and Levy County has NO CONTROL on the amount of vaccines that we receive from the State.  

Who can receive a COVID-19 vaccine?

Per the Governor’s executive, order only frontline healthcare workers, residents of Assisted Living Facilities or Nursing Homes, and those over the age of 65, regardless of medical conditions or exact age, are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.  Vaccines are distributed on a first come first serve basis.  As we move into subsequent phases of distribution this list will expand.

I am under the age of 65 when can I expect to receive my vaccine?

Due to the widespread demand for the COVID-19 vaccine there is very limited supply and no estimate for when this current phase of vaccine distribution will end, and the next phases will begin.

When will I schedule my additional dose?

Information on your second dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be provided the day you receive your first shot.

Can I choose the manufacturer of the COVID-19 vaccine I receive?

No, you are unable to choose the manufacturer for the vaccine you receive. Currently, the Moderna vaccine is the brand that is being sent to counties. Your second dose will be the same manufacturer as your first. 

Do I need a prescription or doctor’s note to receive a COVID-19 vaccine?

No, you do not need a prescription or doctor’s note to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.  It is recommended that you discuss with your healthcare provider any underlying medical conditions, medications, and/or potential allergies prior to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I recently got a flu or other vaccine?

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