Logan Boss with the Northwest Health District of the Georgia Department of Public Health told WZQZ News on Wednesday afternoon that the Chattooga County Health Department has COVID shots available for ELIGIBLE residents.  You do need to make an appointment for COVID shots by calling the health department at 706-857-3471.  The COVID shots will be available while supplies last.

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Governor Brian Kemp today announced the state will expand its vaccine eligibility March 15, 2021, to include adults aged 55 and older, individuals with disabilities and certain medical conditions. his expansion now includes disabilities caused by an injury (e.g., traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury), a disability due to a longstanding condition such as ALS or multiple sclerosis.

Other medical conditions referenced include Asthma (moderate to severe), Immunocompromised, Cancer, Liver disease, Cerebrovascular disease, Neurologic conditions, Chronic kidney disease, Overweight and obesity, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pregnancy, Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary fibrosis, Diabetes, Sickle Cell Disease, Hypertension or high blood pressure, Thalassemia (blood disorder), and Heart conditions

To find a vaccine location near you or to schedule an appointment, log on to https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine. For individuals aged 16 and 17 who are in an eligible population for vaccination, Pfizer is the only vaccine currently approved for these ages. Please schedule an appointment at CVS or Walgreens or at one of the GEMA mass vaccination sites to ensure Pfizer vaccine is available to you.