COVID-19 Vaccination for Phase 1b eligible vaccine recipients information

Vaccination for Phase 1b eligible vaccine recipients will begin on January 26th through various locations. Phase 1b includes:
               o Persons who are 65 years of age or older
               o Persons who are under 65 years old with defined medical conditions that put   

                   them at significantly higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness and death
               o Residents and staff of residential facilities for persons with intellectual and

                   developmental disabilities

               o Corrections officers and staff working in correctional facilities
               o First responders and health workers not already vaccinated

• Registration for NH residents in Phase 1b will begin on January 22nd at 8:00am. The registration and scheduling process for vaccination will vary depending on the person’s prioritization criteria and location of vaccination clinic:
                 o Persons 65 years of age and older should register to be vaccinated at a fixed

                     site by visiting https://vaccines.nh.gov. Persons without internet access

                     should call 2-1-1 to get assistance with registration.
                  o Persons under 65 years of age who are prioritized due to medical

                     conditions need to register through their healthcare provider to confirm

                     eligibility and facilitate vaccination through one of the processes outlined

                     below. There is no requirement to retain any verification forms, but a person’s

                     associated medical conditions should be documented in their health record.

                 o Other Phase 1b individuals should also register to be vaccinated at a fixed

                     site by visiting https://vaccines.nh.gov (or call 2-1-1 if no internet access),

                     through their organization (e.g. hospital employee), or through a vaccination

                     clinic organized by a Regional Public Health Network (RPHN).

 

Attached is the COVID-19 Vaccine Verification Form for those who need to be prioritized due to medical conditions.

 

Becky Mason

Tamworth Health Officer