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JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department started distributing the COVID-19 vaccine Monday, Dec. 21. The health department received a shipment of 500 doses of the Moderna vaccine early Monday morning.
Individuals included in Phase 1a1 will receive this allotment of the vaccine. That includes health department staff, first responders, long term care facility residents and staff, home health staff, and others identified in Phase 1a1.
The health department will distribute the vaccine over the next few days. Individuals who get the shot during this round of vaccinations will get a second dose of the vaccine in 28 days.
The COVID-19 vaccine is not currently available for the public. We will make an announcement when we move to the next phase and more vaccine becomes available.
Find more information about COVID-19 from the Tennessee Department of Health at https://covid19.tn.gov/