CHECKING ON VACCINE AVAILABILITY
Most local appointments are booked, but some providers advise checking back for updates. Information on providers throughout the state is available at dph.georgia.gov.
• White County Health Department and the District 2 Public Health Office
Updates are being posted at phdistrict2.org and www.facebook.com/district2publichealth. The White County Health Department’s number is 706-865-2191 and the district’s number is 770-531-5692.
• MedLink Georgia – White County
Call 706-521-3113. (www.medlinkga.org)
• Cleveland Drug Company
Call 706-219-2626.
• Ingles Pharmacy
Availability is posted at www.ingles-markets.com/pharmacy/pg1/pharmacy-sub/vaccinations
• Northeast Georgia Health System / Northeast Georgia Physicians Group
Visit www.nghs.com/covid-19/vaccine-updates or call 678-989-5005 with vaccine questions.
• Habersham Medical Center
Updates will be posted to its Facebook page and www.habershammedical.com
COVID-19 VACCINE ROLLOUT
Who can get it now?
Under Georgia’s Phase 1A+ rollout: Medical personnel, such as those at hospitals, health clinics, EMS and first responders, residents and staff of long-term care facilities (such as nursing homes), adults ages 65 and older, law enforcement officers and firefighters.
ADVICE ON SLOWING THE SPREAD
• Mask Up
Wear a mask over your mouth and nose to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19.
• Social Distance
Stay at least 6 feet (about two arm lengths) from others who don’t live with you.
• Avoid Crowds
The more people you are in contact with, the more likely you are to be exposed to COVID-19. Avoid unnecessary travel.
• Wash Hands Often
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Clean and Disinfect
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
• Monitor Your Health Daily
Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19. Take your temperature if symptoms develop.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Georgia Department of Public Health – dph.georgia.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – cdc.gov