San Bernardino County has intensified its efforts to vaccinate the area’s residents aged 65 and older, and to make it easier for them to schedule vaccination appointments by opening a vaccination center at Copper Mountain College in Joshua Tree. However, demand for appointments is high. Residents are urged to sign up to be notified when new appointments become available. In addition, the county is adding hours and staff to its vaccination hotline to help seniors schedule vaccination appointments. Managing editor Tami Roleff has more information about how to make your vaccination appointment go smoothly…
The county wants to work with residents to make sure your vaccination appointments is problem-free and as quick and easy as possible. Whether you are going to a public health site, a vaccination event, or using a mobile vaccine unit, here are a few tips:
- Vaccines can only be given with an appointment.
- Try not to arrive more than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.
- Be ready to show proof of age.
- It is important that you wait for 15 minutes after receiving a vaccine so you can be observed for any reactions, and for treatment to be provided if needed.
- Plan to spend at least an hour total at your appointment.
During your appointment, you can expect to get a vaccination card and to schedule your second-dose appointment before you leave.
Senior residents can go to https://sbcovid19.com/vaccine/65plus/#load to sign up to receive alerts announcing appointment availability. The County is also taking additional steps to assist seniors trying to schedule vaccination appointments. For example, it has extended hours for its vaccination hotline (909-387-3911) and is adding staff to handle calls.
