Registrations are now available for Hoosiers age 65 and over to receive the COVID vaccination. That’s according to an announcement issued Monday morning by the Fishers Health Department. The age requirement had been 70 and over.
The following priority groups are now eligible to schedule an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine according to the Indiana Dept. of Health:
- Individuals 65 years of age and older
- Healthcare workers
- First responders
To get an appointment to receive the vaccine, call 211 or register at this link.
For more information or assistance, visit fishers.in.us/vaccine or call the Fishers COVID Hotline at 317-595-3211.
According to the Fishers Health Department, you will not have the maximum protection from the virus until at least 1 week after your 2nd dose, and health experts do not yet know when you might be protected from possibly infecting others. It will still be important for you to avoid crowds, wear a mask, social distance and wash your hands regularly.
There are two vaccines currently available, one from Pfizer and the other produced by Moderna. The Fishers Health Department administers the Moderna vaccine at the vaccination site located on 116th Street, just east of Brooks School Road at a former March grocery building.