How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in Blaine County

  • How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in Blaine County
    How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in Blaine County

AS COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Oklahoma, Blaine County has started distributing the vaccine to those who qualify.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is holding vaccine distribution events throughout the state.

The Blaine County Health Department has vaccines available on Wednesdays by appointment.

Appointments can be made by calling the health department at 580-623-7974, or by visiting the Blaine County Health Department Facebook page.

To receive this second phase of vaccines, you must meet one of three criteria:

• Be a first responder.

• Be a healthcare worker.

• Be over the age of 65.

A form of identification will be required upon arrival to show that you meet one of these three requirements.

The third phase of vaccine distribution will include teachers, staff, and residents in other educational settings, according to the state. All Oklahoma residents will be eligible in the fourth phase.

Sign-options are underway for vaccine appointments on Jan. 13.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health asks that you not sign up or attend the events if you do not meet these qualifications.

The Blaine County Health Department has said the Oklahoma State Department of Health has begun installing Points of Dispensing Sites or “PODS” across the state.

These “PODS” are used to increase the safety of those receiving the vaccine.

For more information about the vaccine, you can visit the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s “Vaccine Information” webpage or by calling 211.

According to the CDC, Oklahoma has more than a total of 300,000 cases and more than 20,000 cases in the past seven days.

As it stands, Blaine County has had a total of 689 cases, four deaths, and 619 have recovered through Tuesday, according to data provided by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

COVID-19 tests can still be made by appointment. Availability is dependent on staff and resources.

The Blaine County Health Department is open from 8 am to 5 pm and can be called for any question.